They were one of Love Island’s success stories, dating for two years and even setting up home together.
But Love Island star Molly Marsh has admitted it was the ‘best decision’ for her to split from her boyfriend Zachariah Noble, as she broke her silence on their decision to call it quits.
Speaking to Daily Mail at Wednesday’s National Television Awards, Molly, 24, who was a guest with Fake Bake UK, admitted it had been an ’emotional, challenging, and deeply personal’ time since she and Zachariah went their separate ways in July.
She said: ‘Navigating my breakup from Zach has been one of the hardest things I have faced, something I have not spoken much about publicly.
‘It has been emotional, challenging, and deeply personal, but through it all, I believe everything happens for a reason.
‘Standing here tonight at the National TV Awards, I feel excited and ready for new beginnings.’
Love Island star Molly Marsh has admitted it was the ‘best decision’ for her to split from her boyfriend Zachariah Noble, as she broke her silence on their decision to call it quits
Speaking to Daily Mail at Wednesday’s National Television Awards, Molly, who was a guest with Fake Bake UK, admitted it had been an ’emotional, challenging, and deeply personal’ time
Molly added: ‘NTAs is always such a fun night and I’m looking forward to catching up with TV friends and spending the night with our Fake Bake family.’
Molly and Zachariah first sparked a romance during season 10 of Love Island in 2023, after he caught the stunner’s attention while she was coupled up with Mitch Taylor.
After briefly splitting last year, the couple rekindled their romance, but sources revealed earlier this summer that they’d decided to end their relationship.
Detailing the reason why she and Zachariah split, Molly said: ‘It became apparent over time that it was the best decision for us to go our separate ways.’
Prior to attending the National Television Awards, Molly hadn’t spoken publicly about her split from Zach, aside from confirming their relationship was over on Instagram.
Asked why she decided to stay quiet about the end of their relationship until now, Molly said: ‘I never wanted to go into details as this is life and everyone can understand a level of privacy is needed in those times of change.
‘I just wanted to make my followers aware, on a level of respect to them after their support on the show together, and now would like to move on and open to find love.’
She went on to add that she and her sister are set to travel to New York to walk in Fashion Week this weekend, before heading back to the studio to record new music.
Molly and Zachariah first sparked a romance during season 10 of Love Island in 2023, and after a short-lived split last year, ended their romance for good earlier this summer
Molly put on a showstopping display in a midnight blue sequinned gown as she shared a gallery of snaps from her evening at the NTAs
Molly put on a showstopping display in a midnight blue sequinned gown as she shared a gallery of snaps from her evening at the NTAs.
She and Zachariah previously split in March 2024, but rekindled their romance just a couple of months later during a brand trip Down Under.
They appeared smitten and even moved in together last summer, with Molly gushing about their ‘great’ relationship late last year.
She told The Sun: ‘We absolutely needed that time apart, we’re stronger than ever and after moving in together, things are definitely going in the right direction.
‘It’s what we needed, it’s going really well.’
After the couple first found a connection in the Majorca villa in 2023, Molly was dumped from the island after Zac was picked by bombshell Kady McDermott in a recoupling.
However, Molly returned during Casa Amor and an initially frazzled Zachariah managed to win back her affections.
The pair, who finished fourth on series 10 together, lasted longer than any other couple from their series.
Third placed Tyrique Hyde and Ella Thomas called time on their relationship in 2024, while series winners Sammy Root and Jess Harding called time on their romance just two months after leaving the villa.
Gary Lineker, This Morning and EastEnders were among the big winners on Wednesday night, as the stars of British TV descended on London’s O2 Arena for the 2025 National TV Awards.
Detailing the reason why she and Zachariah split, Molly said: ‘It became apparent over time that it was the best decision for us to go our separate ways’
Hosted by Joel Dommett for its 30th anniversary, the awards were televised on ITV1, with the winners voted for by the public.
And one of the biggest surprises of the night saw Gary finally bring an end to Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly’s 23-year winning streak, as the former footballer, 64, scored the win for Best Presenter.
While it was also a redemption evening for This Morning, who scooped the Best Daytime gong again two years after their bruising defeat to The Repair Shop.
And Strictly Come Dancing also came out champions, bagging Best Talent Show, despite a year full of scandals and controversies.
After it returned for its long-awaited finale at Christmas, beloved sitcom Gavin & Stacey won the award for Best Comedy, with Ruth Jones and Larry Lamb accepting the gong.
Jeremy Clarkson’s smash-hit show Clarkson’s Farm also came out on top, with Jeremy taking the moment to make a quip to the audience about how he was on weight-loss jab Mounjaro.
Meanwhile Liz Hurley and Rob Rinder announced this year’s winner of the Reality Competition was I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, with reigning King of the Jungle Danny Jones leading the 2024 cast onstage to accept.
And Netflix’s Adolescence also proved a hit on the evening, with the acclaimed series beating out Disney+’s Rivals for Best New Drama, and teenage star Owen Cooper winning Best Drama Performance for playing twisted killer Jamie Miller.
An emotional moment of the night saw EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan present the Serial Drama Performance to co-star Steve McFadden, who couldn’t hold back his tears as he was honoured for his portrayal of Phil Mitchell’s mental health crisis.
And the Walford cast had plenty to celebrate, as the ceremony ended with EastEnders scoring the coveted Best Serial Drama prize.
The night kicked off with comedian Michael McIntyre scoring a huge win for his Big Show, as he scooped The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.
Lee Mack’s The 1% Club was voted Best Quiz Show this year, with the comedian using his time on stage to poke fun at Gary.
Meanwhile, the final ever series of Vera lost out to the BBC’s Call The Midwife for Best Returning Drama.
And it was a big night for former Love Island star Molly Mae Hague as she walked away with the award for Authored Documentary.
Animated BBC series Wallace and Gromit also received a special recognition award during the night, with creator Nick Park collecting the gong.
The red carpet arrivals were hosted by Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks for the second year in a row, who also took to the stage to hand out a gong.
