Elizabeth Hurley's relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus 'works very well' because they are both 'empty nesters'

Elizabeth Hurley's relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus "works very well" because they are both "empty nesters".

The 61-year-old model/actress - who has been dating the singer since last year - is mother to a son, Damian, 24, from a previous relationship, while Billy has six children including pop star Miley Cyrus, 33 - and Elizabeth has revealed their new blended family feels easy because the kids are all grown up.

During an appearance on the Off Air with Jane and Fi podcast, she explained: "It works very well, I think ...

"They were at school. There were still school runs, school holidays. There was an awful lot to juggle. And now, Billy and I are empty nesters. All our children are independent and Damian is the youngest of all of them."

Elizabeth went on to explain she had a very different dynamic when she was dating late cricket star Shane Warne as they both had young children.

She added: "When I dated a previous boyfriend of mine, Shane – who sadly, of course, isn’t with us anymore – he had three kids and they were all sort of the same age as Damian and then a few years above, but they were kids ...

"It’s very different [with Billy]. It’s more grown up and it’s easier."