Love Island showdown as two girls go to war – and Tyrique’s connection to new bombshell Ella is revealed

AN almighty battle for Tyrique Hyde kicks off on tonight’s Love Island as two girls go to war for the footballer.

It’s been just a few days since he reunited with Ella Thomas after Casa Amor - but the pair are already on the rocks thanks to new arrival Ella Barnes, 23. 

The Islanders wake up to texts announcing two new bombshells were on their way, with Ella B inviting Mitchel Taylor out on a date. 

But she swiftly makes it clear she’s there for another man - Tyrique. 

Stealing him away from Ella T, Ella B tells him: “Nice to see your face… how are you? Are you happy to see my face?”

He replies: “Yeah of course, it reminds me of home.”

The naughty newcomer adds: "A few months ago you were kissing my face and now you are here."

Tyrique, who is now official with Ella T, flirts back: “It’s a shame it was our last kiss.”

Ella B replies: “Maybe it won’t be…”

The exchange kicks off a villa thriller as Ella T fights for her man. 

The new blonde, who is a dancer and model from Kent, has already made it clear she’s not there to play games. 

Chatting to fellow newcomer Josh Brocklebank, Ella B said: "I know he's closed off with her but they've had a few bumps in the road. With me it'll be an easy ride. 

"Me and him have history and I feel like if there's any person that can turn his head it'll be me. 

"It's just gonna be the battle of the Ellas now."

Before entering the dating show, she said: “I feel like I’ll bring a lot of spice and drama. I have a feeling I could make a few boys’ heads turn, especially Tyrique because we have history. 

“I have a fiery side. If I think someone is in the wrong or they overstep the line, I’m not afraid to go tell them.

“In terms of my looks, I’d say I’m a 5ft2” pocket rocket.

“I’m going to go in there and chat to every single boy whilst keeping my cards very close to my chest.”

But she warned she won’t entertain a love triangle.

Ella B added: “I’m going to put myself first. Whoever puts me first and makes me a priority is the boy that I will choose.”

Meanwhile, the girls' heads are likely to turn with the arrival of new bombshell Josh Brocklebank.

The 26-year-old financial advisor from Essex knows exactly who to make a beeline for.

"I don’t think Sammy and Jess are that strong, so I hope to make a big impression on Jess when I arrive as she’s someone I’d definitely like to explore a connection with," Josh said.

"I’m most attracted to Jess and Kady.