It looks like a new romance might be brewing between Love Island star Tyrique Hyde and rising R&B artist Nellie Charles, as fans piece together clues from their recent social media activity. Tyrique, 26, recently jetted off to Morocco to celebrate his birthday—and it seems he may have had some very special company. Fans were quick to notice that Nellie, 22, appears to be with him on the trip, fuelling rumours of a budding relationship between the two.

In one snap shared by Nellie, a tattooed wrist and distinctive watch can be seen—matching a video Tyrique posted on Snapchat. The pair were also seemingly spotted dining at the upscale Nobu restaurant with Tyrique’s group of friends, based on posts from both their accounts. Adding more fuel to the fire, Tyrique uploaded a photo of a woman in a red bikini, which fans believe to be Nellie, as she was seen wearing the same outfit in a recent TikTok video.

Tyrique Hyde rose to fame as a contestant on the 2023 season of Love Island, where he finished third alongside then-partner Ella Thomas. Outside of reality TV, he’s a semi-professional footballer and the son of former Premier League player Micah Hyde.

Meanwhile, Nellie Charles is an up-and-coming R&B singer-songwriter from Manchester. Known for her soulful voice and 70s-inspired sound, she made her official debut in 2024 with the single “BO$$.”