Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite slow-burn romance from Love Island UK: Ace. You know, the guy who obsessed over his pet tortoise while the Villa was literally on fire with drama. But the question that has broken Google—and a few brain cells—is: How old is Ace, really?
The Ace Identity Crisis
First, a brutal truth: the “Ace” you’re thinking of might not be a single person. Love Island is a franchise, and every season brings a new “Ace.” But the one who melted hearts and confused timelines is Ace from Love Island USA Season 6—full name: Aaron Evans, but he goes by Ace.
Now, the internet is shocked to discover he is only 27 years old. Yes, you read that right. A man who talks about retirement plans and his pet tortoise named “Torty” is not a 40-something dad with a midlife crisis. He was born on January 17, 1997.
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The “Old Soul” Effect
Why does Ace act like he’s been alive since the Jurassic period? Because he’s what scientists call an “old soul”—or, more accurately, a “pet tortoise owner who forgot to pay his rent.” He spends his days juggling a career as a model (obviously) and a professional gamer. But his vibe is pure “I’ve seen things, man. Like, 4K sunsets on my Switch.”
Here’s a surprising fact: he’s younger than half the cast’s girlfriends. While the Villa was full of 23-year-olds acting like they were on a dating show for astronauts, Ace was casually declaring he’d rather cuddle his tortoise than go on a date. Savage? No. Relatable? Absolutely.
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The Tortoise Timeline Problem
Now, let’s talk about the elephant—sorry, tortoise—in the room. Ace got that tortoise when he was eight years old, which means Torty is now 19. That is legally old enough to vote in the US. Most people that age are applying to college; Ace’s tortoise is just chilling in a terrarium, silently judging his bedroom.
This makes Ace’s age feel like a plot hole. If Torty is 19, and Ace is 27, that means little eight-year-old Ace picked up a reptile and said, “This is my best friend now.” And twenty years later, he still brings it up on national TV. That is commitment. Most men his age forget to text girls back; Ace remembers that his tortoise needs fresh kale every Tuesday.
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The Internet’s Reaction
When fans found out Ace was only 27, the internet lost its mind. Memes appeared showing Ace as a 45-year-old pharmacist next to his 19-year-old tortoise. Twitter jokes ran wild: “Ace is older than my dad, and my dad is 52.” But no, he is just aggressively pre-vintage.
One fan calculated that if Ace lives to 100, his tortoise could outlive him by, like, 40 years. That tortoise will be richer than all of us. Meanwhile, Ace will be telling his grandkids, “I remember when you were just a rock I forgot to water.”
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The Verdict
So, to sum up: Ace is 27 years old. He looks 27, but he acts like a retired fisherman who runs a medieval tavern. He’s proof that age is just a number, but also that your number should probably align with your hobbies. If you date Ace, be prepared to compete with a reptile that has government documentation.
Final thought: if you ever feel old, remember that Ace was 23 when he got that tortoise, and by the time you finish this article, Torty is a fully licensed driver. You’re welcome.