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Mark Wright stunned ‘mad’ throwback photo of Joey Essex’s dad isn’t him as he calls father-son duo ‘twins’
MARK Wright was left stunned after spotting a “mad” throwback photo of Joey Essex’s dad and called them “twins”.
The Heart Radio star, 34, was baffled at Joey and his dad’s striking resemblance in a Father’s Day post.
Mark Wright was stunned after spotting Joey Essex’s striking resemblance to his dad (pictured)[/caption]
Joey, 30, shared a heartwarming message as he praised his dad for shaping him into the man he is today.
Alongside the poignant caption, Joey shared a black and white throwback snap of his dad Donny in a boxing ring.
Joey wrote: “I wouldn’t be the man I was today without you Dad. Thanks for teaching me respect, manners and to be brave.
“Happy Father’s Day to all the best dads out there and all the mums being dad 
.”
Joey’s dad Donny is an ex-boxer[/caption]
Donald “Donny” Essex, who is the father of reality stars Joey and Frankie, is an ex-boxer.
Donny was left to take care of his two children alone after their mum Tina’s tragic death.
Mark was flabbergasted by the similarities, writing: “How this isn’t you is mad. Twins.”
Another fan agreed, commenting: “Wow that first pic could be you.”
Joey opened up about his strong bond with his dad in his BBC Three documentary[/caption]
A third added: “Your dad’s twin. Happy Father’s Day Don.”
Joey recently opened up about his strong bond with his dad in his BBC Three documentary, after losing his mum as a child.
When Joey was young, his mum Tina developed an infection called candida, a crippling yeast infection that can cause stomach problems, fatigue and depression.
Tina succumbed to her symptoms and committed suicide when Joey was just ten, with his father initially telling his kids that their mum had fallen and tragically died.
Joey spoke about Donny’s resilience during his childhood[/caption]
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Speaking on Donny’s resilience during his childhood, Joey said; “My dad has been through all of it.
“After my mum passed away, my dad brought me and my sister Frankie up alone and it must have been really tough for him.
“But he’s the first person I call when I’m upset. It doesn’t matter where he is, he’ll always answer the phone.”
