Joey Essex reveals he hopes to one day have FIVE

Joey Essex reveals he hopes to one day have FIVE children – after blowing a kiss to Maura Higgins

‘Hopefully in 10 years I’ll be on a yacht with my wife’: Joey Essex reveals he hopes to one day have FIVE children – after blowing a hot kiss to Maura Higgins

Joey Essex has revealed he plans to one day have five children – days after he was spotted locking lips with Maura Higgins.

The former TOWIE star, 32, was brooding as he discussed his future and said he hopes to get married and have a big family.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I feel like ten years from now I’m hopefully on a huge boat, a yacht in Spain and living on it with a wife and maybe four or five kids!”

Future: Joey Essex has revealed he plans to one day have five children - days after he was spotted locking lips with Maura Higgins

Future: Joey Essex has revealed he plans to one day have five children – days after he was spotted locking lips with Maura Higgins

Joey recently became an uncle for the first time when his sister Frankie gave birth to twins, which Joey says was an “eye opener.”

He added: “The twins are beautiful, it’s crazy to have these babies in my life because it’s like I’m going to have kids someday and for me it was a real eye opener.”

It comes after reports that Maura is planning her first date with Joey after finding spark at the Pride of Britain Awards.

The 31-year-old Love Islander is said to be “excited” at the prospect of seeing Joey again, and it’s been claimed they’ve been texting planning something since the kiss.

Steamy: It comes after reports that Maura is planning her first date with Joey after finding spark at the Pride of Britain Awards

Steamy: It comes after reports that Maura is planning her first date with Joey after finding spark at the Pride of Britain Awards

A source told The Sun: “They met at the celebrity party before but things first got flirty on Monday.

“They both like to take each other’s pants off – this could be the start of something very special.

“Maura is very keen on dating Joey and they’ve been texting non-stop ever since.”

The two became closer when they met at the Red Bar in London’s Grosvenor House, where the ceremony took place.

Joey said:

Joey said, “I feel like ten years from now I’m hopefully on a huge boat, a yacht in Spain and living on it with a wife and maybe four or five kids!”

An excited Maura could be seen smiling with her eyes closed as she leaned her head close to Joey’s while Joey also edged closer to the beauty.

The pair were also seen sharing an intimate hug, with the Irish stunner resting her head on Joey’s shoulder.

Maura and Joey looked very relaxed in each other’s company as they chatted in the lobby area.

And it seemed the two couldn’t keep their distance as they shared a cab before heading out with other friends.

Cozy: The pair became closer when they met at the Red Bar in London's Grosvenor House, where the ceremony was taking place

Cozy: The pair became closer when they met at the Red Bar in London’s Grosvenor House, where the ceremony was taking place