EX FACTOR SHO-CKER: You Won’t Believe Who It Is! Priya Exposes Hidden Villa Hook-Up With a Mystery Footballer and the Timeline Is Wild
Love Island 2026 star Priya Jaswal dropped a major revelation during a fiery game of “Never Have I Ever” this week, admitting she once dated a high-profile footballer — a confession that left her fellow Islanders buzzing with curiosity.
The 25-year-old Surrey-born beauty, known for her sharp wit and business development background, kept the identity of her celebrity ex under wraps while in the Spanish villa. When pressed by her co-stars, Priya revealed only that he was a professional footballer who had played for a team in Shanghai. Like several other girls on the show — including Angelista and Jasmine, who also referenced romances with Premier League and Championship stars — Priya chose to stay tight-lipped on camera about the specifics.
Now, after thorough investigation into her past, the mystery man has been unmasked: Tyias Charles Browning, professionally known in China as Jiang Guangtai.
Who Is Priya’s Famous Ex?
At 32 years old, Browning is a seasoned defender currently playing for Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Port. The Liverpool-born centre-back has built an impressive career trajectory, having featured for several notable English clubs including Everton, Wigan Athletic, Preston North End, and Sunderland before making the move to China.
Browning is also eligible to represent the Chinese national team, thanks to his maternal grandfather Ying-Wing Chiang’s Cantonese heritage. He maintains a relatively low-key presence on social media under the handle @tybrowning on Instagram.
While the exact timeline of Priya and Tyias’s relationship remains unclear, the details align perfectly with what the Love Island star shared during the saucy drinking game. His Shanghai connection provides a compelling and somewhat unexpected layer to the story — one that has fans revisiting old clips and speculating about when their paths might have crossed.
Love Triangle Drama Takes Centre Stage
Despite the headlines her ex has generated, Priya’s focus remains firmly inside the villa. The reality star is currently navigating a complicated love triangle with Samraj and her close friend Mica. The trio has been sharing beds, stealing kisses, and engaging in heartfelt (and sometimes awkward) conversations as they try to determine the strongest connection.
Priya’s willingness to open up about her past during the game has only added to her popularity among viewers, showcasing a vulnerable yet confident side that contrasts with the high-stakes drama unfolding around her.
As the explosive 2026 series continues, fans are eager to see how the love triangle resolves — and whether Priya’s revealed romantic history will influence dynamics once the Islanders eventually step outside the villa.
One thing is certain: with her striking looks, successful career off-screen, and now a confirmed link to a professional footballer, Priya Jaswal is unlikely to be short of options when the summer heats up beyond the villa walls.
Stay tuned as this Love Island season delivers more bombshells, budding romances, and unexpected revelations. The Ex Factor is well and truly in play.
