Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde marked a significant career milestone with an intimate celebration on Sunday evening. The newly-formed couple enjoyed a romantic date night at the upscale Hawksmoor Steak House, where they dined on a roast dinner accompanied by red wine. This special occasion was held to honour Samie's recent appointment as the new brand ambassador for W7 Cosmetics, a British beauty brand.
Social Media Clues Reveal Celebratory Dinner
Although the couple attempted to maintain discretion, their Snapchat posts inadvertently revealed matching backgrounds from the same restaurant. Both shared images from their evening, confirming their joint celebration of Samie's professional achievement. The ambassadorship announcement came earlier that Sunday morning, representing a major step in Samie's influencer career following her initial appearance on Love Island in 2023.
W7 Cosmetics' Long-Term Interest in Samie
The beauty brand had previously collaborated with Samie after her first Love Island season and had been monitoring her potential for a more substantial partnership. Discussions regarding this expanded role were reportedly underway with her management team while she participated in the All Stars edition of the show earlier this year. This new professional commitment arrives at an opportune moment for Samie, providing a positive distraction following her separation from Ciaran Davies just three weeks after their joint victory on Love Island All Stars.
Relationship Developments Following Recent Split
Since parting ways with Ciaran, Samie has been frequently seen with Tyrique Hyde, with their romance reportedly intensifying daily. Sources indicate Tyrique is "mad about her" and delighted to have finally connected with Samie after publicly expressing admiration for her online. The couple's relationship has progressed through multiple dates, and they are allegedly planning a trip together in the near future.
Addressing Previous Relationship Controversy
The transition between relationships hasn't been entirely smooth. Last week, Ciaran Davies appeared on the Not My Bagg podcast, where he claimed their relationship became one-sided following a visit to Wales where Samie met his family. He asserted that Samie ended their relationship with a phone call just two days into her New York brand trip with Olivia Attwood, insisting the split did not originate from his side.
Samie responded directly to these claims through an Instagram video, stating: "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." She clarified that the reported comments were rumours inconsistent with her character and emphasized that ending a dating relationship is perfectly acceptable.
Regarding her brief romance with Ciaran, Samie explained: "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."
Historical Connections and Growing Romance
Samie, who first appeared on Love Island's ninth season in 2023, has been developing a closer connection with fellow contestant Tyrique Hyde from season ten. According to sources, their potential relationship may have been developing long before Samie entered the All Stars villa. An insider revealed that issues between Samie and Ciaran emerged almost immediately after the show concluded, with Samie reportedly realizing their lifestyles were incompatible following the Wales visit.
Tyrique's Long-Standing Admiration
Evidence suggests Tyrique's interest in Samie predates her All Stars appearance significantly. Months before rumours of their romance surfaced, Tyrique openly expressed his attraction. In an online clip, when asked hypothetically who he would most like to share a bed with, he immediately responded: "Samie, she's very good looking." Days before the latest All Stars season commenced, 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."
Further indications included Tyrique commenting "Happy New Year" with a heart emoji under Samie's Instagram post on January 5. Even casual social interactions hinted at his interest, with reports suggesting that when invited to lunch by fellow Love Islander Whitney Adebayo, his first question was whether Samie would be attending.
Speculation and Relationship Progression
These accumulated moments have led some observers to question whether Samie was aware of Tyrique's interest before entering the villa. An insider claimed: "Tyrique made his feelings clear before she even went in the villa. Some close circles are wondering if this was her game plan all along." Despite initial attempts to maintain privacy, the couple appears to be gradually sharing more about their relationship publicly, beginning with their celebratory dinner marking Samie's new professional role with W7 Cosmetics.
