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Tom Clare and Molly Smith are set to tie the knot this Summer.
The pair were crowned winners of the first-ever series of Love Island: All Stars in 2024 and have been inseparable since.
The footballer got down on one knee in Dubai last September and the pair will walk down the aisle in August in front of their loved ones.
Ahead of their big day, Tom has paid a sweet tribute to his wife-to-be and shared one of the favourite things he loves to do with her in their spare time.
Speaking on behalf of WhichBingo, Tom said: “I always say the real test is when you come out of the Villa and you’re faced with real life but with me and Molly I just knew from early on.
“We bought a house together after four months, I just knew. It was something I hadn’t felt before with anyone. I knew she was the woman I wanted to grow old with and spend the rest of my life with.
“We have the same interests, we get on, our families love each other. There’s not one fault really. I feel very lucky.”
Love Island fans will recall that Tom made the final during both his stints in the Love Island villa but he insists there’s no mystery behind his success.
He explained: “I don’t think there is a secret really. I was just myself in there and I trusted in the process. I got stuck in, I got involved.
“For the Islanders in there now, you just have to trust the process. There are going to be ups and downs, days where you’re upset, days where you’re at your happiest.
“It really brings out all your emotions in that place. Maybe I just got really lucky with Molly but I tell her all the time, she was my number one before I even got into the Villa.”
As well as getting ready for the wedding, Tom and Molly have been busy hosting the NearlyWeds podcast, taking over from Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo who tied the knot back in 2023.
Speaking about their busy schedule, Tom said: “The big one is obviously the podcast — that’s a huge focus for us. We’ve also just sold our first home and we’re buying another house at the minute, which is waiting to go through and really exciting.
“Me and Molly also love the simple things, like taking Nelly for a walk with no phones. We’re on them all the time as it is, so just to switch off, be with each other and Nelly for that hour, honestly it’s one of my favourite things. We just turn the phones off and be present with each other.”
Love Island airs Sunday to Thursday on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm
