'Love Island USA' Season 8, Bryce Alakai Dettlof Reflects On His Battle With Bullying And Self-Image

Bryce Alakai Dettlof recalled his childhood in the latest episode of 'Love Island USA' Season 8. Bryce has pursued a career as a DJ and model over the years.

By Anupal Neog Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026 | 12:17:34 IST

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Love Island USA Season 8 has started airing on June 2, 2026. The latest season created headlines before its premiere after a contestant named Vasana Montgomery was removed due to multiple videos where she was seen using inappropriate language. 16 people have participated this time, and the episodes are getting attention for various reasons.

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The fifth episode of the popular reality series began streaming on June 7, 2026. It is trending now after contestant Bryce Alakai Dettlof recalled his past, opening up in detail about his looks and his battle with bullying. Keep reading to know more!

Bryce Alakai Dettlof claims that his looks were similar to a girl’s

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In the latest episode of Love Island USA Season 8, Bryce Alakai Dettlof was questioned about his face by Trinity Tatum. He was asked if he had an ugly face in the past. Bryce responded by saying that the situation was very different, revealing that he looked like a girl in the past.

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Bryce claimed that girls were attracted to him, and he started sharing an incident that happened during his childhood. Bryce said that when he was in school in the 7th grade, there was a girl senior to him, who was also the “hottest girl” in the entire school. Bryce revealed that there was a particular moment when the girl had once approached him, as he said:

“She came up to me and told me I was the cutest guy ever. All the guys hated me and started bullying me for it. All the guys used to bully me because they thought I was better looking.”

Bryce Alakai Dettlof has pursued a career in different fields

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Bryce Alakai Dettlof is currently a resident of Los Angeles, California, and he was born in Hawaii. Notably, he has been active as a DJ and model for a long time. But he has additionally pursued a career in construction. He has also worked as a handyman and waiter in the past. Apart from that, Bryce said before his arrival on Love Island USA Season 8 that he can do electrical work on garbage trucks.

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Bryce has been a DJ at a place called Insomniac in Mesa. He has a few projects to his credit as an actor. This includes a film, Alabama Rose, released in 2022. He portrayed a minor role in The Other Two in 2019, appearing in an episode. Furthermore, he has been featured in four episodes of another show, The Third Eye: Major Arcana. Bryce has released some singles over the years, such as Lose My Mind, This Time, Change Me, In My Head, Loving You, and more.

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Bryce Alakai Dettlof reportedly started his modelling career in 2014, considering that his first Instagram post was shared in the same year. He currently works for the DT Model Management. Bryce grew up with his grandmother. Speaking about his participation in Love Island USA Season 8, Bryce said in an interview that he was looking for love. He stated that he wants someone who will open up to him without any hesitation and continued:

“Love is, like, you look someone in the eyes, and you have an understanding for them, and you feel who they are and what they’ve been through. It’s like a loving relationship.”

What are your thoughts about the latest claims made by Bryce Alakai Dettlof in Love Island USA Season 8? Let us know.

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