Love Islander's secret connection to former star revealed
LINKING UP Love Islander's secret connection to former star revealed
LOVE Island newbie Dejon Noel Williams is getting ready to start his villa adventure – and thankfully he has a famous pal who may have been able to provide him some tips.
The 26-year-old personal trainer from London was one of the first stars to be announced today for this year's Love Island, heading off to Mallorca in the hopes of finding some romance.
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Dejon is entering the Love Island villa this year
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The star is childhood friends with Tyrique Hyde
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The pair's fathers - Gifton Noel-Williams and Micah Hyde - played at Watford together
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But before the show kicks off next Monday, The Sun can reveal that he already has a connection to a successful past contestant.
Dejon's father, Gifton Noel-Williams, at one point was a professional footballer signed to Watford from 1996 to 2003.
During this time, Gifton was teammates with Micah Hyde, the father of Love Island 2023 finalist, Tyrique.
Tyrique found love in the villa with Ella Thomas, eventually placing third and staying with Ella for a year before their split.
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Gifton and Micah played alongside each other throughout their respective time at Watford, being shown as solid pals on the pitch.
Tyrique and Dejon are also the same age and have played football like their dads.
As childhood friends, Dejon now trains Tyrique, with the pair sharing gym videos together on Instagram.
Dejon is open about his famous dad, saying ahead of entering the villa: "I've met all kinds of famous people through him.
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"When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. "
He says he's looking for a girl in the villa who "is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy".
Ten Years of Love Island
Maya Jama will be back to welcome the new gang into the villa for the ultimate summer of love.
The Sun revealed exclusive photos of the new-look Majorcan villa, which promises to deliver some of the show's biggest twists yet.
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Dejon is not the only islander with a famous connection, with fellow star Tommy Bradley revealing he has a famous boxing brother, Jamie, who trained with Anthony Joshua.
Love Island starts Monday at 9pm on ITV, ITV2 and ITVX.
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Hyde and Noel-Williams had Tyrique and Dejon in the same year
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Personal trainer Dijon now has Tyrique as a client
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