We always thought he seemed like a Love Island: All Stars candidate but it turns out that Love Island 2023 finalist Tyrique Hyde, had decided to opt for a different spin-off show instead.
It was recently announced that Ty, along with Love Island 2021 bombshell Lucinda Strafford will be taking part in The Love Island Games.
The show will see former Islanders from all over the world (including Australia, USA and France) compete for love and money. Obv.
Here is your need to know about Ty ahead of stint on the dating show.
How old is Tyrique Hyde?
He is 25 years old.
Where is Tyrique Hyde from?
Essex. Love Island simply adore an Essex lad, don't they?
What does Tyrique Hyde do?
He is a semi-professional footballer turned musical artist.
Who was Tyrique Hyde coupled up with on Love Island 2023?
The public voted Ella Thomas and Ty as an OG couple and viewers soon discovered that they'd previously met in a nightclub in London but he didn't recognise her.
And despite Tyrique's flirting antics and admitting that he 'misses the game', Tyrique was actually coupled up with Ella throughout the majority of the series (minus Casa Amor but we'll get into that).
There was a slight hiccup in their relationship when Leah Taylor arrived and recoupled up with Ty and then again during Casa Amor. However, they rekindled the romance and made it all the way to final where they came in third.
What happened with Tyrique and Ella at Casa Amor?
Most fans thought Ty would recouple during Casa Amor - despite going exclusive with Ella days before - but it turns out it was Ella's head who turned.
After seeing Ouzy See - who she previously worked with on a modelling shoot - in Casa Amor, she recoupled with him and instantly regretted it.
Did Tyrique and Ella win Love Island?
After all the Casa Amor drama, including Ty trying to make Ella jealous by flirting with Kady, Ty and Ella managed to make it work all the way to the final.
Unfortunately they didn't win but they did come third in the Love Island 2023 final.
Are Tyrique and Ella still together?
Nope. In February 2024 it came to light that they'd split and shortly after, Ella spoke out about their break-up and admitted on the Saving Grace podcast, 'Things were really good when we came out of Love Island; things just changed. I am the type of person that I know how I want to be treated.
'I was his first girlfriend and being someone’s first girlfriend – it’s not a joke. It’s not easy, it’s hard. It is what it is.'
Are Tyrique and Whitney releasing their song?
However Whitney later revealed that they wouldn't be releasing a song. Fast forward a week and Ty dropped his own song and it was a banger.
How do Tyrique and Toby Aromolaran know each other?
He admitted, 'Toby is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school.'
Somebody down at heatworld HQ joked, do they have a Love Island finishing school? But seriously, do they? How is it they ALL KNOW EACH OTHER?
What is Tyrique Hyde's tattoo?
Before entering the villa Tyrique told ITV, 'That I’m deaf in my right ear. I’ve got a tattoo next to my left one that symbolises strength and power in my good one.'
And it turns out Molly Marsh has the exact same tattoo behind her left ear.
Does Tyrique Hyde have Instagram?
Obvs – it is 2023 babes. You can follow him at @tyriquehyde.