Love Island’s Eilisha Purcell Shocks Fans with Family Ties to Miley Cyrus and Dominic Purcell

Love Island’s Eilisha Purcell shocks fans with connections to Miley Cyrus and uncle Dominic Purcell after her exit.

Eilisha Purcell, a former contestant on Love Island Australia, has left fans surprised by revealing her close connections to Hollywood figures. The 25-year-old Queensland-based support worker is the niece of Prison Break star Dominic Purcell, who is married to Tish Cyrus, the mother of pop star Miley Cyrus. This revelation came to light after Eilisha was eliminated from the Villa, where she expressed her intention to head to Los Angeles.

Eilisha’s family ties became apparent when Love Island fans examined her Instagram account. In a post from 2023, Eilisha shared images of her attending Dominic and Tish’s wedding in Malibu, where Miley Cyrus served as the maid of honor. Commenting on the photos, Tish Cyrus affectionately referred to Eilisha and her sister as her “mermaid nieces.” One fan expressed astonishment, writing, “Holy sh*t," while another noted that Eilisha was “still a mean girl,” referring to her behavior on the show.

Eilisha’s elimination from Love Island followed a contentious moment when her partner, Taylor, opted to re-couple with New South Wales content creator Em Miguel Leigh. “We were both after the same guy, but she was being snakey and she won,” Eilisha remarked in her exit interview. Fans have had mixed reactions to Eilisha’s portrayal on the show, with one viewer commenting, “Girl, that’s not how you wanna be seen on live TV.”

After her exit, Eilisha reflected on her time on Love Island, expressing gratitude for the experience despite not finding romance. "I’m incredibly proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone," she shared on Instagram.