South Shields singer's delight as his song features on Luke T and Siannise's Love Island date

Sonny Tennet started his music career playing in local pubs at just 13-years-old with help from his dad, who was a singer in a band called ‘Pineapple Head.’

He was spotted by his management a few years later and, being influenced by Stevie Wonder and James Morrison, he supported James on tour last year.

Now, his music is constantly recognised by fans.

On Friday, February 21, the 20-year-old who went to school at Harton Technology College (now known as Harton Academy) was watching Love island on mute and started to get messages about the show.

Sonny said: “I quickly unmuted it and caught the last bit, luckily. It’s rare to get your song played but I’m so happy it did! It was a great feeling.

“I have been watching. My song couldn’t have been played at a better time!

“The strongest couple confessing their love for each other and even a little slow-mo dance at the end. I’m team Luke and Siannise all the way.”

The song they played was ‘Let Love’ which Sonny wrote in London with his friend Martin Luke Brown around a year ago.

He added: “It’s a true story. I was going through a rough time with relationships and my mam said ‘just let love come to you rather than going out looking for it’ and I thought it was a great idea for a song.”

His song ‘Princess’ also featured on an episode of The Only Way is Essex a couple of years ago.

Sonny says the teachers at Harton Technology College were always supportive of his love for music.

The headteacher, Sir Ken Gibson, even allowed him to sing in front of Sting, Sam Mendes and David Walliams at the David Miliband lectures, which Sonny said was a “massive opportunity.”

Recently, he has been back in London and says he has some “really exciting songs” to come.

The Love Island final airs on Sunday, February 23 on ITV2.