Molly-Mae's black-and-white baby announcement has clever motive
Molly-Mae Hague has given birth to her second child with her fiancé Tommy Fury - and fans think they’ve worked out the smart reason why she used a filter on her announcement photo.
The former Love Island star, 27, and professional boxer, 27, who already share a three-year-old daughter, Bambi, announced their happy news in an Instagram post on Wednesday (3 June).
They shared a photo of the three of them gushing over the newborn baby in Molly’s hospital bed, while the tot was wrapped up in a patterned blanket.
She sweetly wrote in the caption: “…. and then there were 4,” but opted not to disclose the baby’s name or gender yet, despite the swirling online guesses and theories.
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It seems that Molly and Tommy's use of a black and white photo on the picture could have actually been a very clever way of disclosing the information.
Not including any colour in the family photo means that there are no obvious clues to what the little one’s gender could be, including the colour of the blanket.
While, of course, we know that pink doesn’t always mean it’s a girl, and equally, blue isn’t just for boys, but it is a pretty common way of distinguishing.
One Redditor guessed: “I’m assuming she did it to hide any colors to give away what gender the baby is.”
And someone else over on Instagram penned: “Boy? Girl? Weight? Name? Come onnnnnn ?!?!?”
Fans have been desperately trying to guess the baby's name as Molly has been dropping hints in her YouTube vlogs throughout her pregnancy.
She revealed in a video back in March that she and Tommy have decided on a name, and admitted she thinks fans will ‘hate’ it.
Molly said at the time: “I think we’re pretty much set on a name now, which is crazy.
“Also, just can’t wait for everyone to hate it, obviously it’s a different name - we were never gonna call our baby just an ordinary name, that was never going to happen.”
The Cheshire-based influencer teased that she’s 'actually only ever heard of one other baby being called this name’.
She said: “Whenever I see cool baby name lists on TikTok, I have never, ever, ever seen this name in any of these lists, which is just really quite original of us.”
Just days ago, on Tuesday (2 June), Molly posted her last YouTube vlog before giving birth, where she invited fans to drop their final guesses, with the help of a few last hints.
The reality TV star said: “I think people are going to be a bit disappointed. Upon reflection, I don’t actually think it’s that crazy, but I know people are going to pronounce it wrong.
"Because when I’ve mentioned the name to a few people, or I’ve spelled it out, a few of my friends have said it completely wrong - absolutely not how you pronounce it.”
“Also, I think, if you know this word, or you know the name, you would just pronounce it as it is. For me, I see it exactly as it is."
She said it’s ‘definitely not as different as Bambi’ as she confirmed it ‘sounds so good with the surname Fury’.
“That’s another reason why I love it so much. It feels right, it feels good,” Molly concluded.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury relationship timeline
June 2019
The pair first cross paths on the fifth season of Love Island back in 2019. Tommy enters the villa on the first day as a bombshell, however, his head is soon turned when fellow bombshell Molly-Mae rocks up just days later.
After being ‘coupled up’ for a month, Tommy uses Molly-Mae's teddy, Ellie Belly, to ask her to be his girlfriend.
Their relationship continues to progress while on the show, and they ultimately finish as runners-up.
September 2019
Molly-Mae and Tommy move into a Manchester apartment together.
March 2022
The couple buy their first home together. Molly-Mae shares the milestone on Instagram, writing: "It finally happened … Our NEW CHAPTER!!!"
Tommy also comments: "Our next chapter."
September 2022
In a heartwarming video, featuring a clip from their time together on Love Island, Molly-Mae and Tommy announce that they’re expecting their first child.
She captions the post: "I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet."
January 2023
The couple welcome a baby girl, called Bambi, and share an adorable family snap announcing the arrival on Instagram.
"I can’t believe we get to keep you forever. Becoming your mum has been the best thing to ever happen to me," Molly-Mae wrote at the time. "It doesn’t seem possible but my love for you grows with each passing moment. There is no feeling like holding you in my arms little one, my heart literally explodes. Thank you for entering this world sagely for us and blessing us with the gift of being your parents. We promise to love and care for you unconditionally forever."
July 2023
Tommy proposes to Molly-Mae while on holiday in Ibiza. A black and white video captures the moment he gets down on one knee, with baby Bambi also there for the occasion.
Sharing the engagement news online, the couple caption the post: "Forever. 23/07/23."
August 2024
Molly-Mae shocks fans by announcing that she had split from Tommy after five years together. In her statement, she writes: "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."
Tommy also shares a statement, which reads: "I am heartbroken to share that Molly & I have decided to end our relationship.
"The past five years have led us to having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi, and I will forever be thankful to Molly for making me a dad. Bambi is our priority."
October 2024
Tommy hits out at cheating rumours, telling MailOnline: "All the allegations that were made of me recently are completely false. The truth will come out in time and when it does I think a lot of people might regret their actions and unkind words."
January 2025
The pair are seen kissing at a New Year’s party, sparking speculation they could be back together.
"We are figuring it out as adults, as parents," Molly-Mae tells reporters. "We're doing the best we can."
Tommy opens up on the reason for the split, revealing to Men’s Health: "We broke up because I had a problem with alcohol and I couldn't be the partner that I wanted to be anymore. It kills me to say it, but I couldn't. I loved a pint of beer, loved to drink."
He adds: "Cheating was never a thing. You can ask Molly this yourself. It was the drink, and the drink is not a good thing."
March 2025
Molly-Mae and Tommy jet off to Dubai for a family trip with Bambi.
In a YouTube video, Molly says: "We had a really, really amazing time. The best holiday ever for all of us. Right now we're just keeping it private. As private as we can. But also it's not really private at all."
May 2025
After months of speculation, Molly-Mae finally confirms that she and Tommy are back together during her Amazon Prime Video docuseries, Behind It All. She says the relationship was ‘worth saving’.
October 2025
Despite being back with Tommy, Molly-Mae reveals in an episode of Behind It All that she hasn't put her ring back on yet.
December 2025
The couple spend Christmas together before starting the New Year with a trip to the Maldives.
February 2026
Molly-Mae and Tommy share news of their second pregnancy with an adorable home video with the caption: “Soon to be four.”
June 2026
The couple welcome baby number two, however, choose to keep the newborn’s name and gender private (for now).
“…. and then there were 4,” they write in a joint Instagram post alongside their family.
Topics: Molly Mae Hague, Tommy Fury, Celebrity, Pregnancy, Parenting, Entertainment
Madison Burgess