Joey Essex Rushed To Hospital With Monkey Bite

Joey Essexwas reportedly rushed to hospital after being bitten by a monkey during a filming trip to Africa.

The formerThe Only Way Is Essex cast member is currently visiting South Africa and Uganda as part of a new travel show he's making for ITV2 - and producers had apparently taken him to a flea market in Johannesburg to meet a tame monkey.

A source told The Sun: "Joey was so excited as he loves monkeys — but Milo immediately bit him.

"Despite having his jabs, Joey freaked out saying he was going to catch rabies. He saw a doctor and everything was fine."

Joey recently shared a Twitter picture of himself taking in a dramatic view while perched on a precarious looking cliff edge.

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