Who is Tyrique Hyde? Meet the Love Island UK 2023 contestant

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Tyrique Hyde
Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-professional footballer

Why Love Island and why now?
I’ve never had a girlfriend and I haven’t been on holiday for ages so it’s perfect.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want.

What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I’m fun, you’d never get bored! I’m also caring, considerate and a very good listener.

If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
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.

Does being partially deaf present you with any obstacles day to day?
It doesn’t, it’s something I’ve been used to my whole life.

Why would you say you’re single?
In the past I’ve not been ready to commit to a relationship but now I’m open to settling down with the right girl.

How would friends/family describe you?
Outgoing, confident and impulsive.

What’s your best or worst date story?
I’ve never had a girlfriend and I haven’t been on holiday for ages so it’s perfect.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want.

What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I’m fun, you’d never get bored! I’m also caring, considerate and a very good listener.

If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
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.

Does being partially deaf present you with any obstacles day to day?
It doesn’t, it’s something I’ve been used to my whole life.

Why would you say you’re single?
In the past I’ve not been ready to commit to a relationship but now I’m open to settling down with the right girl.

How would friends/family describe you?
Outgoing, confident and impulsive.

What’s your best or worst date story?
I was in a restaurant on a date and when I went to pay the bill my card declined, but I knew I had money in my account. I tapped it a second and third time but it kept declining and the waiter started shouting ‘it’s declined’ which was getting me all hot and flustered! The girl I was on a date with then offered to pay and as soon as we were walking back to the car, I sent her the money back. I realised that my card had expired! I told the girl this, but I don’t think she believed me.

What gives you the ‘ick’?
When girls walk around barefoot when they are coming out of a club. Another one is girls that are too into star signs.

If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?
Loyal, trustworthy and caring.

Do you have a claim to fame?
Toby Aromolaran is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school.

Tell us something not many people know about you?
I enjoy colouring in books, sometimes when I’m just chilling at home I’ll get my colouring pens out, it helps me relax.

This year marks series 10 of Love Island. Do you have a favourite show moment from any of the previous seasons?
It has to be Davide calling Ekin-Su a liar and an actress, that was so funny.

If money was no object, what would be your ideal first date?
I’d go to the Caribbean and charter a yacht.

About

Love Island UK 2023 is set to premiere on Monday (June 5). Time: 9 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT / 8 a.m. AEDT. Channels: It will broadcast on ITV2 and also be available to stream via ITV X (formerly known as ITV Hub).

It is expected to premiere on Hulu in the U.S. later this month.

June 5, 2023 4:00am ET by ITV Press Centre  

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