Tommy Fury has made a brutally honest admission about his split from Molly-Mae Hague, saying he "probably would've walked away from me too" during the darkest period of their relationship. The boxer opened up about his struggles in his new BBC documentary series, taking full accountability for the breakdown of their romance.
The couple first met on Love Island in 2019, where Molly-Mae entered as a bombshell contestant on day three. They finished second on the show and became one of Britain's most beloved reality TV couples, eventually getting engaged and welcoming daughter Bambi.
Their relationship crumbled in August 2023 when Molly-Mae announced their split, stating their "relationship has come to an end". However, the pair quietly reconciled earlier this year, sharing a family photo in April.
Documentary revelations
Tommy's new documentary reveals the extent of his drinking problems that contributed to their split. According to The Mirror, he "had enough drink to last a lifetime in 2024", explaining he was drinking "four or five times a week".
"Suddenly, one day, you find that all you can do is sit down and then a few of them (drinks), it takes the pain away," Tommy explained. "You forget where you are, you forget what's going on. And sometimes you want that feeling all the time, and that's where obviously it starts."
The programme also reveals that Tommy's father John Fury encouraged Molly-Mae to leave his son during this difficult period. Tommy acknowledged this was the wake-up call he needed, saying: "I'm not happy that I went through that, but I'm grateful for the lessons that I've learned."
Path to redemption
The turning point came when Molly-Mae and Bambi moved out of their shared home. Tommy described this as "the moment" he "started to try and change things around".
"You think, 'oh no, nothing's wrong. It's not a problem. I'm enjoying myself.' But it is a problem, and everybody else can see it apart from you," he reflected. "When you accept that and you move on, that's when you can start healing from it."
Tommy now recognises the person he was during that dark period as unrecognisable. "Now, when I look at that person from back then, I don't even recognise that guy. It's just not me," he stated.
Family appreciation
Tommy praised Molly-Mae as "absolutely fantastic" and "the best mum in the world", saying he "couldn't have picked a better mother for Bambi". He acknowledged her juggling act, noting "she's always there, and she's the best mother that I could have picked."
In her Amazon Prime documentary, Molly-Mae confirmed they're taking "things slow" and their relationship is "worth saving". Going forward, Tommy says he might have "a couple of drinks" at special occasions like weddings, but recognises that regular drinking "is something nobody should be doing."
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury airs on Tuesday, August 19, at 9pm on BBC Three and iPlayer.
Sources used: "PA Media", "The Mirror", "Manchester Evening News" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
