Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague compares birthday ‘lockdowns’

She recently enjoyed a lavish 21st birthday celebration in lockdown where she was showered with gifts including designer clothes and a puppy from boyfriend Tommy Fury. 

And following her low-key but still sensational big day, Molly-Mae Hague later reflected on her 20th birthday the year before, where she was once again in ‘lockdown’ ahead of her stint on Love Island. 

Speaking about her time cooped up in a remote Spanish village, Molly-Mae revealed on Instagram stories that she had no phone, no contact with her family and just a chaperone and a field of goats for company.

Reflection: Following her lavish 21st birthday, Molly-Mae Hague later reflected on her 20th birthday the year before, where she was once again in ‘lockdown’ ahead of her stint on Love Island

As per usual with contestants joining Love Island, they are kept in isolation for a period where they have no contact with the outside world so as to keep their appearance on the ITV2 show top secret.

However, ahead of Molly-Mae’s entrance as a bombshell contestants, the waiting period just so happened to land on her 20th birthday, where she was away from her family and friends.

Taking to her stories, the social media reflected on her last birthday and told how it’s ‘ironic’ that she is once again in ‘lockdown’ for her big day.

Love Island lockdown: Speaking about her time cooped up in a remote Spanish village, Molly-Mae revealed on Instagram stories that she had no phone, no contact with her family and just a chaperone and a field of goats for company

Love Island lockdown: Speaking about her time cooped up in a remote Spanish village, Molly-Mae revealed on Instagram stories that she had no phone, no contact with her family and just a chaperone and a field of goats for company

In a lengthy statement, she penned: ‘Sat thinking about my birthday last year. How ironic that I was in ‘lockdown’ for that birthday too.

‘However, it was the Love Island lockdown, two weeks in a remote Spanish town on a mountain, just me and my chaperone @charlottewelsh and a field of goats.’

Discussing her unusual birthday that year, Molly-Mae continued: ‘We spent my birthday eating spag Bol in a tiny little cafe,  the only cafe in the whole town and my birthday present was a lilo that char had brought from the only local shop, that we couldn’t even blow up.

So different: Taking to her stories, the social media reflected on her last birthday and told how it's 'ironic' that she is once again in 'lockdown' for her big day

So different: Taking to her stories, the social media reflected on her last birthday and told how it’s ‘ironic’ that she is once again in ‘lockdown’ for her big day

Secret arrival: As per usual with contestants joining Love Island, they are kept in isolation for a period where they have no contact with the outside world so as to keep their appearance on the ITV2 show top secret

Secret arrival: As per usual with contestants joining Love Island, they are kept in isolation for a period where they have no contact with the outside world so as to keep their appearance on the ITV2 show top secret

‘No phone, no computer, I couldn’t even speak to my family, it was so mad! I will never ever forget that birthday…’

The PrettyLittleThing brand ambassador then went on to compare the occasion to this year’s festivities and told how she feels like she’s the ‘luckiest’ girl. 

She explained: ‘But I remember wondering what my 21st would be like a year on… I never EVER imagined this. I genuinely do feel like the luckiest girl in the world today, I can’t stop smiling.’

Molly added of her time in isolation in Spain: ‘We were so so bored the whole time honestly I will never be able to explain those two weeks.

‘So happy I had @charlottewelsh with me the whole time, it honestly something I will NEVER forget. 

So sweet: It comes as Molly-Mae was showered with designer gifts, three cakes and a puppy as boyfriend Tommy Fury pulled out all the stops for her 21st birthday on Tuesday

So sweet: It comes as Molly-Mae was showered with designer gifts, three cakes and a puppy as boyfriend Tommy Fury pulled out all the stops for her 21st birthday on Tuesday

‘(Was so worth it though don’t get me wrong, Love Island was the best experience of my life and the reason I met my @tommytntfury, forever in debt).’

It comes as Molly-Mae was showered with designer gifts, three cakes and a puppy as boyfriend Tommy Fury pulled out all the stops for her 21st birthday on Tuesday.

The reality star couldn’t hide her shock after being showered with gifts and surprises by her beau, surrounded by wall-to-wall pink decorations.

Sweet: Tommy paid tribute to his girlfriend as he marked almost a year since they first met in the Love Island villa

Sweet: Tommy paid tribute to his girlfriend as he marked almost a year since they first met in the Love Island villa

Amazing: Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the star celebrated her birthday in spectacular fashion

Amazing: Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the star celebrated her birthday in spectacular fashion

Both Molly-Mae and Tommy documented their birthday celebrations on Instagram, including the moment she was stunned to learn she and Tommy would be getting a puppy.

The boxer shared a loved-up snap with his girlfriend surrounded by their birthday decor, with the caption marking almost a year to the day since they met in the Love Island villa. 

Tommy wrote: ‘Happy 21st birthday my girl. It’s nearly one year since we met…. thank you for the best year of my life.’ 

Molly Mae also shared a snap in honour of her birthday celebrations, writing: ’21 Today. Feeling like the luckiest girl in the world.’

Birthday girl: Molly-Mae couldn't contain her shock as she was showered with designer gifts and not one, but three cakes decorating her home

Birthday girl: Molly-Mae couldn’t contain her shock as she was showered with designer gifts and not one, but three cakes decorating her home

Grand: Molly-Mae was also showered with designer gifts, including a £205 Fendi gold monogrammed ring

Pretty: She also received a £995 backpack from Prada, and a £440 Dior necklace

Grand: Molly-Mae was also showered with designer gifts, including a £205 Fendi gold monogrammed ring, a £995 backpack from Prada, and a £440 Dior necklace

Molly-Mae posted plenty of snaps and videos to showcase her new birthday gifts, which included a stunning £205 Fendi gold monogrammed ring from her friend Ella.

The star was also surprised with a bouquet of pink flowers by her Love Island co-star Maura Higgins, and other bouquets from her pals. 

Molly-Mae received one of her three birthday cakes from her management, along with yet another bouquet of flowers and a matching pink balloon.

The star was also thrilled to receive a £995 backpack from Prada, and a £440 Dior necklace and a checked shirt.

But her biggest surprise of all came when Molly-Mae learned she would be getting a puppy in two days time. 

Although the new pooch wasn’t there to greet Molly-Mae on the day, Tommy did surprise her with a handwritten note and Louis Vuitton dog carrier, which range from between £1,880 and £2,080.  

Pretty: Molly-Mae received one of her three birthday cakes from her management, along with yet another bouquet of flowers and a matching pink balloon

Pretty: Molly-Mae received one of her three birthday cakes from her management, along with yet another bouquet of flowers and a matching pink balloon

New addition: Molly-Mae also learned she would be getting a puppy, when Tommy gifted her with a handwritten note and Louis Vuitton dog carrier, which range from £1,880 and £2,080

New addition: Molly-Mae also learned she would be getting a puppy, when Tommy gifted her with a handwritten note and Louis Vuitton dog carrier, which range from £1,880 and £2,080