SHE won Love Island earlier this year –
and Molly Smith hasn’t stopped winning since.
The 30-year-old model and her footballer boyfriend Tom Clare were crowned the first ever winners of Love Island:
All Stars in May, bagging the £50,000 cash prize.
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Molly Smith is going to become the new Molly-Mae HagueCredit: Instagram
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And it’s not just the name they have in commonCredit: Instagram
Since then, the pretty blonde’s profile and net worth has skyrocketed, joining her namesake Molly-Mae Hague as one of the few Love Island millionaires.
Molly has the world at her feet, with six-figure endorsement deals with the likes of Boohoo, exotic holidays and a hunky boyfriend who is rumoured to be on the brink of proposing.
Now, insiders say the reality TV star is quickly becoming the next Molly-Mae, who found fame after starring on the fifth series of Love Island back in 2019.
And she could even eclipse the 25-year-old influencer – estimated to be worth a whopping £6million – in terms of money and brand opportunities.
“Brands adore her, and you’ve got everyone from L’Oreal Paris to Boohoo all coming to her to offer lots of money for her to be part of their brand.
“It’s very similar to how Molly-Mae was.
“Everybody’s seen this person who they felt the public would really relate to, they love her love story with Tom.
“It just feels that she’s in the right place at the right time – and she’s just got it.
“It’s great to see that she’s quite refreshing as well, with a great personality – again, like Molly-Mae, somebody who is quite honest about who they are, what they get up to but also people really, really just like them.”
LOVED UP – Love Island’s Tom Clare and Molly Smith head on romantic trip to Maldives
Sporty boyfriend
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Molly and footballer boyfriend Tom Clare have been sunning themselves in the MaldivesCredit: instagram
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Molly-Mae often enjoys luxury holidays with her boxer fiance Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram
Molly, from Manchester, first appeared on Love Island for the show’s first winter edition in 2020.
Coming in as a Casa Amor girl, she was given the unenviable task of having to steal a man from one of the girls in the villa – and quickly swept scaffolder Callum Jones, 27, off his feet, despite the fact he was coupled up with fan favourite Shaughna Phillips.
They were swiftly dumped from the island by the public – but their love was long-lasting.
Callum, also from Manchester, and Molly moved in together before going their separate ways last September.
Despite the fact they both went into Love Island: All Stars, Molly went on to find a connection with series 9 islander Tom, who, like boxer Tommy Fury, is from the world of sport, and plays for Macclesfield FC.
It’s great to see that she’s quite refreshing , with a great personality – again, like Molly-Mae, somebody who is quite honest about who they are
Nick Ede
Since winning the series together, their relationship has continued to grow, and Tom has left the London flat he shared with Love Island co-star Casey O’Gorman to move in with Molly in Manchester.
And, in a strange turn of events, Casey has become very pally with Molly’s ex Callum.
Molly recently jetted off to the Maldives with boyfriend Tom for a romantic break, where she showcased her rock hard abs.
Tom has even been sparking engagement rumours, having shared a mirror selfie of the pair looking tanned and loved up.
In the post, Tom’s hand is placed gently around Molly’s waist, and he captioned it: “Wifey.”
Six-figure deals
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Molly is the face of BoohooCredit: Boohoo
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She’s also the latest global ambassador for US-based supplement brand Alani NuCredit: Alani Nu
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Molly-Mae was the creative director of PrettyLittleThingCredit: Getty
Molly may have only been a Casa Amor bombshell in the flop series that was the first winter Love Island, but she still did extremely well for herself after.
She landed the biggest ever brand deal for a Casa Amor Islander, when she signed with I Saw It First.
The six-figure deal saw the company launch its Along Came Molly collection, with Molly as the face.
Then, in March this year, after winning All Stars, “multiple” brands have been queuing up to sign Molly, all offering six-figure deals.
Love Island winners – where they are now
EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
The blonde bombshell has opted to be a global ambassador for US-based supplement brand Alani Nu, which also boasts partnerships with A-Listers including Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Molly said: “What an honour it is to announce that I am @alaninutrition new UK ambassador!
“As a fitness enthusiast, partnering with this incredible global brand is so exciting, if you’re passionate about fitness and wellness you need to check them out.”
While Molly-Mae is the face of PrettyLittleThing – and was once the creative director – Molly has signed with fast fashion giant Boohoo, in a six-figure contract.
As the latest ambassador for the brand, Molly now has a huge clothing collection with Boohoo.
Speaking about landing the deal, Molly said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Boohoo!
“It’s a brand that I’ve loved and worn for years, and to now be part of the family is just amazing.
“We’ve got some incredible things in the works, and I’m eager for everyone to see what we’ve been creating.”
More recently, Molly has been snapped by L’Oreal and Maybelline in another huge deal, meaning she’s about to follow in the footsteps of Kendall Jenner and Eva Longoria.
Winning smile
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Molly got new teeth for Love Island: All StarsCredit: Ringway Dental
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Molly-Mae took out her composite bonds and opted for her natural gnashersCredit: Instagram
Molly-Mae had composite bonds before she went into Love Island – and has taken her followers on her journey to get rid of them since leaving the villa.
Last year, she revealed she’d got new bond edging done to make them “look even more natural”.
Meanwhile, Molly opted to get composite bonding on her teeth before heading into All Stars.
And, as Nick says, both girls are “refreshingly honest” – and Molly opened up to her followers on TikTok about the procedure in a before and after video.
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Molly has got a new fitness app called Move With MollyCredit: Instagram
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Molly-Mae is also really into her fitnessCredit: Instagram/@absolutebodysolutions
With all these huge deals, one would think Molly had no time for anything else, but she’s also managed to launch her own business venture Move with Molly this week.
The new app will feature fitness plans, including workouts and nutritious recipes.
The app is available on pre-order, but the Instagram page for MWM already has over 56,000 followers.
Nick says: “When a talent brings out their own brand they’ve got to make sure that they really are putting all their time and energy into it, and authenticity is the most important thing.
“We know that Molly’s physical and sporty, and she enjoys that kind of lifestyle, so her brand is actually perfect for her.
“She’s got to live and breathe her brand, but I think someone like her will – and that’s what her fans see.”
Molly-Mae is also really into her fitness and often posts videos of herself in the gym for her followers.
Millions of followers
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Nick Ede says Molly could get even more followers than Molly-MaeCredit: Instagram/@mollysmith19
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Molly-Mae currently has 7.6million followers
While Molly-Mae has a whopping 7.6million followers, Molly Smith’s fanbase is increasing since she won, with 1.6million followers on Instagram watching her show off her jet-set lifestyle with hunky Tom, as well as her working out in the gym.
Nick finishes by saying Molly has every chance of eventually having more followers than Molly-Mae if she continues down the fashion, fitness and lifestyle route.
“She went for hair, make-up, apparel, eye-wear, swimwear, the whole thing – and I think that’s what Molly’s going to be doing for the next few years.”
The 2024 ESPY Awards ceremony was filled with the usual glitz, glamour, and celebration of athletic achievement. However, one of the evening’s most electrifying moments came not from the feats of an elite professional athlete, but rather from the powerful words of a war veteran. Sergeant Israel Del Toro took the stage to present an award, but he seized the opportunity to deliver an impassioned speech that captivated the audience and drew a prolonged standing ovation.
Sergeant Del Toro, an Afghanistan war veteran who was severely injured by an IED blast, did not pull any punches in his remarks. He expressed deep bitterness and forceful criticism towards Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for recent comments the prince had made about veteran healthcare and benefits.
“Prince Harry likes to talk a big game about supporting veterans, but the simple fact is he has no real understanding of the sacrifices we’ve made,” Del Toro declared to the rapt audience. “Harry never served a day in his life, so how could he possibly know what it’s like to put your life on the line for your country?” The crowd erupted in loud cheers and applause, clearly resonating with the sergeant’s fiery words.
Del Toro went on to accuse Harry of trying to virtue signal and draw attention to himself by weighing in on veterans’ issues without the proper knowledge or life experiences. “It’s easy for someone like Harry, born into wealth and privilege, to claim he cares about veterans,” Del Toro said. “But talk is cheap. We want to see real action, not just passionate speeches. Harry has no idea what it’s like to struggle to get the care and benefits you were promised after being wounded in combat.”
The audience’s roar of approval only grew louder as it was evident many in attendance wholeheartedly agreed with Del Toro’s scathing rebuke of the royal. The sergeant’s voice grew more emotional as he continued, “I’ll never forget the day I nearly died on that battlefield in Afghanistan—the pain, the fear, the uncertainty of whether I’d ever see my family again. That’s the kind of trauma most people can’t even begin to imagine. And we ask so little in return—just the promise of quality healthcare and support for us and our families. But too often that promise is broken.”
Del Toro paused momentarily, appearing to collect himself before speaking again. “When someone like Prince Harry, who’s never had to bear that burden, starts lecturing us about veteran care, it’s a slap in the face. He has no right to tell us how to fix these problems when he’s never even begun to understand them.”
The crowd erupted into another thunderous standing ovation, many wiping tears from their eyes as they showed their unwavering support for Del Toro and the other brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for their country.
Once the applause died down, the sergeant concluded his remarks by issuing a direct challenge to the absent Prince Harry. “If you really want to help veterans, Harry, come spend some time with us. Come see the challenges we face, the battles we continue fighting long after we leave the battlefield. Then maybe you’ll earn the right to speak on our behalf. Until then, keep your speculative comments to yourself.”
Del Toro’s fiery words seemed to encapsulate the feelings of many veterans and military families who have grown weary of uninformed outsiders trying to shape the narrative around veteran care and benefits. The sergeant’s passionate defense of his brothers and sisters in arms struck a deep chord, resonating powerfully with the audience in the room and undoubtedly many more watching at home.
As Del Toro left the stage, the crowd maintained their standing ovation, refusing to sit down until the sergeant had fully exited. It was a display of respect and solidarity that left little doubt about where the hearts and minds of those in attendance lay on this issue. For Sergeant Israel Del Toro, it was a moment to powerfully give voice to the frustrations of the veteran community, and the audience made it clear they were listening.
In a world often dominated by celebrity culture and superficial platitudes, Del Toro’s raw and heartfelt speech was a stark reminder of the real sacrifices made by those who serve their country. His words underscored the importance of genuine understanding and action over empty rhetoric, calling for a deeper commitment to addressing the needs of veterans.
The 2024 ESPY Awards may have celebrated athletic achievements, but it was Del Toro’s impassioned rebuke that left an indelible mark on the evening, highlighting the ongoing struggles and resilience of the veteran community.
The anticipation surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria was palpable. The royal couple embarked on a tour to promote the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. However, their journey began on a rather controversial note, setting the stage for an intense public debate about privilege and responsibility.
Scheduled to board a British Airways flight to Abuja, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex created a significant uproar even before the plane took off. The pilot discovered their insistence on sitting in the first-class section despite their assigned seats being in business class, which immediately caused tension. Witnesses described a heated exchange between Prince Harry, Meghan, and the concerned passengers, leading to an uncomfortable atmosphere on board.
The situation escalated when the scheduled pilot refused to fly the couple, citing their disrespectful conduct as the primary reason. The airline, eager to avoid negative publicity, promptly replaced the pilot with an experienced professional who was willing to accommodate the royal couple’s demands. This decision, however, left many passengers disgruntled and questioning the preferential treatment afforded to the Duke and Duchess.
As news of the incident spread, public opinion became sharply divided. Supporters argued that as members of the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan deserved certain privileges. They believed that their commitment to charitable work, such as promoting the Invictus Games, should grant them some leeway in their travel arrangements. On the other hand, critics were quick to condemn the couple’s behavior, deeming it entitled and disrespectful. They argued that irrespective of their status, the Duke and Duchess should adhere to the same rules and regulations as other passengers. This incident, they claimed, was a prime example of an abuse of power and an affront to the principles of equality.
Despite the controversy, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle eventually landed in Abuja and began their tour to promote the Invictus Games. The purpose of their visit was to raise awareness about the event and highlight the incredible stories of resilience and strength displayed by the participating servicemen and women. During their time in Nigeria, the royal couple engaged in a wide range of activities, meeting with veterans, attending sporting events, and interacting with local communities. Their presence brought attention to the challenges faced by those who have served their countries and reinforced the importance of supporting and honoring their sacrifices.
However, the incident aboard the British Airways flight continued to overshadow their tour. Media outlets and public discussions focused on the clash between the royal couple and the passengers, raising questions about the balance between privilege and responsibility and the impact of such incidents on the perception of the monarchy as a whole.
For many, the controversy served as a reminder that even those in positions of power and influence must exercise it responsibly. The principles of equality and fairness should not be undermined, and the actions of public figures like Prince Harry and Meghan must reflect a balance of privilege and humility. This incident highlighted the ongoing debate about the responsibilities that come with their status and the public’s expectation of them.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s journey to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games was marred by controversy right from the start. Their clash with passengers on a British Airways flight due to their insistence on sitting in the first-class section highlighted the ongoing debate about privilege, entitlement, and the responsibilities of being members of the royal family.
While the incident may have tarnished their public image to some extent, it is important to acknowledge the positive impact of their tour. The Invictus Games serve as a powerful platform to honor and support wounded servicemen and women, and Prince Harry and Meghan’s involvement helps bring attention to their remarkable stories of resilience.
Ultimately, this controversy serves as a lesson in balancing privilege and humility as they continue to navigate their roles in the public eye. For Prince Harry and Meghan, the incident aboard the flight underscores the need to exercise their influence responsibly and ensure that their actions align with the values they promote. As public figures, their behavior is under constant scrutiny, and it is crucial that they demonstrate respect and consideration for others, regardless of their status.
