TOMMY Mallet has made a big name for himself since he joined the cast of Towie in 2014.
Here’s all you need to know about the cheeky chappy who sold his multi-million-pound luxury footwear brand Mallet.
Who is Tommy Mallet?
Tommy Mallet, 31, grew up in Islington, north London.
His parents tied the knot on telly when they appeared on BBC’s 1999 series Love Town.
On the show, his parents eloped to Gretna Green but his mother turned up with a busload of people from her hometown in Ireland.
Tommy moved to Essex with his parents when he was 15 and was dubbed the “Patrick Swayze of Essex”.
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He says that he dodges the booze because he is a “nightmare” when he drinks and that he doesn’t want to get in trouble but is just “focused on life”.
Tommy has spoken out about his struggle with dyslexia, encouraging school children that it doesn’t matter if they are not academic as they can still achieve a lot – as he has – if they are determined and work hard.
He also revealed how his Piriformis syndrome had left him “stuck in a back brace” for months.
Is Tommy Mallet married and does he have children?
Tommy is married to long-term partner Georgia Kousoulou.
In December 2020, Georgia and Tommy announced they were expecting their first child.
The pair confirmed The Sun’s exclusive on Instagram and shared a sweet family selfie with Georgia cuddling their pet dog and Tommy holding up the baby scan.
He wrote: “Here’s some good news to end 2020, I feel so blessed and my life now feels complete ❤️ @georgiakousoulou May 2021”
Georgia gave birth to a baby boy named Brody Fordham on May 5, 2021, with Tommy revealing the happy news on Instagram.
In April 2023, Kousoulou revealed she had a miscarriage.
She wrote in a post on Instagram: “Our 12 week scan to be told our baby had not survived & I needed an op.
“12 weeks of feeling every emotion, hoping & praying but in the end, nothing else we could of done.”
When did Tommy Mallet marry Georgia Kousoulou?
Tommy and Georgia have been dating now for many years and despite a rocky start, the couple insist that they are still smitten.
Their relationship is the longest to come out of the reality show with other on-screen couples unable to go the distance.
Despite the shaky beginnings, the pair have grown stronger together with characteristics like his fierce loyalty and clear affection for Georgia earning him a place in viewer’s hearts.
Tommy proposed to Georgia in February 2022 whilst on holiday in Mexico.
Just call me the monk who’s sold his Ferrari for a bit”
Tommy Mallet
The proposal was filmed during season two of their show Georgia & Tommy: Baby Steps.
Speaking to the crew, Tommy said, “Since having the baby with Georgia I’ve realised she’s like superwoman, she’s the best mum ever.”
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How did Tommy Mallet start his business?
Tommy launched a business empire – not only has he collaborated with the brand Belvoir&Co to create a line of glasses and sunglasses, he also owned a shoe company called Mallet London which he sold in 2023.
As if that’s not enough, he is also co-owner of the popular Essex nightclub Circuit.
What happened to Tommy Mallets’ company?
Tommy left Mallet London in October 2023 after eight years as co-founding director.
Former Hunter Boots, Jigsaw and Canterbury CEO Christopher Stephenson took over as London’s director.
The reality star and businessman co-founded Mallet London in 2015.
The footwear brand is stocked in 60 retailers in 12 countries, including Selfridges, Flannels, and Tessuti.
Retail prices range from £33 for a T-shirt to £59 for a jacket.
In an interview in 2020, he said: “When I was younger I never had enough money to buy a pair of trainers that I genuinely liked because they were all so expensive, so I put pen to paper and decided to design something similar.
I’ve sold all my assets to defend myself and starting from scratch”
Tommy Mallet
“We went from having a £50k turnover at the end of our first year to having a turnover of around £2.5 million towards the end of our second year.”
What is Tommy Mallet’s net worth?
Tommy has an estimated net worth of £1 million.
He was once mentioned in the list of successful entrepreneurs by Forbes.
But in April 2024, he revealed he “sold everything” after being hit by a huge tax bill.
He has told fans how he’s offloaded all of his assets after departing his shoe company in October.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “It’s probably not over, but as it stands I can work and support my family.
“I’ve sold all my assets to defend myself and starting from scratch, but I’ve got some wonderful companies and I will give it my all to get it back so my family can continue living the life I worked so hard to give them.”
Tommy added: “Just call me the monk who’s sold his Ferrari for a bit.”
He also shared the reason he decided to sell his £200k Ferrari.
Tommy has now stepped out on his own to launch a new sneaker brand called CTRNE.
It currently boasts over 200 thousand followers on Instagram.
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How much is Mallet footwear worth?
The company’s turnover from January 2023 is £17.5 million.
It has net assets of £4.5 million.
Tommy was reportedly paid £7,500 per day through the company and made an eye-watering £2.75 million in 2022.
Mallet London celeb fans
Mallet London has gained recognition from well-known celebrities such as:
- Ollie Murs
- Craig David
- Will.I.Am
- Drake
What illness has Tommy Mallet got?
The TV star was told he has ADHD back in 2022, when he was 29 years old.
Appearing in an episode of Boots’ Taboo Talk podcast, Tommy said he discovered his disorder after realising he couldn’t listen to babies crying.
Speaking to podcast host Vogue Williams, he said: “Babies crying was the thing that got me actually diagnosed.
“When I proposed to Georgia, I was filming it, and I never forget, all I wanted to do was get out of the place we was in.
“I just wanted to move from there, it was a beautiful place in Mexico and people were looking… I spent all this money on flowers, but I was just like ‘let’s get out of here, Georgia’.
“And I’ll never forget, instead of celebrating, I got annoyed because the waitress kept on interrupting every time I was talking to Georgia.
“You know when they’re trying to do their job and you go somewhere posh and they want to put the napkin on you and turn your cutlery around.
“But for me, I’m like ‘stop coming near me now’, and that’s when I really realised there was something wrong with me.”
What is ADHD?
According to the NHS, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behaviour.
People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.
Symptoms tend to be noticed at an early age and are usually diagnosed when a child is under 12 years old.
However, if ADHD is not recognised when someone is a child, they can be diagnosed later as an adult.