Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley stunned fans on Easter Sunday when they went public with their romantic relationship. It was a celebrity couple that nobody saw coming, and it raised a lot of eyebrows. The relationship was confirmed when the actress shared a photo of herself with the country music singer in celebration of the holiday. In the photo, Hurley rocked a blue flannel and jeans with a cowboy hat. For his part, Cyrus wore festive bunny ears as she placed a kiss on his new leading lady’s cheek.
Billy Ray Cyrus is known for making headlines. However, it’s usually due to his famous family, political views, or music. This time, it’s all about his involvement with Elizabeth Hurley. Fans immediately began to share their surprise over the odd couple. Even other celebrities got in on the reaction, including former “Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert. “Wait…what?” she wrote, seemingly speaking for everyone. However, one person who may not have been surprised by the coupling is Billy Ray’s former wife, Tish Cyrus-Purcell.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley Affair Rumors Surface
According to The Daily Mail, Tish Cyrus allegedly had her suspicions about Billy Ray and Elizabeth in the past. Cyrus and Hurley first met when they starred together in the 2022 film “Christmas in Paradise.” That’s when Tish reportedly began to suspect that there may be something between the duo.
“Tish had her thoughts and suspicions at the time that he was cheating on her with Liz, but Billy Ray flat out denied it,” an insider dished. “They got very close on the set and seeing that they are together now is a slap in the face for Tish, but it also confirms that she was likely right about her suspicions. They never stopped being in contact.”
After Billy Ray and Tish divorced, he quickly moved on to singer Firerose. The pair got married and ended their marriage in a messy divorce back in 2024. During that time, he was allegedly engaged in a feud with certain members of his family, including daughter Miley Cyrus. It was rumored that Firerose was an issue in their relationship. Following the split, Billy Ray’s adopted son, Trace Cyrus, spoke out about his father, begging him to get help for his issues, which many speculated could have been with drugs and/or alcohol.
Cyrus’ Involvement with Hurley Could Be a Good Thing, Says the Source
“Despite what people think about this, she is good for him. If she can keep Billy Ray on the straight and narrow, more power to her. The fact that she has such a history with him and met him at a time in his life when he was doing well is a good thing. He can be himself around her,” the informant dished.
Meanwhile, the insider also went on to confess that many people in Billy Ray’s family think that “Liz is a rebound from Firerose.”
“What?? The plot thickens!” one person commented.
“Pass the popcorn and watch the drama and inevitable crash and burn,” said another.
“All for publicity nothing more,” a third comment read.
“This is so weird,” a fourth person chimed in.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley’s relationship might seem like a rom-com fever dream, but to those who know the backstory, it’s far more complicated. Whether or not there was an affair is still up for debate, but the whispers are only getting louder. For now, all eyes are on this unexpected couple—and Tish Cyrus, who may have seen it all coming.
