I'm sure like most people he's had his difficulties however he's one of those "famous for nothing" people who is not that bright and pretends to be even thicker than he actually is.
Joey Essex exemplifies the dumbed down, fickle, vacuous persona that fill the column inches these days. There must be a demand for it otherwise they wouldn't write it! If I couldn't tell the time on an analogue clock face I'd keep it quiet and learn - not make a big deal out of not knowing, and wearing a £100K Rolex. He seems to think the stupid act makes him endearing. A few years the Queen Mother had the Wombles at birthday party for the same reason. I didn't buy it. She was just an overprivileged old bag who spent many years in a gin-induced state of semi catatonia, running up a £300k overdraft at the Taxpayers' expense. She was nothing more than an old chav with a royal title.
Katie Price is another one that miraculously has stood the test of time. What for? Having some silicone tits?! I really don't get it!