IT looked like the dream was over for Love Island power couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury last summer when she dramatically announced their split on Instagram.
But as the couple’s New Year’s Eve kiss first suggested, as it went viral, the relationship is now well and truly back on.
I can reveal, though, that influencer Molly has secretly laid down the law with her boxer beau — insisting he FaceTime her every HOUR when they are not together so that she knows exactly where he is and who he’s with.
The strict rule has become quite the talking point among Tommy’s circle of mates.
But if he wants to stay with Molly, he may have no choice but to fall into line.
A source said: “It sounds extreme, but Molly feels much more reassured when Tommy checks in. It all helps with trust, honesty and transparency between the two of them.
“Tommy has been very dedicated so far — if he’s on a train, he will FaceTime the moment he gets off.
“It’s the same with any flights that he takes or hotels he’s staying in.
“Tommy dutifully phones Molly the minute that he arrives anywhere.
“And then she likes him to also show her where he is.
“This has been going on for months now, and Tommy’s friends are impressed that he has agreed to it whole-heartedly.”
The reunited couple — who have a two-year-old daughter, Bambi, together — were pictured last month on a romantic getaway in Dubai.
It was their sixth holiday, no less, this year.
The source added: “Tommy’s camp have raised their eyebrows at Molly’s rule.
“He can’t do anything without having to report straight back to her.
“But Molly’s team, on the other hand, feel that this is what he needs to do if he wants to keep his family together.
“The question is, does Molly really trust Tommy? Some highly doubt it.”
Speaking last year, Tommy told how his drinking had played a huge part in driving a wedge between him and Molly.
He said at the time: “The reason why me and Molly broke up was because I got addicted to alcohol and I couldn’t be the partner that I wanted to be any more.
“It kills me to say it, but it’s true, I couldn’t.
“I loved a pint of beer, loved to drink, and it is what it is.”
CATHERINE TYLDESLEY has Channel 5 high-ups all in a spin – as the future of their drama The Good Ship Murder has been thrown into chaos by her return to Coronation Street.
Cath and fellow former Corrie star Shayne Ward play the lead roles in the series and bosses had expected it to continue after the current run but have now been blindsided.
An insider tells me: “Executives are holding frantic meetings to determine whether they can recast the leading role, or will be forced to axe the show when current filming concludes.
“Nobody saw this coming and she didn’t tell them in advance – they can’t believe it after all they have invested in her. Suffice to say, people are furious.”
But Corrie urgently needs Catherine’s character, Eva Price, back in the fold as stars are exiting the ITV soap in their droves.
Maybe Channel 5 can find another of the Weatherfield lot to take on the role . . .
Oi! Megan’s pinched Pamela’s swimmers
MEGAN THEE STALLION channels Pamela Anderson's Baywatch era in an iconic red swimsuit from her new collection.
The US rap star has launched a swimwear range with Walmart – an American supermarket.
She said: “Everyone knows I love being near a pool or a beach, so I finally decided to turn my passion into a business and create my own swimwear brand.
"It was only right that we kick off Hot Girl Summer with this launch and provide Hotties of all body types with the official Hot Girl uniform.
“I used to shop at Walmart growing up, so it’s a full circle to have my own line available at Walmart, and I’m so grateful for their support.”
BREACH OF FAITH
SINGER, actress and author, Paloma Faith is many things – but I didn’t have her down as a bully.
Yet ex-EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler, claims Paloma made her life hell at high school.
Speaking on her Life With Nat podcast, she said: “Paloma Faith, she bullied me at school. She was in the year above me. We’ve spoken about it and she has said sorry.”
The pair attended Islington Green School in North London – now the City of London Academy Islington.
In contrast, Paloma described her time at school as “one of the best periods” of her life.
I hope they’ve let bygones be bygones.
DANNY’S GEORGIA TOP OF MORNING
GEORGIA JONES has landed a gig on This Morning and bosses are hoping to make her a regular.
The wife of McFLY singer Danny, who has an army of fans as a successful mum influencer, has filmed a special segment for the daytime show, about post-natal depression.
It comes after Georgia has bravely opened up about suffering from this herself.
A source said: “This Morning bosses are delighted to be working with Georgia. She has interviewed other mums who have experienced post-natal depression and is very open herself.
“Producers are hopeful that if the collaboration goes well Georgia will become a new face of the show. She has a really successful podcast and a loyal core following, which is ideal for helping to boost viewing figures.”
I’m A Celeb winner Danny, who has a son with Georgia, spoke during his time in the jungle about the mental battle his wife suffered.
He said: “Looking back, she had post-natal depression. And that is so hard, and what made it harder is that she didn’t know. I wanted to try and fix it and go, ‘Come on, you can do this’, and that’s not what she needed.”
It comes as the couple are still recovering from his drunken snog at the Brit Awards with Love Islander Maura Higgins.
The insider added: “Georgia has certainly held her own during the scandal and ITV are keen to back her.”
Raya of hope for Sophie
SHE split from her aristocratic fella just two months ago, but it seems Sophie Turner is wasting no time in finding a summer date.
I can reveal the former Game Of Thrones star, who parted ways with property heir Peregrine Pearson in April, is looking for love on A-list dating app Raya.
But her rocker ex-hubby and baby daddy Joe Jonas has also used the exclusive site to meet matches. Awks.
Her profile, with pics of her on holiday, and with gal pals, reads: “Music, pasta, movie, family, sun, friends. Thanks.”
Happy swiping, Sophie.
SHE’S just starred in his Zombie music vid and now Florence Pugh has joined Yungblud behind the bar pulling pints.
The pals shocked customers at the popular Devonshire Pub in London’s Soho by turning up and pouring impromptu drinks for punters.
An onlooker tells me: “They were having a laugh and doing a decent job. Customers couldn’t believe a Hollywood actress was their barmaid.”
Mine’s a cider please, Flo.
THEY say couples who rave together stay together – and Davina McCall and her partner of six years, celebrity crimper Michael Douglas, prove the point.
They partied at Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics night, in London’s Royal Albert Hall, where TV host Davina said the couple’s secret was “love and respect”.
Michael added: “We were raving like it was the Nineties. It was brilliant.”
