Samie Elishi took inspiration from Kate Hudson's iconic yellow dress in the film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to pay tribute to her new boyfriend Tyrique Hyde. The Love Island star, 26, shared a series of sizzling photos on Instagram, wearing a racy version of the dress with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit, showcasing her incredible figure against the backdrop of sun-soaked Miami.
A Romantic Comedy-Inspired Tribute
In her caption, Samie referenced the classic romantic comedy, writing: 'how to win @tyriquehyde in 10 days' followed by a heart emoji. The original yellow dress, worn by Kate Hudson's character Andie Anderson in the 2003 film, became one of the most iconic looks of the noughties. The movie follows Andie's romance with marketing executive Benjamin, played by Matthew McConaughey, as she secretly tries to deter him in 10 days for a magazine column.
Samie's photos and witty caption garnered praise from fellow Love Island contestants, including Sophie Piper, Georgia Harrison, Belle Hassan, and Jess Harding. Dami Hope commented: 'Caption ate stillllll', while former champion Amber Gill appeared to throw some shade, writing: 'You look amazing (but Stand up)'. Tyrique himself responded by resharing the post with his catchphrase 'Lataa' and commenting: 'You won me in 1 night'.
Relationship Confirmation and Recent History
Samie and Tyrique confirmed their relationship last month with loved-up snaps from their first holiday together in Morocco. Their romance comes shortly after Samie's short-lived relationship with Ciaran Davies, whom she won Love Island: All Stars series three with in February. The pair split just three weeks after winning the £50,000 prize money, marking one of the fastest break-ups in the show's history.
Samie, who first appeared on the dating series in 2023, grew close to Tyrique, who came third on season ten with ex-girlfriend Ella Thomas. The couple shared TikTok videos of themselves jet-skiing during their getaway in Agadir.
Behind the Scenes and Public Pursuit
Before their trip, Samie celebrated becoming W7 Cosmetics' new brand ambassador with a private dinner at The Ivy Asia in London. 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.' Tyrique is said to be 'mad about her' and thrilled to have finally got Samie after publicly pursuing her online.
In March, Tyrique confirmed that Samie is a special person in his life, saying: 'She supports my rights and wrongs.' He had previously expressed his attraction, calling her 'very good looking' and asking if she would be at a lunch with fellow Islander Whitney Adebayo. Insiders suggested their connection may have been brewing before Samie entered the All Stars villa, with one claiming: 'Tyrique made his feelings clear before she even went in the villa.'
Tyrique has distanced himself from the breakup timeline, stating: 'People are saying I'm the reason her and Ciaran broke up. How can I be the reason? I'm in Essex, she was in New York, and he was in Wales.' Meanwhile, Ciaran insisted the split was not his doing, claiming Samie called to end things from New York during a brand trip. Samie hit back on Instagram, defending her decision to call off the early-stage relationship.
