Love Island Australia fans were left shocked after learning of jilted contestant Eilisha’s surprising family connection to Miley Cyrus.
The 25-year-old Queensland support worker has proven to be one of the most controversial contestants on Nine’s 2024 season and has ruffled some feathers.
She was brutally kicked out of the villa in Tuesday’s episode and cryptically commented “fuck it, I’m going to LA” as she left.
However, fans were shocked after learning the true meaning behind her words, discovering that she is the niece of Tish Cyrus’ new husband, Dominic Purcell.
His surprising family connection to Tish’s singing daughter Miley emerged when eagle-eyed fans noticed her last name listed as ‘Purcell’ on Instagram.
Her mother is Australian actor Dominic’s sister, Marie-Therese, and Eilisha appears to have a close bond with her uncle, even attending his wedding to Tish in August 2023.
Photos shared on Eilisha’s Instagram page show her rubbing shoulders with Miley, 31, and Tish, 57, and she was even part of the bridal party that day.
In a picture from the intimate family ceremony, Eilisha was seen flashing a big smile as she posed alongside Miley in a very rare glimpse of the wedding day.
Love Island Australia fans were left shocked after learning of jilted contestant Eilisha’s surprising family connection to Miley Cyrus.
However, fans were surprised after learning the meaning behind her words, discovering that she is the niece of Tish Cyrus’ new husband, Dominic Purcell (pictured with the actor).
Eilisha appears to have a close bond with her uncle, even attending his August 2023 wedding to Tish in Malibu, where she was seen rubbing shoulders with Miley (both pictured).
Another shot showed Eilisha posing arm in arm with Prison Break star Dominic as she surrounded him on their special day.
“Throwback to an amazing wedding celebrating love,” Eilisha captioned the carousel of wedding photos discreetly left on her Instagram page.
“My mermaid nieces,” Tish lovingly commented on the post, which also included a photo of the newlywed bride with Eilisha.
Fans were quick to share their surprise at Eilisha’s famous family connection and took to the comments to post their reactions.
‘Shit,’ commented one surprised Australian fan when the photos were shared.
‘So does that mean Miley Cyrus is your step-cousin?’ another asked.
In addition to Eilisha’s mother, Marie-Thérèse, Dominic also has three other brothers: Damian, Jaime and Patrick.
Dominic and Tish went Instagram official just months after she filed for divorce from country star Billy Ray Cyrus for the third time in April 2022 after 28 years of marriage.
They then married in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California, attended by a select list of guests and some shared photographs of the occasion.
Photos shared on Eilisha’s Instagram page show her (center) rubbing shoulders with Tish (center right), 57, as she was even part of the bridal party that day.
Eilisha posed for a family portrait with Dominic Purcell’s daughters Audrey and Augustus, her cousins, in the carousel of photos she shared on Instagram from her wedding.
Tish Cyrus left a comment on Eilisha’s post as it showed that they have a very close relationship.
The ceremony took place in the backyard of a luxurious Malibu mansion while guests sat poolside in front of the event.
Tish’s bridal party, including Eilisha, wore ice blue dresses, while Dominic’s groomsmen sported white shirts to match the Australian actor.
Dominic’s four children, Joseph, Audrey and twins Lily-Rose and Augustus, who he shares with ex-wife Rebecca Williamson, also attended the wedding.
Eilisha posed for a family portrait with Dominic’s daughters Audrey and Lily-Rose, her cousins, in the carousel of photos she shared online at the time.
While some family members, such as Dominic’s children and Tish’s daughter Miley, were present, Tish’s other children, Noah and Braison, were absent, fueling speculation of a breakup at the time.
According to a DailyMail.com source, Noah’s absence from the wedding was not a choice, but a result of Tish not inviting her.
Us weekly She then published a report claiming that Tish, 56, had “stolen” Dominic from Noah, 24, who was said to be “seeing” the actor when her mother began chasing him.
Dominic and Tish tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California, with a select list of guests in attendance and a few photos shared from the occasion.
While some family members, like Tish’s daughter Miley, were present, Tish’s other children, Noah and Braison, were absent, fueling speculation of a breakup. Pictured: Tish and her ex Billy Ray with Noah, Miley and Brandi Cyrus.
However, it was later claimed that Noah “never dated” Dominic and family members accused her of “fabricating” the relationship to “portray herself as the victim” in her ongoing feud with Tish.
Amid her famous family connections, Sydney-born Eilisha also rose to fame in recent weeks on the 2024 series of Love Island Australia.
However, she divided fans during her time on the show with many fans branding her a ‘bad girl’.
She was then kicked out of the Villa on Tuesday, after her partner Taylor decided to re-couple with New South Wales content creator Em Miguel Leigh.
“Obviously the person he had the most connection with was Taylor, but he chose Em after they went on a date and I didn’t talk to him at all,” Eilisha explained in her exit interview.
“We were both after the same guy, but she was being sneaky and won. Good girl, good for her.
After causing a stir by saying she would be flying to Los Angeles following her exit, Eilisha took to Instagram on Wednesday to reflect on her journey on the reality show.
Amid her famous family connections, Sydney-born Eilisha also rose to fame in recent weeks on the 2024 series of Love Island Australia.
“It’s been a crazy ride, but I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of this amazing opportunity with amazing people,” she posted.
‘I will never forget the memories I made this summer. As someone with ADHD, I am incredibly proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and embracing this experience head-on.
‘A lot happens in a day and it’s only 45 minutes on the show, but I know I’ll remember every second.
“I didn’t fall in love, which is disappointing, but the friendships I made along the way make up for it.”
‘Last but not least, thank you to everyone who supported me on my journey and showed me love – it really means a lot! “I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
