Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury left fans stunned as they announced their split after five years in separate statements - but hinted at a 'bit of a challenging phase' in their relationship days before. The couple had met on Love Island in 2019 but have called it quits almost exactly a year after getting engaged in Ibiza. Despite the surprise for many, some eagle-eyed followers had sensed tension between the pair, both aged 25.
In a vlog posted just days before their separation was made public, Molly-Mae opened up about feeling the strain of 'solo-parenting' while Tommy was away on business. The Love Island star candidly shared: "I, to be honest with you, have been not feeling..
. like, I mean this week has just been a lot of emotions." She revealed that Tommy was busy recording his audiobook, saying: "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.
" Read more Molly-Mae Hague's last post with Tommy Fury as she says 'tricked' She continued, highlighting the extent of her solo efforts: "Actually I've been solo parenting for like, two weeks now, basically because Tommy's just been so busy." But she praised her now ex, adding: "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 lifeing.
" Concluding her thoughts, she admitted: "I feel like we're going through a little bit of a challenging phase." Molly-Mae was the first to go public with the news. She wrote: "Never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this," and "After five years together I never thought 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". Shortly after Molly-Mae's announcement, Tommy also took to Instagram, writing: "I am heartbroken to share that Molly and I have decided to end our relationship.
The past 5 years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi and I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad." "Bambi is our priority. Please respect our privacy, and our families privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time.
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