Noah Cyrus Reportedly Taking Dad Billy Ray Cyrus' Side After Divorce From Mom Tish Cyrus

Noah Cyrus is team dad all the way, and her unyielding support for Billy Ray Cyrus may be linked to allegedly losing her then-lover, Dominic Purcell, to her mother, Tish Cyrus.

There has been speculation of beef within the Cyrus clan for months, especially when Noah skipped her mother's second marriage to the "Prison Break" actor. An insider is sharing how Billy Ray and Tish's divorce significantly impacted their family.

It is believed that sides were taken after Billy Ray filed to end his over two-decade marriage to Tish in 2022. The separation proved difficult for the family; however, Noah remains her father's steady rock amid the apparent strained relationships within the Cyrus family.

A source recently claimed the 24-year-old has stuck by her dad's side for the longest time, saying: "Noah is very loyal to Billy Ray. She and Billy Ray have always had a really close relationship."

The insider continued, "It hasn't been easy for any of the kids. Their parents' separation was really hard, but it was also long overdue." Despite the alleged challenges, Noah and Billy Ray continued to find happiness after his divorce.

Five months after he filed to end his marriage to Tish in April 2022, the country music star collaborated on a song for Noah's debut album, "The Hardest Part." The emotional track detailed the youngest Cyrus's recovery from addiction, and the doting father proudly shared the melody on Instagram.

His tribute sparked a sweet response from his daughter, who wrote, "The honor is mine daddy!!! So grateful to share this track I wrote about you, pappy, and papaw Cyrus .. you're my hero and inspiration .. I love u."

As stated, this touching moment came months after Billy Ray filed to end his longtime marriage to Tish. At the time of their separation, a representative for the family released a joint statement on behalf of Tish and Billy Ray to PEOPLE, saying:

"It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in our hearts. We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths."

"We will always be family and look forward to a continued and loving shared experience as friends and parents," the statement continued, adding:

"We have not come to this decision lightly or quickly but with so much going on in the world, we wanted to provide some clarity and closure, so we can remain focused on what is important. With Love and Hope… Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus."

When Noah skipped her mother's remarriage to Purcell last August, many believed her actions were in support of Billy Ray. However, a source recently claimed the mother and daughter fought over the same man.

During a February episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Tish recalled how her relationship with the Hollywood hunk began. She explained that she had a longtime crush on her second husband while watching the "Prison Break" series with her two older daughters, Brandi and Miley.

In 2016, Purcell sent Tish a friendly DM on Instagram, but she missed the message and didn't reply until 2022. She connected with the actor shortly after filing for divorce from Billy Ray, and their relationship blossomed into the beautiful romance they have today.

However, the source claimed Tish's recollection was far from the pure story she gave on the podcast. The 56-year-old allegedly met her second husband while he was in a romantic relationship with her youngest daughter, Noah.

"Noah was [seeing] Dominic when Tish started pursuing him," the informant claimed, stressing that Tish "was aware" of the situation. This betrayal broke the youngest Cyrus's heart, with the insider saying:

"The turmoil between Noah and Tish goes far beyond [what people think]. Noah is very distraught over Tish stealing Dominic from her."

As for Noah's absence at Tish and Purcell's wedding, the source claimed the 24-year-old couldn't attend the event because no one wanted her there. She allegedly never received an invitation to the wedding, and even if she wished to participate, her path was blocked by armed guards.

The source claimed her older sister Miley had allegedly requested for security to be stationed outside her home that day as a precaution to keep Noah out, who lives in a condo blocks away from the property.