Joey Essex 'splits from Brenda Santos'

Joey Essex has reportedly split from Brenda Santos.

The former \'TOWIE\' star - who went public with the Brazilian model back in May - has deleted all photos of her from social media, and it\'s said they both needed space after "spending so much time together" during lockdown.

A source told The Sun newspaper\'s Bizarre column: "Joey was smitten with Brenda and it was a classic whirlwind romance between them.

"He even whisked her off on a romantic break to Ibiza. They made a lovely couple and she was the main attraction at his 30th birthday party in July, where she met all of his friends and family.

"But spending so much time together took its toll and they both admitted they needed space. Brenda has left Joey\'s mansion in Essex and gone back to her place in London."

It\'s said the former flames were "both really adult" about the breakup, and the 30-year-old reality star doesn\'t harbour any "bad feelings" towards Brenda.

The insider added: "They were both really adult about everything and agreed that it was better to say goodbye.

"As far as Joey is concerned, there are no bad feelings, but sadly it just didn\'t work out."

Earlier this year, Joey - who was previously engaged to Sam Faiers - revealed he was looking to find love with someone who is working within the entertainment industry.

He explained: "I normally date girls because I\'m bored, but I want to settle down now and I do wonder how I\'ll find the one.

"I\'m single at the moment and I need to date someone in the industry because they\'ll know the situation that if we go out, there might be people watching.

"I\'ve dated girls before who are not in the limelight and it feels awkward."