Joey Essex is reportedly planning to leave the UK for Dubai following a terrifying break-in at his home.
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey, 32, is said to have been left in an 'emotional wreck' following the burglary at his lavish Essex mansion last year.
At the beginning of 2022, it was reported Joey was left "shaken" after his home was ransacked while he was out with friends.
Now, the scary ordeal is said to have sparked the Dancing on Ice star's decision to move to the United Arab Emirates, where he would feel "safe".
Joey is said to have already begun house-hunting and plans to split his time between the UK and Dubai for now.
"Joey has started house-hunting in Dubai. He is planning to buy a base out there so he can jet off whenever he likes.
"Joey will be splitting his time between his home in Essex and his new place in Dubai.
"He loves the lifestyle out there and feels completely safe," a source told The Sun.
It comes following reported Joey was left "shaken" following the break-in at his £3 million pad in Essex.
The former TOWIE star's home was raided while he was out with friends, and it was only when the reality TV star returned home that he was faced with the horrific ordeal.
As soon as he arrived to his luxurious pad, Joey realised that one of the window's was cracked open.
Joey is then understood to have immediately called the police.
Essex Police later confirmed they were investigating a break-in at a four-bed property in Chigwell, Essex.
Joey has flaunted his mansion on a number of occasions on social media and TV.
The former TOWIE star gave MTV Cribs viewers a tour in an episode which first aired in 2019, while he also appeared via video link on This Morning where he filmed inside his property.
Most recently, Joey appeared on Dancing on Ice where he skated alongside Vanessa Bauer.
The chemistry between the pair was obvious to viewers, with many speculating the pair were romantically involved.
The close bond they share was also evident from their respective social media pages and even hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have quizzed them about their 'romance'.
Earlier this week, Vanessa finally confirmed her romance with Joey and said she was "happier than ever".
Speaking of her romance with Joey - which has long been rumoured since the pair appeared on Dancing On Ice together, Vanessa said: "Me and Joey, we're doing very good - we are doing really good at the moment."
Asked if she was romantically happy, Vanessa told: "I'm very happy."
Vanessa, who bagged the runner-up spot with Joey on the ITV skating show - went onto praise him for his hardwork and dedication throughout the series.
"Joey is a very serious guy behind closed doors, he worked so hard - it's been an incredible series," she told The Sun.
