There appeared to be plenty to smile about on Monday afternoon as Joey Essex made a surprise appearance with actor Geoff Bell in central London. 

The unlikely pair were in high spirits as they laughed and joked with each other while making the most of another bright day in the English capital. 

Both being fervent Millwall fans, the two celebrities might have been chatting about the Championship team’s 140th anniversary festivities, following their recent eighth-place finish in the season.

Donning flip-flops and loose linen trousers, 62-year-old Bell—known for his roles in films like Green Street and Mike Bassett: England Manager—seemed lively while spending time with former reality TV star Joey.

The British actor had more reasons for joy after learning that MobLand, a Paramount+ show featuring him alongside Pierce Brosnan and Dame Helen Mirren, has been approved for a second season.

Bell will also join forces with his MobLand co-stars in forthcoming film The Thursday Murder Club – an adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling novel of the same name.  

There appeared to be plenty to smile about on Monday afternoon as Joey Essex made a surprise appearance with actor Geoff Bell in central London

Joey (left) is set to make his boxing debut ‘very soon’ as he follows in the footsteps of his cousin Demi Sims (right)

MobLand delves into the story of two crime families engulfed in ‘a battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives,’ according to the synopsis.

Since the first season aired, the series has attracted a whopping 26 million views. 

Now, it has been confirmed that MobLand will see a second season and Paramount boss Chris McCarthy shared the news. 

‘We are elated to greenlight a second season of this global phenomenon, which has dominated both domestic and international charts and soared to #1 in the United Kingdom,’ he said.

Meanwhile Joey, 34, has put his £2.2million Essex mansion up for rent for a whopping £10,000 a month after deciding to leave the UK for a year to train as a boxer.

The reality star is believed to have signed himself up to undergo intensive training at gyms in Los Angeles and Dubai.

He is reportedly getting in shape to tackle some of the biggest names in boxing, including KSI, Jake Paul and YouTuber Deji Olatunji.

He is being supported with his boxing dreams by Misfits Boxing, whose co-founder, Mams Taylor, said he has got the commitment needed to succeed in the ring.

Mams said said: ‘Joey’s got family background in boxing so I think he’s excited to get in the ring and we’re excited to have him.

The unlikely pair were in high spirits as they laughed and joked with each other while making the most of another bright day in the English capital

‘Joey’s going to be very committed, we’ve spoken daily for the last few days and he’s really on it.’

MissFits was launched in 2022 by YouTuber KSI and boxing promoter Mams.

Mams perviously SunSport that Joey needs to take his training seriously but said he is ‘not someone who’s gonna do this half-a****’.

He added: ‘I’m very confident we’ll see Joey Essex in a Misfits ring, very soon.

‘Sooner rather than later.’

Joey has put his £2.2million Essex mansion up for rent for a whopping £10,000 a month after deciding to leave the UK for a year to train as a boxer