Joey Essex thinks Stephanie Pratt is a "good looking girl."

Joey Essex

Joey Essex

The 26-year-old reality TV star was rumoured to be dating the former 'The Hills' beauty but he has now poured water on the fire by stating they are "just friends" and have "great banter."

He told BANG Showbiz at Three's pop-up travel agency in celebration of their Feel at Home service, which allows customers to use their phone abroad at no extra cost in 24 new destinations from September: "We're just friends. She's a sort and a good looking girl. All just friends."

The handsome presenter met the 30-year-old blonde bombshell while filming the new show 'Celebs Go Dating' and is thrilled they struck up such a strong friendship on set.

He explained: "Stephanie is filming the same show as me so we have all been hanging around. It's mainly me, Charlotte Crosby and Stephanie all having jokes together."

Meanwhile, although the heartthrob threw himself headfirst into the new E4 programme, he hasn't had much luck finding love on the show so far and is still single.

He said: "I went on one date with a girl and she burped at the dinner table in my face, which was very off-putting."

Joey is the face of Three's Feel at Home service, which gives customers the freedom to use their phones in 24 new destinations from next month at no extra cost.