Tommy Fury opens up about alcohol battle in BBC documentary

A BBC Three documentary follows Tommy Fury as he discusses his alcohol dependence and its impact on his family.

Tommy Fury opens up about alcohol battle in BBC documentary

Tommy Fury reveals in the opening episode of Tommy The Good The Bad The Fury that he was drunk on the day his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter Bambi left their home, and he cannot fully recall the moment.

The 26-year-old boxer discusses his struggle with alcohol dependency in the series, while also addressing online allegations of infidelity and stressing that the breakup of his relationship stemmed from his alcohol issues. The show, which also covers his boxing career and a hand surgery in January 2024, is described by BBC as an exploration of the demons behind his drinking and a bid to prove he can be a dependable father and partner again. Part one debuts on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three on August 19, with part two to follow later in the year.

This documentary places a trusted, popular figure at the center of a difficult health conversation. It risks normalizing or sensationalizing addiction by framing it as a personal battle rather than a public issue. Yet it also has potential benefits by offering a candid look at recovery, accountability, and how public life intersects with parenting. Viewers will weigh how much the show chooses to focus on the couple’s turmoil versus the path toward stability. The BBC’s approach, combining personal storytelling with aspirational framing of fatherhood, could influence how audiences discuss addiction and support seeking help.

Additionally, the show’s treatment of Molly-Mae Hague and family privacy may shape public discourse on celebrity relationships and the line between public accountability and invasion of privacy.

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The conversation around addiction and accountability is likely to continue as the series airs