Brenda Santos, Joey Essex, talks about their ‘intense and memorable’ relationship

Former Joey Essex boyfriend Brenda Santos has talked about their ‘intense and memorable’ relationship after their separation.

The Brazilian model genuinely spoke of her emotional romance with the TV personality, 30, who is said to have ended up in October after spending so much time together in a lock down.

Brenda said yes they enjoyed intimate moments ‘every day’ during their five-month romance.

Although the model also said they had considered having children and marrying, she admitted she was ‘too young’ to settle.

In an interview with The Sun, Brenda said of their relationship: ‘It was intense and memorable. He’s a very passionate man, like me. ‘

She said: ‘He talked to me about children and marriage a lot, but I’m too young to think about marriage. I am very active and always have to do something. He feels ready – he’s 30, he’s a good age. ‘

Looking back on their relationship, Brenda said there was an immediate spark between them when they first met, but after they shared a kiss she told him she had to go home instead of returning with him to his big house in Essex.

She said: ‘We had great chemistry. From the beginning there was a real physical connection between us. I felt the energy and let it go. ‘

Despite washing it up and sharing a passionate relationship, Brenda said their connection escaped after they made arguments at lockdown and she realized they were incompatible.

MailOnline has contacted Joey’s representatives for comments.

The former TOWIE star officially made matters with the model in May last year and the pair went on a trip to Ibiza and celebrating its 30th anniversary.

But in October a source told The Sun: ‘Joey was controlled by Brenda and it was a classic emotional romance between them.

‘But they spent so much time together and both admitted they needed a place.’

Explaining how the pair parted on good terms, the insider said: ‘They were both very mature about everything and agreed that it was better to say goodbye. ‘

Brenda has reportedly moved back to her place in London, although she is currently in Brazil to see family, while Joey has removed all traces of their time from the his Instagram account.

Brenda is signed to Linden Staub Talent Agency, having recently appeared in the French fashion magazine L’Officiel.

The model was apparently introduced to Joey’s family on his 30th birthday in July and they were even on a sunny trip to Ibiza together.

Joey previously spoke truthfully about going back in an interview with The Sun, telling the publication he was watching for the ‘one’ and gives his perspective on someone who is also in the business. ‘

The former TOWIE star said: ‘I usually go around girls because I’m bored, but I want to settle down now and I wonder how I can find the one. ‘

Joey has previously been linked with Sam Faiers, whom he praised after meeting The Only Way Is Essex in 2011. He then had a series of flies before going bad with model Lorena Medina.

However, their romance came to a halt last year when the hunt was seen leaving Rita Ora ‘s cap with friends after a wild night out. Joey and Rita have since said they are ‘just friends’ and have been for years.

But Joey said he wanted to follow another star because he admitted he is ‘awkward’ going at unknown girls.

He said: ‘I’m single right now and I need to give someone in the industry a date because they’ll know about the situation if we go out, people might watch. I’ve given a date to girls who aren’t out and it feels weird. ‘

When asked if he really is a TV star and supermodel Kendall Jenner is still his’ dream girl ‘, he jokes:’ No, I’m her dream boy. ‘