Who Is The Mystery Man Caught Kissing Simone Ashley? Here's Everything About Restaurateur Tim Sykes

Bridgerton star, Simone Ashley surprised everyone at the US Open when she planted a kiss on a man sitting next to her. The front row of the US Open zoomed in comedian, Zakir Khan, actor, Kal Penn and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, who seemed to be enjoying the match. The cameras focused on the three stars, and no one bothered to notice the man sitting next to Simon.

The spotlight suddenly fell on him when Simone got engaged in some PDA with the mystery man. The two were seen engaged in a conversation while holding hands. However, when Simon shared a romantic kiss with him during the match, all the focus shifted to him. Let us read on to know more about the mystery man, Tim Sykes.

Who is Simone Ashley’s mystery man, Time Sykes?

As per multiple reports, the mystery man, who was seen getting cosy with 30-year-old Simone Ashley, is a 44-year-old businessman, Tim Sykes. Tim is a restaurateur and a popular name in New York.

Tim owns the popular eateries Ruby’s Cafe and Dudley’s and is also associated with Wish You Were Here Group, which runs many restaurants. The businessman’s social media profile is private, but Simone is one of his followers, which lends credence to the dating rumours.

Simone Ashley is an Indian-origin British actress

Simone Ashwini Pillai, better known as Simone Ashley, is an Indian-origin British actress. She was born into a Tamil-speaking family and is a second-generation immigrant from their homeland. Simone got her first break in CBBC’s teen drama, Wolfblood. However, it was the comedy drama, Sex Education, that established her career.

In 2021, Simone delivered her breakthrough performance in the Regency period drama, Bridgerton’s second series, The Viscount Who Loved Me, which was lauded by audiences worldwide. Simone was recently seen as the lead actress in the British romantic comedy film, Picture This. Apart from films and shows, Simone got huge recognition when she became the brand ambassador of L’Oreal Paris.

Simone Ashley’s dating rumours with Joshua Jackson

Simone Ashley and Joshua Jackson’s dating rumours began when the two were spotted strolling on the streets of New York City. The duo was in all smiles as they were candidly papped, and since this was their first outing, rumours about their affair began. The same gossip was ignited with the fact that both actors have been single for a while now. While Page Six tried to contact Joshua and Simone's representatives, they remained unanswered.

Simone Ashley’s breakup with Tino Klein

Simone Ashley met Tino Klein in 2022, and within a year, the two made their relationship official. The couple often teased their fans with droolworthy pictures, and it was clear that the two were head over heels in love with each other. In January 2025, Simon revealed that she had broken up with Tino Klein, but didn’t disclose the reason behind their breakup.

In an interview with People, Simone revealed that she gives herself time before getting into another relationship. Elaborating on the same, she said:

“It can be easy to jump into the next thing immediately, which is something that I am choosing not to do. I am looking for someone who is so confident in themselves and is really ready to have an open heart in the same way I do. And I think that’s hard to find."

What do you think about Simone Ashley’s mystery man, Time Sykes?

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