Tyrique Hyde

Tyrique Hyde
Personal information
Date of birth 1999 (age 26–27)
Place of birth Essex
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Central midfielder
Youth career
Dagenham & Redbridge
Colchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Maldon & Tiptree 3 (0)
2020 -2021 Dulwich Hamlet 14 (1)
2021-2022 Dartford 19 (3)
2021 Hemel Hempstead (loan) 7 (0)
2022 Welling United 9 (2)
2022-2023 Lewes F.C 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tyrique Hyde (born 8 April 1999)[1] is an English television personality and former men's semi-professional football player, most recently playing as a midfielder for Lewes FC in the Isthmian League.[2] In 2023, he finished third on series 10 of Love Island, as well as staring in the second season of the spin off show Love Island Games.[3]

Club Career

Youth Career

Dagenham & Redbridge

Hyde joined the Daggers youth system when he was young under his father Micah Hyde who was academy Head Coach. He made his debut in an FA Cup replay against Halifax Town FC.[4][5]

Colchester United

At the age of 19 Hyde was signed from Dagenham & Redbridge joining after a two week trial to Colchester's U23 team on a contract until 2020.[6]

Senior Career

Dulwich Hamlet

At the age of 21 he signed for Dulwich Hamlet.[7]

Lewes F.C

After stints in the Isthmian League as well as the National League South, Hyde signed for Lewes F.C. He played for the club until he was announced for Love island series 10.[8]

Television

In 2023 Hyde was announced as a contestant on Love Island, entering the villa as an original islander on Day 1.[9][10][11] On the show he spoke about his struggles with being deaf in one ear, and having coupled up with Ella Thomas from day 1 he went on to finish third on the show.[12][13] In 2025, he took part in the second series of Love Island Games, eventually finishing in second place. In 2026 it was announced he would compete on Celebrity SAS who dares wins.

Personal life

Hyde is the son of former Premier league player Micah Hyde.[14] Hyde is deaf in one ear and has a lightning tattoo beneath his earlobe to signify it.[15][16] Hyde and Ella Thomas who he met on Love island were in a relationship until they announced their breakup in 2024.[17][18] As of May 2026 he is in a relationship with fellow former Love Islander Samie Eilishi.[19]

Controversies

In November 2024 Hyde was caught behind the wheel of an uninsured Mercedes in Grays, Essex. He was subsequently fined and his license was suspended for 6 months.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "Tyrique Hyde Colchester United U21 Midfielder, Profile & Stats | Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  2. ↑ "Tyrique Hyde – Lewes Community Football Club". Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  3. ↑ Cormack, Morgan. "Love Island fans shocked at third place couple | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  4. ↑ alex (2016-10-21). "Tyrique Hyde On His Development This Season". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  5. ↑ alex (2017-02-25). "Tyrique Hyde Recognised By LFE". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  6. ↑ www.cu-fc.com https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2019/february/young-duo-sign-for-the-us/. Retrieved 2026-05-27. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ Hickey, Liam (2020-09-28). "Hyde Arrives". Dulwich Hamlet Football Club. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  8. ↑ "Footballer announced for newest Love Island series coming next week". The Argus. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  9. ↑ "East Sussex footballer set to enter the villa in new Love Island series". SussexWorld. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  10. ↑ "Meet the 'confident' ex-Essex footballer announced for Love Island 2023". Echo. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  11. ↑ Cormack, Morgan. "Who is Tyrique Hyde? Meet Love Island 2023 contestant | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  12. ↑ "New Love Island star Tyrique Hyde reveals disability as he joins line-up". Metro. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  13. ↑ Cormack, Morgan. "Love Island fans shocked at third place couple | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  14. ↑ Cormack, Morgan. "Who is Tyrique Hyde? Meet Love Island 2023 contestant | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  15. ↑ May, Bex; Onafuye, Nikki (2025-04-21). "Love Island star reveals hidden disability – 'People think I'm lying'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  16. ↑ May, Bex; Onafuye, Nikki (2025-04-21). "Love Island star shares hidden disability – 'People think I'm making it up'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  17. ↑ "'Being Someone's First Girlfriend, It's Not A Joke' -The Real Reason Behind Ella And Tyrique's Split". Grazia. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  18. ↑ "Love Island's Tyrique Hyde responds after Ella Thomas breaks silence on split". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  19. ↑ "Love Island's Tyrique reveals when he started dating Samie following 'clout' accusations". Capital. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  20. ↑ "Love Island star Tyrique Hyde banned from driving by court". BBC News. 2026-02-10. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
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