Molly-Mae Hague reveals the REAL reason she went on Love Island

She appeared in the 2019 series

Author: Georgie HollandPublished 17th Dec 2021
Last updated 17th Dec 2021

It's safe to say that Molly-Mae Hague has proven herself to be an absolute BOSS since she appeared on the 2019 series of Love Island. The influencer, who is now the show's highest ever earning contestant, has discussed her incredible career post-villa, revealing the real reason the appeared on the ITV2 series... Spoiler, it wasn't for love!

As fans of the show will know, a lucrative brand deal and influencer lifestyle are pretty typical for an ex-contestant, however Molly-Mae has certainly proved that the grind never stops, releasing multiple brand collaborations, launching her own business and even becoming the Creative Director of fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing.

Speaking on The Diary Of A CEO podcast, Molly revealed that the real reason she went on the show was to "enhance her career".

She then said: "It gave me a platform, yeah it elevated me but the things I’ve done now are not because of Love Island, they’re because of me and what I decided to do and my work ethic."

Molly-Mae then explained: "It is tricky for me to say the right thing without upsetting people but, put it this way, I didn’t go on that show to find love."

She then admitted that she doesn't believe most contestants on the show are solely looking for love, admitting: "No one does! People go on it for the experience, people go on it for a laugh.

"And I think, because I went on there with a completely probably incorrect mindset, that’s why I did come out with a boyfriend. You know when you’re not expecting something it happens?"

As fans of the show will know, Molly-Mae finished her series in second place with her boyfriend Tommy Fury, who she is still with two years later - despite rumours that the pair had recently parted ways.

Well... Sign us up!

Take a look through all of the popular TV shows looking for applicants right now:

Apply to be on Deal or No Deal

Following the success of the first series in 2023, bosses were quick to commission Deal or No Deal for a second series, and now applications are open!


Apply to be on Deal or No Deal right here.


Closing date: 3rd May 2024

Apply to be on Gladiators

Ahead of the series one final at the end of March 2024, bosses confirmed Gladiators had been renewed for a second series, with applications now open.

Apply to be on Gladiators right here.

Closing date: 13th June 2024

Apply to be on My Mum, Your Dad

Applications for series two of ITV/STV dating show My Mum, Your Dad are now open! Grown-up children are being encouraged to nominate their single parents for the show, which is hosted by Davina McCall.


You can apply for My Mum, Your Dad right here.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply to be on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

If you fancy being involved in the 20th series of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, or fancy nominating someone else, the application process is now open!


Apply for Saturday Night Takeaway right here.


Closing date: 15th April 2024.

Apply to be on Big Brother

Following the successful reboot on ITV/STV in 2023, Big Brother bosses are now looking for applicants for the 2024 series!


Apply to be on Big Brother right here.


Closing date: 19th July 2024.

Race Across the World

BBC bosses are on the lookout for 'intrepid duos of all ages' who are ready to take a step into the unknown and embark on an epic race across land and sea, for series five of Race Across the World.


Apply for Race Across the World right here.


Closing date: 19th April 2024

Apply to be on Love Island

Bosses are on the lookout for applicants for the 2024 series of Love Island.


Apply for Love Island right here.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply for Squid Game: The Challenge

Applications for series two of Squid Game: The Challenge are now open, with successful candidates having the chance to win a huge $4.56 million prize money.


Apply to be on Squid Game: The Challenge right here.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply to be on The Repair Shop

The BBC are looking for applicants for the upcoming series of hit show The Repair Shop. If you have a treasured item that's seen better days and you think the experts can help, get applying!


Apply for The Repair Shop now.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply to be on Countdown

Channel 4 are on the lookout for brain box contestants to appear on game show Countdown.


Apply to be on Countdown right here.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply to be on The Chase

Bosses are on the hunt for contestant for series 15 of The Chase, with filming due to take place later in 2023.


Apply to be on The Chase right here.


Closing date: Unknown

Apply to be on Junior Bake Off

Channel 4 are looking for aspiring bakers aged between 9-12 years old to take part in the 2024 series of Junior Bake Off.


Apply to be on Junior Bake Off right here.


Closing date: 17th March 2024

Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out

With series four of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out due to begin in February, bosses are on the lookout for applicants for the fifth series.


Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out here.


Closing date: 21st April 2024

Apply to be on Blankety Blank

Bradley Walsh is set to return for a brand new series of BBC gameshow Blankety Blank later this, and bosses are now urging people to apply.


Apply to be on Blankety Blank right here.


Closing date: 29th March 2024

Apply to be on Alan Carr's Picture Slam

BBC bosses are on the hunt for fun, confident teams of two to join comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr for a new series of his Saturday night quiz, Picture Slam.


Apply for Alan Carr's Picture Slam right here.


Closing date: 31st March 2024

Apply to be on Dragons' Den

BBC bosses have confirmed Dragons' Den will return for a 22nd series next year, with applications now open! If you have a business or business idea that's looking for investment, this one is for you!


Apply to be on Dragons' Dean right here.


Closing date: 30th June 2024

Now read:

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's full relationship timeline ❤️

Molly-Mae Hague addresses Tommy Fury split rumours

Molly-Mae Hague opens up about robbery that 'emptied' her home

How to listen to Hits Radio:

For the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks and incredible competitions tune into Hits Radio on our Hits Radio app, your DAB radio, Smart Speakers or online.