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Cyrus and Hurley Engagement Report Remains Unconfirmed

Published 17 October 2026

Reports that Billy Ray Cyrus proposed to Elizabeth Hurley have prompted engagement speculation, but neither has publicly confirmed they are engaged. The claim traces to an account from unnamed sources, while the clues circulating online are social media posts by the couple. Hurley posted mirror selfies on Instagram on October 12 showing a diamond ring on her left ring finger. Her caption said she was on the first day of filming The Burbs. Three days later, Cyrus included a ring emoji in an Instagram post. The images and emoji fueled speculation that the pair were engaged. Unnamed sources cited in the reports said Cyrus had proposed to Hurley. One source described the ring as unlikely to be a filming prop, and another reportedly confirmed that Cyrus asked her to marry him. The reports rely on the same account, rather than independent confirmation. Neither Hurley nor Cyrus had confirmed the engagement in the supplied reports, and no response from their representatives was reported. Cyrus’s October 15 post also referred to a ring in its caption. It discussed his music and other projects before ending with a phrase that appeared to invite speculation. Hurley’s son, Damian,...

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