‘Heartbroken’ Tommy Fury breaks his silence with statement after Molly Mae announces shock split one year after proposal
TOMMY Fury has broken his silence with a statement on social media after Molly Mae announced their split after getting engaged last year.
The heartbroken boxer took to Instagram almost one hour after Molly, 24, shared their "upsetting" news with fans.
Tommy, 25, 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.
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"Please respect our privacy, and our families privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time."
The former couple, who share daughter Bambi, have now both confirmed their romance is over after five years of dating and getting engaged.
Molly posted the news in an emotional Instagram Story on Wednesday afternoon.
The YouTube star also said she needed time away from work and was quitting social media.
She said: "Never in a million years did I think l'd ever have to write this.
"After five years of being together I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.
Bizarre Editor Ellie Henman's View
From Ellie Henman
GASPS of horror echoed around our desks as one Molly Mae revealed she had split from Tommy.
The break up, after five years, was completely unexpected.
In recent months the pair had faced off rumours he had a roving eye, after he was spotted partying with women 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 these 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 down on one knee.
The pair’s relationship, alongside Love Island fan-favourite Ellie Bellie and later 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 pouring over her every word as they attempt to emulate her life.
In truth, Molly is one of the only Love Islanders I follow on social media for her content, along with a number of my friends, who like me enjoy 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 be combing the internet and social media for clues now.
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 a follower of hers, 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 – it is a hell of a lot harder.
"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"
Rumours swirled earlier this year that the couple's relationship was on the rocks.
They fueled talk of a split when Molly seemed to ignore Tommy's 25th birthday on social media after going big on the occassion in previous years.
She failed to wish her fiance a happy birthday on the day two months ago.
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Molly also stayed quiet after Tommy announced he had landed a role in an upcoming comedy movie called The Debt Inherited.
The mum-of-one, who usually shares daily updates on her family life, did not publicly congratulate Tommy on his new career move.
Molly-Mae and Tommy's relationship timeline
June 2019: Molly and Tommy first met 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 in to 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 both turned 21 and pulled out all the stops with dozens of balloons and lavish cakes to mark each other's milestone days.
June 2020: The loved-up couple moved to a new apartment just outside of Manchester city centre.
October 2021: Molly and Tommy fell victim to burglars. Their rented flat was targeted by professional thieves while they were away and they lost £800,000 worth of possessions.
March 2022: They bought their first 'dream home' together. Molly and Tommy warned they would 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 said: 'I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet.'
October 2022: It's a girl! The couple confirm 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 Fury's drops on Netflix. The couple feature in Tommy's cousin Tyson's reality show with his wife Paris. Tommy and Molly come to blows over their parenting plans.
November 2023: Tommy is caught on camera partying 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 to Disneyland Paris.
