Joey Essex is courting an American TV presenter who caught his attention after a touching interview

JOEY Essex couldn’t resist making friends with the American TV presenter after a very flirty interview with her.

Towie The 34-year-old star looked like the cat who got the cream of the crop as he posed with stunning Jasmine Simpkins, leaving tongues wagging.

Joey Essex posed with interviewer Jasmine Simpkins1 credit

Joey and Jasmine giggled throughout the interview.

Joey and Jasmine hit it off during a chat on KTLA in Los Angeles, where she told viewers that he is “known for his charm.”

In fact, the four leading ladies seemed to love Joey and were in awe of his accent, asking him to keep talking.

Joey responded, “My name is Joey Essex, what are you saying?” He then complimented them all, saying how beautiful they looked.

He could be seen wearing a black cardigan and white T-shirt, but the panelists said he should probably just take the cardigan off, resulting in Joey sitting there half dressed, half removed for the rest of the interview.

Jasmine stroked Joey’s cardigan and he cheekily replied, “You like this one, huh?”

In an apparent attempt to impress her, he boasted that he was the “ideal husband,” saying, “I clean my own house, my own clothes, my own dishes.”

Joey also said he’s still looking for love despite his recent split from blonde beauty Jessie, who he met Love Island over summer.

Fans were quick to comment on Joey and Jasmine’s flirty antics.

One person commented: “The news reporter was actively flirting with Mr. Essex.”

Another said: “She was definitely looking. Come on @joeyessex you felt them all touching the boy.”

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And a third added: “She was definitely feeling Essex. Carry on, boy.

Joey currently lives in Los Angeles with his cousin. Chloe Sims after his breakup.

Joey and Jesse had fought rumors of a split Since leaving the villa, their busy schedules have prevented them from spending time together.

And during his time on the show, the star made it clear that he plans to travel to America as soon as it ends.

Joey released a statement about their split and was the first to tell us: “It’s unfortunate that we have decided to end our relationship, but I hope we can continue to be friends.

“I sincerely wish Jessie the best in everything she does at future“