Molly Smith and Tom Clare are engaged, confirming the news during a Dubai holiday that showcased their relationship after winning Love Island: All Stars in 2024. Tom, 26, got down on one knee on the beach as the couple celebrated their time in the United Arab Emirates. Molly, 31, later posted images showing off an engagement ring amid snapshots of their sun-drenched getaway. The couple have built a profile as one of the few All Stars pairs to stay together since the series, and the engagement marks a new milestone in their relationship.
Photos from the trip show Molly in a white bikini and Tom in blue swimming shorts as they soaked up the sun, with a separate shot capturing Molly wearing a green bikini and displaying the large diamond ring. Tom’s caption accompanying the engagement post read, “ONE HELLUVA RIDE, ROLL ON THE WEDDING,” while Molly was pictured with a shocked smile and a bouquet of flowers. The couple celebrated with champagne, and the moment was framed by flowers and candles on the beach. The update also highlighted that Molly had been surprised with celebratory flowers and champagne as part of the engagement celebrations.
Following the news, friends from Love Island offered their congratulations in the comments. Tom’s best friend Casey O’Gorman reshared the post with crying emojis, and other islanders such as Liberty Poole, Paige Thorne and Luca Bish offered their well-wishes. The engagement comes as Molly and Tom, who won the All Stars series together, are noted as one of the few couples to endure beyond the spin-off’s run. Season 1 of All Stars crowned Molly and Tom as champions, with Callum Jones and Eve Gale finishing in second place.
The couple has since expanded their public profile: Molly has secured multiple brand partnerships, including with Boohoo, US fitness supplement Alani Nu, Abbott Lyon jewelry, and global makeup brands L’Oréal Paris and Maybelline. In interviews, Molly has spoken about the couple’s plans for the future, including moving forward together and continuing renovations on their shared home, a project they have been pursuing since moving in together last year.
The timeline surrounding their relationship has included details about their living arrangements and home life. The pair moved in together in Manchester, with Molly describing their evolving living situation as they navigated renovations and a busy schedule. Tom’s move between homes and his close friendship with Casey were noted in prior interviews and on Love Island Aftersun, where Molly described a practical timeline for their living arrangements.
The duo’s story has also included its share of dramatic moments from the All Stars run. Viewers watched as Molly’s original connection with Callum Jones unfolded, with some speculation about a rekindling between her and Callum. Ultimately, Molly chose to pursue her romance with Tom, and Callum and Eve Gale later split amid reports of an alleged affair, which Callum denied, saying the couple had already separated. The current engagement signals a new chapter for the couple as they navigate public interest and ongoing professional opportunities.
As they celebrate the engagement, Molly and Tom have highlighted continued commitment to their relationship and their joint life plans. Tom posted again that the past two weeks had been “one helluva ride,” and he looked forward to the wedding, signaling that the couple intends to formalize their partnership in the future. Fans and observers will no doubt watch how their life together unfolds, including any additional public milestones and forthcoming appearances as a couple in the culture and entertainment landscape.