Love Island 2023 was one for the history books. But to be fair, we say that about absolutely every series of Love Island, don't we? Except the winter ones. No. We're all about that All Stars glow up. To be fair though, Love Island 2023 was definitely a stand-out series and at least part of that was due to one of the summer series' most entertaining Islanders, Tyrique Hyde, whose rollercoaster relationship with Ella Thomas had us gripped for weeks.
GRIPPED.
Ty was the villa's 'bad boy' and made it all the way to final with then girlfriend Ella and shocked every single person in the whole wide world when he stayed loyal during Casa Amor week.
Sadly, their relationship wasn't meant to be IRL and the pair called it quits in February of 2024, which OF COURSE means in December 2024 we're all manifesting an All Stars reunion for this pair a la Molly Smith and Callum Jones from this year's All Stars.
To be fair, their names are both doing the rounds in the All Star gossip forums. In fact, last time we checked Tyrique was reported to be 'in talks' with Love Island bosses, according to The Sun.
Who is Tyrique Hyde?
Tyrique is one of the OG Islanders who entered the Love Island 2023 villa in June.
How old is Tyrique Hyde?
Tyrique was born on 8 April 1999, making him 25 years old.
Where is Tyrique Hyde from?
Essex, babes.
What does Tyrique Hyde do?
He is a semi-professional footballer and plays for Lewes FC.
Who is Tyrique Hyde's dad?
Tyrique's dad is a pretty famous footballer called Micah Hyde. Micah was a professional footballer who played for Watford in the Premier League in the 1990s.
Is Tyrique Hyde friends with Toby Aromolaran?
Before going into the villa, Tyrique confessed he was pals with Love Island 2021 finalist Toby Aromolaran.
When asked what his claim to fame was, he replied, "Toby Aromolaran is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school."
Are Tyrique Hyde and Ella Thomas still together?
Love Island 2023 finalists Ella and Tyrique finished the series in third place (a travesty) and continued their relationship IRL for a good few months until they split in February 2024.
What is Tyrique Hyde's disability?
Tyrique was born deaf in his right ear. He has a lightning bolt tattooed behind his left ear, which he says symbolises "strength and power in [his] good ear".
Does Tyrique Hyde have Instagram?
He sure does, you can follow him at @tyriquehyde.