Bless, Love Island 2019 star Joe Garratt, they really did him dirty on Love Island: All Stars. The bombshell (well, more a sparkler, let's not beat around the bush) basically touched down in South Africa, slow-mo walked into the villa with the Gale twins on his arms, snogged Arabella Chi, washed his gorgeous blonde curls a couple of times and then was sent packing. Hardly the journey his Islander buddies Tom Clare, Molly Smith and Georgia Harrison enjoyed.
Luckily, him and his lawyer bestie worked their magic to form a contingency plan; prior to entering the Love Island: All Stars Joe actually filmed scenes for the latest episode of Celebrity Ex on the Beach (normally a big Love Island no no so close to appearing on the show), which is set to air at the end of this month.
He recently told Closer, “My best friend is actually a lawyer. I grew up with him,” Joe explained, “So yeah, we just negotiated out of the contract. Ben, thanks very much, mate.
“If you ever need a contract negotiated, go to Ben.”
So, yep, fret not, Joe stans, this gorgeous Islander will be back on our screens finding love/growing his following in no time.
In the meantime, let's get reacquainted with this cutie curly wurly.
Who is Joe Garratt?
Joe is a reality star, model and influencer. He was an Islander on season 5 of Love Island, as well as All Stars in 2024.
Where is Joe Garratt from?
Joe is from London.
How old is Joe Garratt?
Joe was born 25 August 1996 making him 27 years old and a Virgo.
What happened to Joe Garratt on Love Island 2019?
Joe was an OG on Love Island 2019. He initially coupled up with surfer Lucie Donlan before she was snapped up by Tommy Fury. Joe and Lucie soon re-coupled and enjoyed a couple weeks of bliss before Joe was dumped on day 16 after receiving the fewest votes from his fellow Islanders.
What happened to Joe Garratt on Love Island: All Stars?
In short, not a lot.
Joe entered the South African Love Island villa on day 22 alongside twins Jess and Eve. He soon coupled up with Arabella, but the pair were voted least compatible and once again Joe was chosen to be dumped from the villa by his fellow Islanders. That's some pretty harsh deja-vu.
However, he did return to the villa on day 35 along with the rest of the former All Star Islanders in a twist that had them each vote for a couple to be dumped.
Saying that, he did spill a bunch of vengeful All Stars tea with Closer online when he returned to the UK including revealing just how close the All Stars cast are and ew.
Was Joe Garratt on TOWIE?
There’s nothing we love more than when two of our favourite TV shows cross over and that’s exactly what happened in 2021 when Love Island 2018 heartthrob Joe Garratt popped up on TOWIE as a love interest for Frankie Sims.
Despite going on a string of dates, Joe and Frankie’s blossoming romance failed to materialise into anything further after he didn't get the seal of approval from her older sister Chloe Sims.
If Joe returned to TOWIE, he wouldn’t be the only Love Islander to join the reality show after making a cameo, as 2017 star Olivia Attwood joined the cast full time back in 2019 before quitting a year later.
Is Joe Garratt on Celebrity Ex on the Beach?
He sure is. He is taking part in the new series premiering on Tuesday 19 March 2024 on Paramount+ and MTV UK. This series brings together a host of larger-than-life personalities all with one thing in common – an ex with a score to settle. Watch the drama unfold as celebrities including Chloe Veitch, Finley Tapp, Paige Turley, Tamara Joy, Yazmin Oukhellou, Chloe Brockett and, of course, Joe, come face to face with their exes.
Does Joe Garratt have an Instagram account?
He does, and you can follow him at @josephgarratt.