Molly-Mae responds to baby name backlash in emotional video
She called her daughter Bambi
Last updated 9th Feb 2023
Following the birth of her beautiful baby girl in January, Love Island 2019 star Molly-Mae Hague finally revealed the name she'd chosen for her daughter with Tommy Fury on Tuesday 31st January, introducing baby Bambi to the world.
However, just hours after sharing her unique name choice on Instagram, the 23-year-old made the decision to turn off comments on the post, after she received shocking backlash from a number of followers.
Now, Molly-Mae has publicly spoken about the harsh backlash for the first time, during her latest YouTube video titled 'My Birth Story'.
During the 36-minute video, Molly introduces baby Bambi to her fans, whilst admitting the day she revealed her daughter's name was a 'hard day'.
She said: "The name reveal was a hard day for me. I switched Instagram comments off on that post. I was brought back down to earth very quickly of how nasty this world can be.
"Because we'd literally known that our first baby girl was going to be called Bambi, we had gotten so used to the idea that that was going to be her name and to us it wasn't really that unusual anymore."
She added: "And I know it's unusual and unique and not going to be to everyone's taste, but when we announced it, in my mind it was just beautiful. It's her, she's Bambi and that's a beautiful name, amazing, amazing... And then just two seconds after I posted it I was like: 'Oh my God!'"
Check out Molly-Mae and Tommy's relationship timeline so far:
June 2019: Tommy Fury enters the Love Island villa
Just hours after the first 10 Islanders stepped foot in the villa, professional boxer Tommy Fury entered as the first bombshell, alongside dancer Curtis Pritchard.
June 2019: Molly-Mae meets Tommy for the first time
On Day Four of Love Island 2019, model and social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague entered the villa, catching the eye of many of the boys, including Tommy!
June 2019: Molly-Mae picks Tommy to go on a date
After seeing him on screen for a number of days before entering the villa, Molly-Mae chose Tommy as her first date, in the outdoor hot tub!
The pair clearly hit off from the get go, with Tommy even turning up with a red rose!
June 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy couple up
Despite both Tommy and Molly-Mae having interest from more than one person in the villa, the pair chose to couple up during the first re coupling of the 2019 series.
June 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy have their first argument
After bombshell Maura Higgins entered the villa and appeared to turn Tommy's head, the pair had their first heated argument when Molly-Mae felt Tommy was prioritising Maura over her.
However, it turns out Maura's arrival actually made the pair stronger, with Molly-Mae realising her true feelings for Tommy.
June 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy share their first kiss
After putting the Maura drama behind them, Tommy and Molly-Mae stayed coupled up and later took their romance to the next level, sharing their first kiss at the fire pit!
June 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy enjoy their first official date
Tommy and Molly-Mae were able to get to know each other even further when they went on their first ever date away from the villa.
The pair went horse riding, with Tommy even singing Molly-Mae a song!
June 2019: Tommy pined for Molly-Mae during Casa Amor
After Molly-Mae left toy elephant (Ellie Belly) on Tommy's bed whilst she went off to Casa Amor, Tommy couldn't stop thinking about the model, melting viewers hearts in the process.
June 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy are reunited
Following a few days apart when Molly-Mae headed over to Casa Amor, Love Island viewers were left in tears of joy when both Tommy and Molly-Mae stayed faithful to each other, reuniting in one of the most beautiful moments of Love Island history.
July 2019: Tommy and Molly-Mae make it official
With the help from his fellow Islanders and BFF Curtis, Tommy asked Molly-Mae to be his girlfriend, writing her a cute little note from Ellie Belly.
With the whole villa watching on, Tommy declared his feelings for Molly-Mae, with the couple making things official.
July 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy become parents (kind of)
Molly-Mae and Tommy's relationship was put to the test during the annual parenting challenge! The couple 'welcomed' a baby boy called Tommy Jr.
August 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy finish as runners-up
Despite being one of the strongest couples on the show, Molly-Mae and Tommy didn't actually win the 2019 series, instead finishing in second place behind Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill.
August 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy arrive back in the UK
Following their whirlwind stint on Love Island, love birds Molly-Mae and Tommy arrived back in the UK to meet each other's family and friends and start their new life together.
August 2019: Fears of a split
Just weeks after Molly-Mae and Tommy arrived back to normality, fans of the pair were convinced they'd split up, after they both chose to remain silent on social media.
Luckily this wasn't the case, with a source close to the pair saying, "Tommy and Molly are very much together and so excited for what's to come. They absolutely have not split. They currently have a very hectic schedule and are just adjusting to a routine"
September 2019: Molly-Mae and Tommy move in together
After initially moving into Molly-Mae's Manchester flat, the pair later bought their own apartment together.
Tommy told Digital Spy at the time, "It's going really good, you know. The biggest thing about moving in a relationship, you have to have trust and to be honest with each other, and since day one, me and Molly have been real and really honest with each other."
December 2019: Molly-Mae supports Tommy at his fight
Molly-Mae proved she was ever the supportive girlfriend in December, supporting Tommy at one of his boxing fights, which of course he went on to win.
Sharing this photo on her Instagram page, Molly-Mae called Tommy her 'champ'.
January 2020: Molly-Mae and Tommy enjoy a trip to the Maldives
Following a busy Christmas period, Molly-Mae and Tommy kicked off the New Year together on a luxury holiday to the Maldives. Looking happier than ever, the pair kept fans up to date with some amazing snaps, with many thinking Tommy was about to propose.
February 2020: Molly-Mae and Tommy jet off to Vegas
In support of Tommy's brother Tyson Fury, both Tommy and Molly-Mae jetted over to Vegas in February 2020 as the world watched Tyson's boxing match against Deontay Wilder.
May 2020: Molly-Mae wishes Tommy a Happy Birthday
As Tommy turned 21 on 7th May, Molly-Mae posted this cute photo wishing her man a very happy birthday. She captioned the shot with 'Happy 21st birthday my boy. I love you with my whole heart💛.' (sic)
May 2020: Molly-Mae tells Tommy not to propose
Despite the pair still being as strong as ever in May 2020, Molly-Mae took to her YouTube page to reveal she's told Tommy not to propose to her, because the pair are just 'too young'.
She said, "Tommy would literally propose to me tomorrow if I would let him but I keep saying to him, 'No, let's just wait, let's just wait,' because I'm too young.
"It will happen one day, it's something we can look forward to together, so I just wanna leave it for another day.
"But marriage and kids are two things that will happen soon, hopefully. But, when I say soon I don't mean next week!"
May 2020: Tommy buys Molly-Mae a puppy for her 21st birthday
Just weeks later, Molly-Mae was spoilt rotten by her boyfriend as she celebrated her own 21st birthday in lockdown.
Tommy not only decorated their Manchester apartment, but he also bought her a Cartier ring and a new white Pomeranian puppy.
June 2020: Molly-Mae and Tommy announce tragic news of puppy's death
Just days after welcoming their new puppy Mr Chai, Molly-Mae and Tommy released a statement revealing the heartbreaking news that their dog had sadly passed away.
The couple released a 12-minute long video to Molly-Mae YouTube account, revealing Mr Chai's cause of death following at autopsy at the vets.
June 2020: Molly-Mae and Tommy move into new apartment
Following the tragic death of their puppy, Molly-Mae and Tommy made a 'fresh start' by moving house! Molly-Mae shared a glimpse of her new apartment on her Instagram Story.
April 2021: Molly-Mae talks kids and baby names
After previously revealing that she wanted to have kids while she's "young", Molly-Mae took to her Instagram Story in April to tell her fans that she already had her future baby's name picked out!
Could we have a little Hague-Fury baby soon?!
April 2021: Tommy teases a potential proposal soon
It seems the pair aren't shy when it comes to dropping hints on their Instagram Stories, with Tommy also teasing the pair's future plans in an 'Assumptions' series on his Story just weeks later.
When questioned about when he plans on proposing to Molly-Mae, Tommy grinned and answered "sooner than you think", before giving us a wink.
June 2021: Molly-Mae hints that she's feeling broody
Not long after Tommy admitted that he wanted a baby sooner rather than later, Molly-Mae hinted that she was feeling broody as the pair spent the day looking after Tommy's baby nephew. Sharing a series of sweet photos and videos, Molly-Mae wrote: 'My heart And ovaries' (sic).
July 2021: Molly-Mae and Tommy celebrate two year anniversary
On Wednesday 7th July, Molly-Mae and Tommy celebrated their two-year anniversary since meeting in the Love Island villa. Tommy showered his girl in flowers and gifts, whilst Molly-Mae paid a gushing tribute to Tommy on Instagram.
July 2021: Molly-Mae and Tommy try on engagement rings
During a 'Get Ready With Me' video shared on her YouTube channel, Molly-Mae admitted that she and Tommy had tried on engagement rings... albeit, just "for a bit of fun".
Molly-Mae later claimed that when it comes to Tommy proposing, she knows "he won't cut corners" and that "he keeps saying we just need to find a ring". According to Mol: "As soon as we pick the ring, that is when he'll propose to me" - EEK!
August 2021: Tommy pays tribute to Molly at his boxing match
Ahead of his boxing match in August 2021, Tommy paid a subtle tribute to his girlfriend, with an Ellie Belly charm.
December 2021: Molly hits back at split rumours
After a tough few months that saw Molly and Tommy fall victim to a house burglary, fans of the couple were worried as they seemed to take a break from social media. However, in December, Molly hit back at split rumours when a fan asked her 'why they had split' during a Q&A on Instagram.
The influencer replied to the question with a picture of Tommy in their kitchen, writing: 'If I had a £1 for every time someone asked me this.'
They were then seen enjoying a romantic dinner on Molly's Instagram stories. Phew!
December 2021: Tommy surprises Molly-Mae with a trip to New York
On 31st December 2021, Tommy surprised his girlfriend Molly-Mae with a trip to New York, USA, sparking a whirlwind of rumours that the professional boxer was gearing up to propose.
Many fans were convinced that Tommy was going to propose to Molly-Mae on New Year's Eve, in what could have been the sweetest Love Island proposal yet!
January 2022: Engagement clues
Fans were surprised to see that neither Molly-Mae or Tommy had announced any kind of news surrounding an engagement come New Year's Day, however, many eagle-eyed fans are convinced that they have spotted some clues from the influencers.
Sharing a picture of her and Tommy holding hands, Molly-Mae can be seen hiding her ring finger, as well as covering up Tommy's with her thumb. In another post, Molly-Mae is hiding her left hand in her pocket, leaving fans questioning whether this is because she has a new ring... 👀
March 2022: Molly-Mae and Tommy buy their first home
After a three year hunt, Molly-Mae and Tommy bought their 'dream home' in 2022, with the couple moving in in March. Molly-Mae has set up a home account called @mollymaison_.
September 2022: Molly-Mae announces that she is pregnant
Molly-Mae and Tommy announced on Instagram the lovely news that she was pregnant! Sharing a clip of her baby bump to her Instagram page, the pair revealed to us all that they are expecting their first child together.
October 2022: Molly-Mae and Tommy reveal gender of unborn baby
Weeks after their pregnancy announcement, Molly-Mae and Tommy shared this cute video to reveal they were expecting a baby girl!
November 2022: Molly-Mae and Tommy head to Dubai on a babymoon
After Tommy's fight, the pair headed off to Dubai for a babymoon before their baby girl's arrival.
December 2022: Tommy surprises Molly-Mae at her lavish baby shower
Molly-Mae hosted a stunning baby shower at the beginning of December 2022, with her closest family and friends in attendance. Tommy surprised his girl at the shower, gifting her an amazing Chanel bag.
January 2023: The pair welcome their baby girl
On 30th January 2023, Molly-Mae and Tommy announced the lovely news that they had welcomed their baby girl into the world! Sharing the news in a joint post on Instagram, they captioned the image with their daughter's date of birth, writing: '23/01/23🤍'.
February 2023: Molly-Mae reveals her baby's name
Shortly after the influencer announced the birth of her and Tommy's baby girl, Molly-Mae took to Instagram to reveal the long-awaited name of her daughter. Sharing a pic of her new bundle of joy in her crib, fans also saw a neon light revealing her sweet name - Bambi.
March 2023: Molly-Mae reveals how her relationship with Tommy has changed
During a Q&A with fans on Instagram in March 2023, Molly-Mae revealed her relationship with Tommy has changed for the better since having Bambi. She said: 'Yes... it's made us one million times stronger. Having a baby is all about team work, we are still figuring it out together bit we are really lucky that becoming parents has only affected our relationship positively'. (sic)
April 2023: The pair take Bambi on her first holiday
In April 2023, Molly-Mae and Tommy took their daughter, Bambi, on her very first holiday! Jetting out to Dubai, Molly-Mae wasn't shy when it came to adorable Instagram content of her happy family! Sharing a series of photos, she wrote: 'My happiest days since the day I gave birth to you. Our little girls first holiday 🍓🩴✈️❤️☁️ (Bambi spam will end soon🫠)'. (sic)
Of course, fans were keen to express to Molly how they didn't want the 'Bambi spam' to end anytime soon, with one writing: 'Never want Bambi spam to end, never ever never'.
June 2023: Tommy celebrates his first Father's Day
Molly-Mae shared an adorable post for Tommy's first Father's Day as a dad. The cute snap shows Tommy proudly holding his daughter on the beach, whilst Molly-Mae looks on.
Captioning the picture, Molly wrote: 'You'll have her heart forever. Happy First Fathers Day Bambi's Dadda ♾🤍.'
July 2023: Molly and Tommy celebrate four years together
On 7th July 2023, Molly and Tommy celebrated their four-year anniversary together! Whilst Molly was working abroad, Tommy and Bambi flew over to surprise her!
July 2023: The pair get engaged
Well, 23rd July brought us the moment we had all been waiting for! Sharing a heart-warming video to Instagram, Molly-Mae revealed that Tommy had finally popped the question, with fans overjoyed that the pair are now engaged. While Molly had their daughter Bambi in her arms, Tommy got down on one knee as the pair enjoyed their holiday together in Ibiza.
October 2023: Molly-Mae supports Tommy at his fight
Molly-Mae was Tommy's number one supporter during his boxing match against YouTuber KSI in October. Molly was in the crowd in Manchester as Tommy won the fight on points.
December 2023: Molly-Mae and Tommy spend first Christmas with Bambi
Enjoying their first Christmas together with their daughter Bambi, Molly-Mae shared this cute photo of the trio wearing matching PJs on Christmas Eve.
January 2024: Molly-Mae and Tommy celebrate one year of Bambi
On Tuesday 23rd January 2024, proud parents Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury celebrated their daughter Bambi's first birthday! The pair shared a number of cute photos on the day, including this adorable family snap.
February 2024: Molly-Mae and Tommy celebrate Valentine's Day
Tommy whisked Molly-Mae off on a surprise getaway for Valentine's Day in 2024! The couple enjoyed a trip to the Lake District, with Molly posting this cute snap of the pair after they enjoyed a walk.
May 2024: Tommy makes Molly-Mae's 25th birthday a special one
After weeks of rumours that the pair had split, Tommy and Molly-Mae showed they were very much still going strong as they celebrated Molly's 25th birthday on 26th May. Enjoying a house party on her actual birthday with her daughter Bambi and her beloved family, Tommy later whisked Molly and Bambi away to Estelle Manor to continue the celebrations.
He also shared this photo from the day they got engaged, writing: 'Happy 25th Birthday to my world, my rock, my everything. Me and you forever🤍'. (sic)
June 2024: Molly reveals Bambi has made her relationship with Tommy stronger
Despite a number of split rumours in 2024, Molly revealed during a Q&A with fans that the arrival of their daughter Bambi has actually made her relationship with Tommy better. She wrote: 'I think Bambi has made us closer. Any bickers we have are never actually about her. Parenting together, especially recently has been amazing'.
In the same Q&A, Molly also confirmed she'd like to have another baby with Tommy 'after their wedding', which is reportedly set for 2025.
July 2024: Molly and Tommy celebrate five years together
Just one day after watching her sister Zoe get married in the Lake District, Molly-Mae celebrated her fifth anniversary with Tommy. Sharing this photo on Sunday 7th July to her Instagram Story, Mol wrote: 'Then we woke up today on our 5 year anniversary. Half a decade of us. The most loved filled weekend'.
July 2024: Molly and Tommy celebrate one year being engaged
On 23rd July 2024, Molly and Tommy shared posts on Instagram to celebrate one year since they got engaged in Ibiza. Tommy shared this throwback photo to his Instagram Story, whilst Molly shared a video of the cute moment to her Instagram, writing: 'One year ago today I was tricked into going on a fake brand trip on which the love of my life would ask me to marry him🤍'. (sic)
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August 2024: Molly-Mae and Tommy announce shock split
After five years together, Molly-Mae shocked her fans on 14th August 2024 by announcing the news that she'd split from Tommy. Sharing a statement to her Instagram Story, Molly seemingly hinted it was her who ended the relationship. Although Tommy shared his own statement shortly after, the pair are yet to confirm the reason for their split.
Before giving birth, Molly-Mae had previously spoken about how her daughter's name would divide fans.
Speaking in a YouTube video, the PrettyLittleThing Creative Director said: "Yes, we do have a baby girl name picked out, I've had the name picked out since I was a baby girl myself.
"It's always been a dream baby girl name and luckily when I met Tommy and I told him the name I've always dreamt of using, he absolutely loved it too. It's a really really unusual and a different name, I do not know anybody else with the name.
"I've not seen any other girls with the name before, it's that different. I think you guys are going to either absolutely love it or hate it - but we love it.
"It's super unusual, super different, nobody will guess it because it's not really a name.
"It's not made up, it's totally not made up, I can't explain it. It's just not a name that's ever been used before - It's very very different and rare and you're either going to love it or hate it."
Molly-Mae and Tommy announced the birth of their baby girl one week after she was born, sharing the news with a super cute snap on Instagram.
Simply writing the caption: '23/01/23🤍', the pair were beaming with pride as they posed with little Bambi.
The couple's friends were quick to comment on the news, with Maura Higgins writing: 'So so so proud of you always 🤍 she is so perfect 🤍🤍🤍🤍'. (sic)
Pregnant Stacey Solomon then added: 'Congratulations 😍', with Love Island 2022 star Gemma Owen adding: 'Congratulations 🤍💕💕'.
Molly-Mae's sister Zoe Hague wrote: 'My beautiful baby niece. I love you all, so proud 🤍🤍🤍', whilst Zara McDermott commented: 'Sobbing 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ congratulations you beautiful people. You deserve all the happiness 💕💖💗 excited for you and this new chapter 🤍'. (sic)
We can't wait to see more cute snaps of baby Bambi! ❤️
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