Molly-Mae Hague: from heartbreak to triumph in ‘Behind It All’ – a journey worth watching

With the abundance of reality television offerings across several platforms, “Molly-Mae: Behind It All” stands out from the pack.

The second part of season one of the Amazon Prime Video docuseries has been causing a stir online since it was released last week.

Continuing with the drama from the first offering, which was released in January, the latest instalment once again chronicles the life of Molly-Mae Hague, the UK’s biggest influencer.

What makes all iterations of the show so riveting is that it gives the people what they want - her personal account into her breakup from Tommy Fury, the younger brother of former WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.

The celebrity couple have earned legions of fans as the world watched them meet for the first time on “Love Island UK” in 2019.

From their first date to their first kiss, their love story captivated the world as they watched them fall in love.

Although they were only runners-up that season, they went on to become arguably “Love Island’s” most famous couple.

Hague and Fury continued to document their lives online after leaving the villa, and fans witnessed their love grow over the years.

This included when Hague gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi in January 2023 and when they got engaged six months later.

But the pair sent shockwaves through the globe when they announced that they were splitting up in August last year.

Their Instagram announcement didn’t provide much detail, leaving many to speculate on the cause of the split.

But for the first time, Hague has used her docu-series to break her silence about the breakup.

Apart from giving viewers glimpses into her life and how she juggles motherhood with her various career ventures, including the launch of her fashion line called Maebe, what makes  “Molly-Mae: Behind It All” so captivating is Hague’s candidness about her struggles.

She delved into her heartbreak over the separation, the challenges of being a single mother and the pressure she feels to look “perfect” in the spotlight.

Fans also get to witness Hague’s strong work ethic, what it takes to be in her powerful position and how she finds strength in solitude.

And while the first drop of the series provided insight into Hague’s emotional turmoil over the breakup, the second batch took it even further.

It takes viewers along for the ride as Hague attempts to rekindle her relationship with Fury.

Without delving into the exact reason for their split, she admitted that their separation had consumed her, even prompting Hague to consult with a life coach, with one of their sessions featured on the docu-series.

She even admitted during a confessional that Fury's problems with alcohol caused her family much pain.

While the boxer only appears sporadically on the show, some of their intimate phone conversations are featured, providing insight into their romance.

“Molly-Mae: Behind It All” also doesn't shy away from controversy as Hague confronts their controversial New Year’s Eve kiss which sent the world into a frenzy as fans were convinced that they were back together.

While they have since found their way back to each other, Hague insisted that at the time of shooting that this was simply an intimate moment which she shared with the father of her child. She added that they are still madly in love and that she didn't regret the snog.

However, the images of the infamous kiss forced Hague to hibernate inside her Manchester mansion in a bid to protect Bambi from the scores of paparazzi that were gathered outside her home.

One of the most poignant parts of the series was when Hague broke down in tears as she celebrated Bambi’s second birthday without Fury, insisting that the focus should be on the toddler and not on the couple’s tumultuous relationship.

What also leaves a lasting impression is how honest Hague appears on the show. We have come to know her as a confident influencer, but on the latest episodes of “Molly-Mae: Behind It All”, the focus is not on her glamorous lifestyle.

Instead, it places her emotional turmoil in the spotlight as Hague even admits that the breakup affected her confidence and that instead of thriving in her new ventures, she instead found herself simply surviving each day.

It is also intriguing to see the complicated relationship she has with her older sister, Zoe, who is not a fan of her relationship with Tommy and isn't scared of telling it like it is.

It is also refreshing how candidly Hague opens up about her insecurities, the pressure to look a certain way and the decision to opt for a more natural look - even starting a lip dissolving movement across the globe.

Unlike other reality shows of this kind, “Molly-Mae: Behind It All” is not just an exploration of fame and wealth but rather an insight into a celebrity opening up about her heartbreak and exposing the pressures of the industry.

• I rate  “Molly-Mae: Behind It All” a ⅘ stars.