school's out
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury clashed over Traveller traditions and schooling for Bambi
Fans were stunned to hear the long-term couple had ended their relationship
MOLLY-MAE Hague and Tommy Fury struggled to see eye-to-eye in one aspect of their daughter's future.
The pair, who have now split up, were previously seen disagreeing about a fundamental thing - education.
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The Love Island alums met on the ITV show in 2019 and welcomed daughter Bambi in January 2023.
Fans were shocked when Molly-Mae posted a statement confirming she had ended her relationship with Tommy.
In footage from last year, they are seen clashing over how they each want their daughter to be educated.
Molly revealed Tommy's thoughts on Bambi's education during Netflix's series At Home With The Furys.
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She revealed to the cameras how her then-fiancé had discussed the option of Bambi not going to school because of his Traveller background.
Meanwhile, the professional boxer made it clear that he intended to raise Bambi in the Traveller way he was brought up, with family being "number one".
Traditionally, Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller children leave school after primary in order to learn 'traditional' skills.
For boys, these can include bricklaying and tree-cutting, while girls will be taught homemaking.
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Some fans were still left shocked by Tommy's revelation.
One wrote on Reddit: "I was so shocked that Tommy didn’t want his children to go to school!!
Heartbreaking confession from Molly-Mae leaves fans in tears as they try to ‘stay strong’ after Tommy Fury split
"Molly was thoughtful about the different cultures but basically said yeah no our kid is going to school."
Another replied: "He didn’t want his kids to go to school?!"
It comes as The Sun revealed Molly-Mae dumped Tommy after learning he had cheated on her.
Friends close to Molly-Mae - who was seen for the first time today - told The Sun she was now expecting women to come forward about Tommy’s cheating on her during their five-year relationship.
A source said: “Molly-Mae is now aware Tommy was unfaithful to her.
'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.
“She believes it has happened a number of times. It seems he would play away when he knew people wouldn’t recognise him.
“Molly-Mae is absolutely heartbroken and says she fully expects that other women are going to come forward and speak to her about him being unfaithful.
“Molly-Mae has been completely crushed by this. She thought she could trust Tommy completely.
“The love they once had has been shattered.”
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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.