Frankie Essex

Reality TV Star Frankie Essex is best known for appearing on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. She entered the show as a background character, following her brother Joey Essex, who became a recurring character in the second season. When Joey was promoted to a starring role in the third season, Frankie was promoted to a recurring character and later became a main character. She is British, with blonde hair and green eyes, standing 5'7" with a slim build. Beyond television, she owns the hair product company Frankie Essex Hair. She has been open about her struggles with yo-yo dieting. Her family ties run deep in the show; her brother Joey and her cousin Chloe are also prominent members. She dated John Lyons starting in 2012, but the relationship ended in early 2015. Her cousin Chloe Sims has been a leading star on the show since its original season in 2011.