Love Island USA Season 8 contestant Bryce Alakai Dettloff has claimed six different careers at the age of 29, and most of them can be verified.
Love Island USA Season 8 contestant Bryce Alakai Dettloff has claimed six different careers at the age of 29, and while most can be verified, a few remain unconfirmed online.
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In his introduction to the show, Dettloff said, “I’m a model and a DJ… I’ve had every job you can imagine. I’ve waited tables. I’ve done construction. I’ve literally done every kind of handyman thing you can imagine. If anything ever breaks in your house, let me know!”
He also revealed on the show that his construction work specifically involved carrying out electrical work on garbage trucks.
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Three of his six claimed jobs are easily verifiable
Of the careers Dettloff discussed, three have a clear digital footprint: teen modeling, acting and DJing.
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Dettloff started modeling back in 2014, after being scouted in Washington Square Park in New York City. His first Instagram post was a behind-the-scenes shot of a Calvin Klein campaign. He has since done shoots for Calvin Klein, DKNY and Stuart Weitzman, and built a following on Instagram and Tumblr during his teenage modeling years. It appears he is currently signed to DT Model Management.
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His acting credits are listed on IMDb under the name Bryce Alakai. He played Guy at Urinal in a small background role on HBO’s The other twowhich lasted three seasons and starred Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver and Case Walker.
His music career is also traceable. Dettloff has been making music since at least 2022, DJing events in Los Angeles and Miami and releasing tracks on Spotify and SoundCloud. His 2024 song Coast has been played over 781,000 times on Spotify, and Change me has surpassed 299,000 streams.
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Not everything on Dettloff’s resume is traceable. His claims about waiting tables and carrying out electrical work on garbage trucks cannot be confirmed online, although he has spoken about both on the show.
Dettloff was born in Hawaii and raised in Las Vegas. He currently lives in Los Angeles and is listed on Peacock’s official cast page as a DJ, producer and model.
He’s now adding reality television to his resume that includes modeling, acting, music and an assortment of practical jobs he’s picked up along the way.
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