Macclesfield footballer Tom Clare and his fiancée Molly Smith, who found fame on Love Island: All Stars, have been announced as the new hosts of the NearlyWeds podcast.
The pair, who won the 2024 series of the show, are set to share their own journey to the altar as they prepare for a summer 2026 wedding.
The podcast will follow their planning process, giving listeners an inside look at the challenges and excitement of organising a destination ceremony.
Tom Clare’s time at Macclesfield
Tom Clare is a footballer from Macclesfield, known locally for his role as a striker before his rise to national attention through Love Island.
His background in the sport was a key part of his introduction on the show, where he was billed as a semi-professional footballer.
Before his TV breakthrough, Clare had already built a local profile through his performances on the pitch. Since then, he has remained connected to football while expanding into media and entertainment opportunities.
Clare, 26, is balancing his growing media presence with his football career, having previously played as a forward for Macclesfield.
His move into podcasting marks another step into the spotlight alongside Smith as they plan their future together.
From Love Island winners to NearlyWeds hosts
Clare and Smith met during the first series of Love Island: All Stars and went on to win the £50,000 prize. They got engaged last September while in Dubai and are now planning a wedding abroad.
The couple have narrowed their venue search to Spain and France, with the ceremony expected to take place in summer 2026.
They will take over the podcast from Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, sharing updates and insights as they move through their own planning process.
Clare and Smith have said they want to be open with listeners about the realities of wedding planning and have suggested they would be open to filming the ceremony in the future.
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