Tommy Fury, the 26-year-old professional boxer and reality television star, has never shied away from the spotlight. But in his latest BBC Three docu-series, Tommy: The Good, The Bad, The Fury, he invites cameras into his life at a time when things were far from glamorous. The six-part series, which began filming 110 days after his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter Bambi left their shared home, offers an unfiltered look at the personal struggles that nearly cost him his family and career.
Fury and Hague, who first captured the public’s imagination as runners-up on ITV’s Love Island in 2019, seemed to have it all—a whirlwind romance, a child, and a lavish £5 million mansion. Their engagement in July 2023 was celebrated by fans, and there were even plans for a wedding documentary set against the stunning backdrop of Ibiza. But by August 2024, the fairytale had unraveled. In separate social media posts, the couple announced their split, with Fury admitting he was “heartbroken.” According to the BBC, the breakdown wasn’t due to the salacious rumors that swirled online, but something far more insidious: Fury’s struggle with alcohol dependency.
“There were articles out there saying I had impregnated someone. Imagine how it makes her husband feel reading that? It was disgusting what they were saying. It was absolutely disgusting,” Fury says in the series, addressing the cheating allegations head-on. When asked directly if there was any truth to the rumors, he responds, “No, the reason for the end of our relationship was alcohol.” He elaborates further: “When the couple break up, everyone automatically thinks the man has cheated. He’s done this, he’s done that. Well, hang on a minute, is that the only reason couples break up? Can’t there be anything else?”
The documentary doesn’t shy away from the depths of Fury’s addiction. He confesses to drinking “20 shots a night, 20 beers, every day,” explaining, “I would have a drink, I used to drink to get blackout drunk.” The spiral began after a hand injury sidelined his boxing career, and the drinking soon became a coping mechanism. “You don’t realise it yourself at that point. Other people around you do,” he admits. The toll was heavy—not just on his body, but on his relationship with Hague and their daughter.
The moment of reckoning came when Hague and Bambi left. Fury’s recollection of the event is hazy, clouded by intoxication. “I’ve never even said this before, but when they actually left the house. I was actually drunk at that point, so I don’t actually remember it that well, which was even more upsetting. I woke up. I was like s, and I was listening to probably the silence of the house for like an hour. I was like, f. And that was the last time they’ve been here. I’m not going to lie and say I knew the feeling of what it was like when they walked out — I didn’t because I was intoxicated.”
Despite his struggles, Fury tried to maintain some semblance of normalcy for Bambi. “But no matter how drunk I was, as long as Bambi’s routine stayed the same, I’d still be up in the morning, quarter past seven, making a bottle in the microwave, doing the milk, getting her up, bringing her down, making her breakfast. I’m still doing all that and, in my mind, if I could keep my fatherly duties going everything else will be OK,” he told the PA news agency.
The BBC describes the series as one in which the boxer “bares all about the demons that drove him to drink” and attempts to prove to Hague that he can be “a dependable father and partner once again.” The emotional journey is palpable, with Fury determined to win back his family. The documentary ends 283 days after Hague and Bambi’s departure, capturing the moment they return to the family home. Fury is seen shopping for their favorite foods—"Molly does like a bit of hummus every now and then," he quips—eager to make the house feel welcoming. “Baby stuff, Molly’s snacks, make it a normal household,” he says, visibly excited and nervous. “At the end of the day, my sole purpose was to get them back like before. I’ve had to sort myself, and they’ve stuck by me thick and thin, and I’m so grateful for it. Ever since we started this journey, and we went through that s in the beginning, it was to get to this point. It was getting back to this point now that I’m here, filling the fridge up for them and buying things they like. It’s everything.”
Hague, for her part, offered her own perspective in her Prime Video docuseries Behind It All, candidly discussing the impact of Fury’s drinking on their relationship. In the second series, she hints at hope for the future, saying they have something “worth saving.” The BBC series picks up on this thread, showing both the pain and the possibility of reconciliation.
But the series is not just about Fury’s personal life. It also follows his professional comeback. After hand surgery in January 2024 put his boxing career on hold, Fury returned to the ring in May 2025, securing a victory against Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest. The triumph was bittersweet; after the fight, Fury’s hand was badly swollen, prompting fears about his future in the sport. “After the fight, I took the glove off and it was massive. That was when the worry started to seep in. Ah f, my career is over!” he recalls in the documentary. A visit to a hand surgeon and further tests left the outcome uncertain, with the BBC teasing that a second series would delve deeper into both his career and his relationship with Hague.
Reflecting on the tumultuous year, Fury told the PA news agency, “I feel like whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and that year of 2024 was the toughest year by far. It’s a long way behind me now. I’m not that person any more, and I feel like everything’s a lesson.”
The first episode of Tommy: The Good, The Bad, The Fury premiered on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three on August 19, 2025, with part two scheduled for later in the year. The candid portrayal of Fury’s struggles and resilience has resonated with viewers, sparking conversations about addiction, redemption, and the realities behind the tabloid headlines.
For those grappling with similar issues, the series highlights the importance of seeking help. Resources like Drinkline and Alcoholics Anonymous are available for anyone who needs support, a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to life’s toughest battles.
In the end, Fury’s journey is a raw and honest testament to the power of vulnerability and the possibility of second chances—both in the ring and at home.
