MOLLY-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury were “living separate lives” for weeks before their split – as the star opened up on her “solo parenting” struggle.
The Love Island duo, both 25, left fans completely stunned as they announced the end of their relationship on social media yesterday.
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Molly and Tommy, both 25, were engaged and share a daughter Bambi, aged one, from their five years together.
Yet the Filter tan brand founder and champion boxer – who spent months apart during her pregnancy and bickered on-screen in a tense exchange over a credit card – appeared akin to ships in the night during the past few weeks.
A pal of the pair told MailOnline earlier this year: “They are spending time apart quite a bit.
“They are leading quite separate lives.”
The YouTube content creator – who shares candid videos with her fans on the platform – even told how she had been “solo parenting” for the past few weeks.
It came as Tommy was recording his audio book and, in light of the news, fans have taken it as a clue to their split.
Molly told fans Tommy had been “recording his audio book” so she had been left with the childcare.
Molly even described it as “the most intense week of my entire life”, adding: “He’s done it now, and I’m so proud of him because I know that was a really big deal to him, but I have been solo parenting pretty much the entire week.
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“I’ve been solo parenting for like, two weeks now, basically because Tommy’s just been so busy.
“When he’s home from doing work and stuff, he’s so incredible and so helpful. I can’t say any different, like, he’s such an incredible dad, but I have been this week, like, just really… mum life has been mum life-ing.”
Fans are now convinced Tommy had, in fact, already packed his bags and moved out of their home a fortnight ago.
Meanwhile, she told her YouTube following the sports ace had misplaced one of their credit cards – with a tense exchange about the mishap then playing out on a recent vlog.
Mum of one Molly is being supported by her close mates in the wake of the shock break up, including WAG Anouska Santos.
She left eyebrows raised with the wording of her split statement – with fans believing it deliberately conceals the “real reason.”
‘Molly and Tommy appeared to be picture perfect, their break-up was completely unexpected’
BY Ellie Henman, Bizarre Editor
GASPS of horror echoed around our desks as Molly Mae revealed she had split from Tommy.
The break up, after five years, was completely unexpected.
In recent months, the pair had faced rumours he had a roving eye after he was spotted partying with women – all while Molly-Mae was at home holding their baby.
Her statement smacks of something that has yet to come to light.
Although she’s written it with a clever PR eye watching over it, Molly’s devastation spills out in every word.
As I type, my WhatsApp groups are flashing up with texts about how this seemingly rock solid couple have crumbled into nothing.
Just three weeks ago, Molly posted a video of the moment Tommy proposed – after he pulled an elaborate stunt which ended up with him getting down on one knee.
The pair’s relationship, complete with Love Island fan-favourite Ellie Bellie and, later, the arrival of their daughter Bambi, appeared to outsiders to be picture perfect.
Molly has built her brand around her wholesome family life with Tommy.
Cosy photographs are carefully curated for her Instagram grid, with her 7.9million followers poring over her every word as they attempt to emulate her life.
In truth, Molly is one of the only Love Islanders I, along with a number of my friends, follow on social media for her girl next door vibe and stylish fashion picks.
Celebrity breakups are often ten a penny, but there is something shocking about the ending of what, on the surface, appeared to be such a happy relationship.
Earlier this year, at Soccer Aid, Tommy was cagey when asked about their upcoming wedding plans by one of my colleagues.
It wasn’t altogether too strange, as most blokes aren’t overly keen to chat about their missus when they’re with their mates playing football.
But it was a definite gear change from the Tommy many of us have interviewed over the years, as he was always so gushing about his bride-to-be.
Thousands of Molly-Mae’s fans, and no doubt a number of Instagram and Tattle Life sleuths, will now be combing the internet and social media for clues.
And given the number of calls coming into our desk, I have no doubt that the real reason Molly-Mae ended things with Tommy will come to light in the next few hours.
As a genuine fan and follower, I really hope she is being supported by the people who love her most.
Break ups suck at the best of times. But when you’re in the public eye, and you choose to announce your split so suddenly – and clearly without mutual consent – they are a hell of a lot harder.
Initial reactions from their fans indicate that most believe Tommy was “at fault.”
In her message, posted to Instagram, she said: “Never in a million years did I think I’d ever have to write this.
“After five years of being together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.
“I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy’s relationship has come to an end.
“I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me now and always, my beautiful daughter. Without us there would be no her, she will always be my priority.
“I want to thank you all for the love you have shown us over the last five years. You have all been a part of our journey and I feel it’s right to share this with you all.
“Whilst I attempt to navigate the coming days and weeks please kindly respect my privacy over this difficult time, I’ll be back when it feels right. Molly-Mae X”
“Heartbroken” boxer Tommy then released a message surrounding the split.
Tommy confirmed the pair, who met on Love Island in 2019, had gone their separate ways.
In a short message to his 5.4million followers, the reality TV star turned boxer paid tribute to Molly.
He said: “I am heartbroken to share that Molly & I have decided to end our relationship.
“The past 5 years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi & I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad. Bambi is our priority.
“Please respect our privacy, and our family’s privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time.”
It comes as Tommy made a last-ditch attempt to save their relationship with a declaration of flowers to Molly last month.
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