Love Island star Samie Elishi has officially hard launched her blossoming romance with fellow reality TV alum Tyrique Hyde, offering fans a tantalising glimpse into their sun-soaked getaway in Morocco. The couple touched down in Agadir on Wednesday, embarking on their inaugural holiday together as they test the waters of their new connection.
A Romantic Escape to the Motherland
On Saturday, Samie took to Instagram to share a series of cosy and candid snaps from the trip, effectively putting their relationship on public display. Among the images was a tender moment captured by the influencer, showing Tyrique gently cupping her chin in a display of affection. Another photo featured the pair posing together on a dune buggy, radiating holiday cheer and newfound companionship.
Instagram Unveils Intimate Moments
The carousel of posts also included a playful selfie where both Samie and Tyrique gave the middle finger to the camera, alongside a more casual shot of Tyrique glancing at his phone. Samie captioned the collection with a simple yet evocative "Motherland♥️," to which Tyrique replied, "Helluva life." The posts quickly garnered support from friends and fellow reality stars, including TOWIE's Chloe Lewis, who commented, "I love him for you! Glad you’re happy my girl ✨," and Love Islander Tanyel Revan, who added, "I LOVE this for you❤️."
Testing New Waters
Earlier in the week, the couple had already offered a sneak peek into their holiday adventures, with Tyrique sharing a TikTok clip of them riding a jet ski. In the video, Tyrique sat behind Samie as they cosied up in matching life jackets, enjoying the thrill of the ride. Later, Tyrique snapped a photo of Samie relaxing on a sun lounger, working on her tan under the Moroccan sun.
Samie also showcased her stunning figure in a sizzling bikini snap, modelling a pink two-piece under a green crop top and skirt. Further black and white photos featured her in skimpy bikini briefs paired with a rolled-up football top, as well as an off-the-shoulder white t-shirt as she basked in the warm weather.
From Brand Ambassador to Holiday Plans
Just hours before their flight to Morocco, Samie celebrated a professional milestone, being announced as the new brand ambassador for W7 Cosmetics. She marked the occasion with a private dinner at The Ivy Asia in London, where she reportedly shared her excitement about the upcoming trip with an intimate group. A source told the Daily Mail, "Samie was very excited for the trip and told the group about their plans. Everything is falling into place for her with work and her love life. She isn't listening to outside noise about her new connection and is just seeing where it goes."
Past Relationships and New Beginnings
Samie, 26, first rose to fame on the ninth season of Love Island in 2023 and later won the All Stars series three in February alongside Ciaran Davies, 23. However, their romance fizzled out just three weeks after securing the £50,000 prize money. Meanwhile, Tyrique, also 26, found love with Ella Thomas during the tenth series of the ITV2 dating show, but they parted ways in early 2024.
In recent weeks, Samie and Tyrique have been on a string of dates, with their romance reportedly "blossoming" daily. Tyrique is said to be "mad about her" and thrilled to have finally won Samie over after publicly expressing his attraction online. Long before rumours swirled, Tyrique had made no secret of his admiration, stating in an online clip months before Samie entered the villa that he would most like to share a bed with her, calling her "very good looking." Days before the All Stars season began, he added, "I rate Samie. She's a good-looking girl. I've seen her in real life and I have been around her at events and she is so cool."
Addressing Past Controversies
The new romance comes amid some lingering tensions from Samie's past relationship. Following Ciaran's appearance on the Not My Bagg podcast, where he claimed things became one-sided after a trip to Wales and that Samie ended their relationship during her New York brand trip, Samie hit back in an Instagram video. She stated, "I want to start off by saying it's actually a bit sad that someone who you once had a lot of respect for and saw in a certain light would go on a podcast and say you said things that you categorically did not. We all know that they're rumours and everyone that knows me knows that them things wouldn't have come out of my mouth."
She further clarified, "Secondly, girls it's okay to call things off with someone that you're talking to or dating. Me and Ciaran were in the very early stages of dating and we got into the real world and it just didn't work. And that is absolutely fine, I don't think anyone should be getting sick for it not working."
As Samie and Tyrique continue to enjoy their Moroccan escape, fans are eagerly watching this new chapter unfold, with the couple's social media posts offering a window into their growing bond and shared adventures.
