Molly-Mae defended after being called out for going on child-free holiday as fans make important point

Fans of Molly-Mae have come to her defense after she went on a child-free holiday.

The former Love Island star announced she had welcomed her second child, son Midas, in June. She also shares daughter Bambi, three, with her partner Tommy Fury.

Since giving birth several weeks ago, the influencer and business owner has kept fans up-to-date with her growing family, as well as reflections on motherhood and topics like breastfeeding.

However, the 27-year-old found herself in the midst of backlash when she and Tommy, also 27, flew to Dubai for a holiday without their young children.

Molly-Mae shared an Instagram post showing some moments from their holiday.

Fans noticed Ellie Belly from the couple’s Love Island days was resting comfortably on Tommy’s shoulders during their flight. While the other snaps showed Molly-Mae wearing her engagement ring, drinking iced coffees and the happy couple kissing by the pool.

The family of four recently went on holiday in Greence (Instagram/@mollymae)

The trip has angered some of her fans as Midas is 10 weeks old. Molly-Mae’s followers have shared their outrage across social media, with one person on Reddit criticising the couple. “I have a baby the same age and neither me nor her dad would even leave her to go into our local town at the same time this age, never mind both of us getting on a plane and flying to another continent for a holiday.”

Elsewhere, another parent said: “Wow, travelling without your newborn! I honestly don’t know how you do it. I can’t even leave my baby for an hour without her crying for me because she wants her mama close to her. I genuinely can’t believe you manage it!”

Although the trip has shocked parts of her fanbase, other supporters have supported the decision as a way for the couple to have ‘quality time’ together. Fans have called for people to remember that they aren't just parents and are allowed to have time away.

Fans have defended the couple for spending quality time together (Instagram/@mollymae)

“Nothing more precious than remembering you aren’t just mom and dad,” said one fan. “Quality time is always much needed.”

Another person commented: “For all of you commenting ‘ooo she’s left the children’, they both have and were a couple before becoming parents. Life carries on around being mom and dad.”

The couple previously flew to Greece with both of their children this summer. Molly-Mae said in a YouTube vlog that the trip was originally intended to be adults only: “I just got back from Greece, we did our first family holiday as a four to Greece,” she said.

“Funny story, it was meant to be a little romantic getaway for me and Tommy but – the thought process behind it – I don’t think he thought about the fact we were literally going to have a seven week old.”