When Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley shared a sweet photo together on Easter Sunday, fans were caught off guard by the unexpected couple.
But for Tish Cyrus, his ex-wife of nearly 30 years, this new romance didn’t come as a surprise — in fact, she apparently saw it coming.
Love Blossoms on Set… But Was It More Than That?
Back in 2022, Billy Ray and Elizabeth worked together on the holiday film Christmas in Paradise.
According to a source close to the Cyrus family, that’s where things reportedly started heating up — at least emotionally.
Tish, now 57, apparently had a gut feeling at the time that something more than acting chemistry was brewing between her husband and the British model.
But when she confronted him with her concerns, Billy Ray, now 63, completely denied any wrongdoing. He “flat out” told her nothing was going on.
A ‘Slap in the Face’ That Confirmed Tish’s Gut Feeling
Fast forward to 2025, and that cozy Easter photo of Billy Ray and Elizabeth holding each other close now feels like confirmation for Tish.
According to the insider, “seeing them together now is a slap in the face,” because it makes her think her instincts back then were probably spot on.
The source added that the two stars stayed in contact long after filming wrapped.
It seems the connection never really cooled off — and now it’s out in the open.
Billy Ray and Tish Have Long Moved On… Kind Of
Tish and Billy Ray ended their marriage officially in April 2022, closing a chapter that spanned nearly three decades.
Together, they raised a big blended family, including Miley, Noah, and Braison Cyrus, plus Brandi and Trace, whom Billy Ray adopted.
Since the split, Tish has found love again. She married actor Dominic Purcell in a quiet Malibu ceremony in 2023, with Miley by her side as maid of honor.
Billy Ray, on the other hand, went through a whirlwind romance and quick divorce with singer Firerose.
That breakup was messy, with both parties making serious accusations against each other.
In the end, Firerose walked away from the marriage empty-handed, according to court records.
Is Elizabeth the One to Steady Billy Ray?
While the pairing between Billy Ray and Elizabeth might seem surprising to fans — and even to some in his family — sources say the British model might be good for him.
“She lets him be himself,” the insider shared, adding that she met him during a relatively stable period in his life.
Still, not everyone’s convinced. Some of Billy Ray’s family reportedly see Elizabeth as just another rebound following the chaos with Firerose.
From Friendship to Romance: When Did It Really Start?
While no one knows for sure when the friendship turned romantic, there were clues along the way.
Just weeks ago, Elizabeth posted a beachy Instagram reel featuring Billy Ray’s song She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore, tagging him directly — a soft launch, maybe?
Back when they were promoting Christmas in Paradise, Elizabeth had nothing but glowing things to say about Billy Ray, calling him “an absolute hoot” during an interview. Clearly, they hit it off.
Tish Keeps It Classy with a Quiet Clapback
As Billy Ray and Elizabeth made headlines with their PDA-packed Easter post, Tish shared a much more low-key family moment — a photo of daughter Noah hunting for Easter eggs.
No words needed. Just a subtle reminder of where her heart lies: with her children and the life she’s building now.