Molly-Mae Hague revealed she had been "solo parenting" and "struggling" just days before announcing her split from Tommy Fury.
In a candid video shared on YouTube, the Love Island star shared that she had been caring for their daughter Bambi alone while her fiancé was away working.
The video was posted shortly before Wednesday's shocking announcement that the couple had decided to part ways after five years together.
On August 7, just a week before their split, Hague posted a YouTube video where she confessed to "struggling" and "solo parenting" their daughter while Fury was busy recording his audiobook.
Explaining how she struggled to find a work-life balance as a parent, she said in the vlog: “I, to be honest with you, have been not feeling… like, I mean this week has just been a lot of emotions.”
While Fury – who is a professional boxer – had his hands tied up in an audiobook project, Hague said she was left to pick up the parenting slack. Speaking to the camera, she noted that the past week had been the most “intense” of her life.
“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,” Hague said.
“Actually I’ve been solo parenting for like, two weeks now, basically because Tommy’s just been so busy.”
The reality TV star continued: “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 life-ing.
“I just feel like, at the minute I've been struggling a little bit.”
Hague acknowledged that her recent struggles were normal but shared her experiences in the hope that others might relate and feel less alone in their own challenges.
“I feel like we’re going through a little bit of a challenging phase,” she said. “Not only with Bambi, but also just with me and trying to juggle a lot.”
Hague continued and said that the stress of “solo parenting,” as well as prepping for a photoshoot for one of her recently-launched businesses, was taking a toll on her.
Despite recent challenges, Fury shared photos on Snapchat of them together on Wednesday morning, which saw him doting on their daughter before heading out for a dessert date with Hague.
However, just hours later, the influencer announced their split in an emotional Instagram statement, expressing that she was "extremely upset" about the end of their five-year romance.
Hague took to Instagram to share the news, admitted she “never imagined our story would end” while Fury followed suit with his own statement half an hour later, admitting he was "heartbroken" by the end of their relationship.
She wrote on her Story: “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.”
Hague did not give the reason behind their shock break-up but did address their daughter Bambi.
She continued: “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”.
Following Hague’s statement, Fury shared his own to his Instagram Story echoing her sentiments.
He wrote: “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.”
