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Tyrique Hyde is an English TV personality and former semi-professional footballer who finished third on Love Island in 2023.
Source: Wikipedia, The Independent, The Mirror
Tyrique Micah Hyde was born on April 8, 1999, the son of former Premier League player Micah Hyde, according to Wikipedia.
He came through the Dagenham & Redbridge youth system, where his dad was academy head coach, and debuted in an FA Cup replay against Halifax Town. At 19 he joined Colchester United's under-23s after a two-week trial, signed for Dulwich Hamlet at 21, and later played midfield for Lewes FC in the Isthmian League until Love Island came calling.
He entered the tenth series in 2023 as an original Islander, coupling up with Ella Thomas on Day 1 and finishing third. On the show he opened up about being deaf in one ear; he has a lightning-bolt tattoo beneath his earlobe to mark it. He was runner-up on Love Island Games season 2 in 2025, became a regular Love Island: Aftersun panelist in 2026 and is set for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2027.
While commentating on Samie Elishi's All Stars season on Twitch, he made no secret of his feelings for her, and he reached out after it ended, The Mirror reported. On October 19, 2026, they announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first child, The Independent reported. Read Samie and Tyrique's baby news.
Sources: Wikipedia, The Independent, The Mirror
Our newest Tyrique Hyde story, from October 19, 2026, is "Love Island's Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde Are Expecting a Baby, and Their Love Story Began on Twitch": The Islanders shared a giggly scan video on Instagram on Oct. 19, and Olivia Attwood led the congratulations. Here's how the couple went from two different series to parents-to-be.
Former Premier League player Micah Hyde (Wikipedia).
The tenth series, in 2023, where he finished third with Ella Thomas (Wikipedia).
Yes, they announced it on October 19, 2026 (The Independent).
