And insiders tell us why her sister Zoe is on high alert after rumours of a rift between her and brother-in-law Tommy
LYING on the sofa with her two children and fiancé Tommy Fury, Molly Mae Hague looked like she was on cloud nine.
And it’s no surprise really; it’s been a whirlwind 24 months for the star, 27, with cheating claims, booze battles – and at one point it looked like Love Island’s golden couple were over for good. But now, with the addition of their second baby, things appear to be on the up – although insiders have suggested that the reality of the situation might be a little different.
Our source explained: “Molly is completely in the baby bubble right now and feels so happy she has a little boy to complete her family.
“But she hasn’t forgotten the journey they have been on to get here, and it’s very much make or break for the couple now.
“Tommy let slip to a lot of people that he was having a boy; he was pretty reckless about it, and it annoyed Molly.
“Tommy knows he really has to pull his socks up this time – he never wants Molly to struggle like she did when she had Bambi, and he understands that his needs will have to come in second place now.
“But there is just one thing he needs to get out of the way first, and then he’s planning a whole summer at home.”
Over the weekend, Tommy will be going head-to-head with the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall, after months of training.
It’s thought Tommy will reveal the name of his baby boy on his fight shorts, which Molly often takes the lead in designing.
Training for the fight has meant he wasn’t around as much in Molly’s final weeks as they had both hoped, and while Tommy made the birth, less than 24 hours later he was back at his camp, leaving Molly and the tot.
Her sister Zoe – who has been vocal about her concerns with Tommy – is said to be on high alert.
The decision raised eyebrows, but we’re told that Molly fully supports him and was, of course, fully aware that Tommy would be spending time away.
After her first birth, Molly questioned if she would “ever feel happy again”, and described breastfeeding as “dark, dark times”.
Molly revealed she had given birth last week at London’s Portland Hospital, where birth packages start from £15,000 and can cost up to £30,000.
In a truly touching full circle moment, Molly had the same midwife who was present when she gave birth to her daughter Bambi, three.
Revealing the complicated logistics, another source said: “Molly had been in London for the past week while Tommy continued his training camp in Manchester ahead of his Eddie Hall fight.
“Tommy flew straight down to be by her side as soon as she told him labour had started. They went to the hospital that afternoon, and the baby was born a few hours later.
“Tommy rushed down with flowers, her favourite chocolates, Ferrero Rocher and the blanket she wanted to wrap the baby in for the first pictures, as she’d forgotten it at home.”
But he was left “devastated” when he was forced to fly back soon after to concentrate on the fight.
Things are indeed different this time, though; Tommy is living in the family home while training, so he’s not completely absent.
He has found time to pop out to get his hair done ahead of his big fight, an impressive feat for a new dad in the middle of a training camp.
Nevertheless, it’s been a huge relief to Molly’s family – particularly sister Zoe – after she previously expressed her reservations about Tommy and their relationship.
Our source explained: “Zoe has been there to pick up the pieces on a number of occasions – she was Molly’s rock when she had Bambi and has just been the biggest constant in her life.
“Some people might think it’s sad it’s her sister and not her husband, but Molly is just grateful.
“She has known what life is like with Tommy for years now and has seen what Paris has gone through with Tyson, so she’s put her own boundaries in place, as well as strict rules with Tommy.
“Things are going to be very different this time round, and she’s determined that they prioritise their relationship over work.”
The couple who met and fell for each other on Love Island in 2019 had daughter Bambi in January 2023 and got engaged in July of that year.
But everything came crashing down in 2024, when Molly threw Tommy out of their £4million Cheshire mansion after he was accused of kissing a blonde beauty on a lads’ holiday in Macedonia — something he has repeatedly denied.
His wild partying had always been a huge bone of contention before she dumped him very publicly, telling her followers: “After five years of being together I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.”
Molly’s parents, Debbie and Stephen, and her older sister Zoe were distraught.
Tommy blamed the split on a previously undisclosed drink problem, and slowly, but surely, he made things right with Molly.
Molly spoke very candidly about Tommy’s partying in the first series of Behind It All last year and said: “He wanted to have a family life but also have the life of a 25-year-old boy with no responsibilities, and the two don’t go hand in hand.
“He’s never had an alcohol problem; it’s just that alcohol caused problems for us.
“It got to a point where I wasn’t really looking forward to anything because alcohol affected it so much.”
Their break-up was traumatic for Molly, who revealed she had therapy to deal with it.
She said: “It was deep. The past does affect me. I’m an avoider, and I struggle to face things head-on.
“My biggest trauma would be my break-up last year.”
She admitted she still “lived in fear” that things could all be ruined again, but added: “Therapy has helped me clear my head and go into this next chapter with a strong mindset.
Molly-Mae and Tommy’s relationship timeline
From Love Island to a diamond ring and baby – we look at how Molly and Tommy have got to where they are today.
June 2019: Molly and Tommy first meet on Love Island.
July 2019: Tommy makes things official by asking Molly to be his girlfriend.
July 2019: Molly and Tommy finish Love Island in second place.
September 2019: The couple move into a three-bedroom apartment in Manchester.
December 2019: Molly supports Tommy at his first boxing match since leaving the villa.
May 2020: Molly and Tommy turn 21 and pull out all the stops with dozens of balloons and lavish cakes to mark each other’s milestone days.
June 2020: The loved-up couple move to a new apartment just outside of Manchester city centre.
October 2021: Molly and Tommy fall victim to burglars. Professional thieves target their rented flat while they are away and they lose £800,000 worth of possessions.
March 2022: They buy their first ‘dream home’ together. Molly and Tommy warn they will only ‘share snippets’ of their pad following the burglary.
September 2022: Molly and Tommy announce they are expecting their first baby together. Alongside a sweet video, Molly says: ‘I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet.’
October 2022: It’s a girl! The couple confirmed they are having a daughter.
January 2023: Molly gives birth to baby Bambi on January 23rd.
July 2023: Tommy whisks Molly and Bambi on a family holiday to Ibiza. The couple get engaged after Tommy pops the question on a cliff top.
September 2023: At Home With The Furys drops on Netflix. The couple feature in Tommy’s brother Tyson’s reality show. Tommy and Molly come to blows over their parenting plans.
November 2023: Tommy is caught on camera partying topless with Chris Brown and unknown women in Abu Dhabi. Molly removes her engagement ring.
December 2023: Molly admits she’s ‘been through it’ but puts her engagement ring back on.
January 2024: Bambi turns one. Molly and Tommy celebrate with a lavish party at home.
March 2024: Bambi goes on her first skiing holiday to France with her parents.
April 2024: Molly and Tommy treat Bambi to a family holiday in Disneyland Paris.
August 2024: Molly reveals she has SPLIT from Tommy leaving fans shocked.
May 2025: The couple get back together after nine months apart.
October 2025: Molly reveals she and Tommy are living together again.
February 2026: The couple reveal they are expecting their second baby.
“I feel confident in my decision and how amazing this will be for us as a family.”
Our insider said: “Some people might say this is a bit like a band-aid baby and in a lot of ways he is, but the pair have really worked through a lot of their issues, so they are hoping it’s not just a temporary repair over the cracks.”
Let’s hope so – because it would hurt a hell of a lot more trying to rip that off now.
