Love Island star reflects on show following split from Joey Essex

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Love Island's Jessy Potts has weighed in on her time in the villa, describing being on the show as "the best thing" despite the split from Joey Essex.

Jessy and the TOWIE star became an item during Love Island, but called it quits mere weeks after leaving the show.

Now responding to fans' questions on her Instagram Stories, Jessy addressed whether being on the programme was "worth it".

"Absolutely!" she replied. "It was the best thing I've ever done, without a doubt."

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Speaking on the breakup from Joey, Jessy added: "I had so much fun doing it, have been given incredible opportunities since leaving the villa and despite it not working on the outside, I did meet someone I liked and had the best summer ever with an amazing group of people."

The former couple confirmed they had gone their separate ways in September, each releasing their own statement.

"Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends," Joey wrote in his. "I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future."

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As for Jessy, she said: "I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn't to be. I'm so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead."

Jessy and Joey were the last couple to be dumped before the Love Island finale this year, which saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan come out on top — only to split two months after their win.

Love Island airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.

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