IT was the split that no-one saw coming.
But now a video has resurfaced that has left Molly-Mae Hague fans in tears, thanks to a heartbreaking confession she made prior to announcing her break-up from fiance Tommy Fury.
In the with Steven Bartlett on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the Dragon's Den star asked Molly - who shares 18-month-old daughter Bambi with Tommy - if she has "a lot of friends".
"Straight up no, no I don't," Molly replied.
"My circle is minuscule. I have literally about five people in my circle and that includes friends.
"I have acquaintances and I have people in my life that I stay with my friends. but I, no, my circle is absolutely tiny and I like it that way.
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"I wouldn't have it any other way.
"I work, I spend time with my boyfriend and I go to bed, that is literally my life."
Molly went on to insist she's never been bothered about having a busy social life.
"I don't really drink, I don't party, I don't go out but that is just because I actually don't enjoy it," she said.
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"It's not for me.
"I'd rather just focus on making money, being successful and being happy."
"Appreciate her honesty," Steven wrote in the comments on the video clip of the podcast interview, which he shared on TikTok.
"Anyone here after the announcement?" someone else wrote, alongside a crying emoji.
"She looks hurt when she said the first part," another sighed.
"This is really sad," a third admitted.
"That's sad - we are social creatures," someone else said.
As another added: "This clip really stuck with me".
'Molly and Tommy appeared to be picture perfect, their break-up was completely unexpected'
BY Ellie Henman, Bizarre Editor
GASPS of horror echoed around our desks as Molly Mae revealed she had split from Tommy.
The break up, after five years, was completely unexpected.
In recent months, the pair had faced rumours he had a roving eye after he was spotted partying with women - all 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 this 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 getting down on one knee.
The pair’s relationship, complete with Love Island fan-favourite Ellie Bellie and, later, the arrival of 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 poring over her every word as they attempt to emulate her life.
In truth, Molly is one of the only Love Islanders I, along with a number of my friends, follow on social media for 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 now be combing the internet and social media for clues.
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 follower, 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 – they are a hell of a lot harder.
Molly-Mae and Tommy left fans "blindsided" when they announced their split on Wednesday.
In a statement, Molly-Mae wrote: "Never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this.
"After five years of being together I never imagined 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."
Tommy also issued a statement, adding: "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.
"Please respect our privacy, and our families' privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time."
Their statements, which were notably issued separately, sparked a social media outpouring from fans, with many admitting they'd been left stunned by the announcement.
"Please tell me it’s not true, stay strong," one wrote.
"Is anyone else absolutely shocked at Molly’s story?" another added.
"I feel like I've grown up watching their relationship together."
"OMG Tommy & Molly have split up & there's me waiting for their wedding to take place next yr," a third said.
The couple became Love Island legends when they fell for each other on series four, back in 2019.
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They got engaged while on holiday in Ibiza in July 2023, six months after Molly-Mae gave birth to their daughter Bambi.