FOR years Molly-Mae Hague was the influencer who up-and-coming social media stars aspired to be like – she had the huge brand deals, the hunky fiancé and millions in the bank.
But fast forward to today and the 26-year-old’s aesthetically pleasing life is no longer top of the wish list. In her place are a host of ‘real’ women with some serious career goals and leading the way is social media star Meagan Wells. Here, insiders tell us how being the so-called ‘anti-Molly’ has helped the rising mogul, the truth behind rumours she’s ‘sold out’ and what really happened with her former bestie, Asher Mary Lou.
More than half a million fans have been closely watching Meagan’s every move since she burst onto the scene in 2021 – sharing her Slimming World journey.
She describes herself as “Your Midsize Geordie bestie,” who puts confidence for curvy women at the forefront of her brand.
It saw many young girls flock to her as a source of inspiration as she shared her fashion hacks and body battles with her fans in her typical down-to-earth manner.
If she wants a boob job then she’s more than entitled too.
Insider on her changing look
In a surprisingly bold move just last month, Meagan made her intentions clear as she declared: “In a world full of Molly-Mae’s be proud to be a Bridget Jones.”
The post raised eyebrows with her fans, and one of Meagan’s followers told The Sun: “She has always advocated for positivity but her Bridget Jones and Molly-Mae comment felt seriously misguided.
“There was such a clearer way she could have compared herself to a Bridget Jones-type without having to discourage anyone from following in Molly-Mae’s path.
“Many of us have been speculating in our group chats if she was simply using Molly’s name as she knows it will get her attention and likes.”
Meagan was quick to explain herself, telling her followers: “This isn’t shade to Molly-Mae. It’s the Molly-Mae effect on social media which is the side of social media that is all about perfectionism, clean girl, minimal aesthetics and if you feel you don’t sit in that (me), you are seen also.”
But behind the scenes things were really changing for Meagan and as her fame rose, she started to shed her girl-next-door image.
One fan questioned how honest her posts are, writing: “You’ve posted before about all the face/hair editing software you use on your face.”
While her weight has always been a hot topic on her socials, suddenly Meagan seemed slimmer than ever and then in September she shocked people when she decided to get a boob job.
There were also trips to aesthetic clinics and getting her lips done and suddenly she looked a far cry from the girl who started off desperate to lose weight. She was a size 18 at her biggest and a 10 at her smallest.
Whilst no one could fault Meagan wanting to get fit and healthier as she embarked upon her own personal journey – the loyal fans who were with her at the start have now admitted to feeling “cheated”, accusing her of turning into everything she proclaimed she would never be.
Over the summer she posted a video in her bikini showing people how to pose on the beach but her followers were quick to point out that of course she looked good – with a full face of glam.
“I’m fairly certain any pose will work for you. Simply because you are a goddess,” remarked one.
And someone else added: “It helps that she is absolutely gorgeous anyway.”
But insiders tell us Meagan would be horrified by the suggestion that it’s all a bit of an act, explaining: “There has never been any secret about her wanting to look her best – and if she wants a boob job then she’s more than entitled too.
“People need to remember she is growing up in the public eye and of course her style will evolve.
“She knows people were surprised by her new boobs, but she’s engaged now and just wants to look and feel her best. She’s got big plans for the future.”
Another source speculated: “Influencers will often do what it takes to stay relevant, and when they are offered things it’s hard to turn it down. She might be allowed to change and grow, but it’s understandable why people might feel let down.”
Having seen her fame soar over the past few years, Meagan decided to launch a podcast with close pal and growing influencer Asher Mary Lou – Talking Thirty.
It started in November 2023, to much fanfare, and over the course of the year they bashed out three series by September 2024.
“They don’t even follow each other now – it was a real cut off.”
Insider on her fall out from Asher
During their last episode of the series, they joked it would be their last one ever, which turned out to be foreshadowing because it then disappeared without a trace – and even their Instagram has now been removed.
They claimed to be too busy to record it any more, but the urgency with which they removed it from their bios suggested something much deeper going on.
Insiders tell us: “The girls grew close very quickly and decided to do the podcast pretty soon after meeting.
“But they realised they don’t actually have the same values and there was one row in particular, which they now both refuse to talk about, which made them end the friendship.
“They don’t even follow each other now – it was a real cut off.”
Meagan’s foray into podcasting might not have lasted long, but she has now set her sights on transitioning into the traditional celebrity world of TV, like many of her fellow Instagram influencers and TikTok stars.
Just this month, she shared a reel about her dreams of landing a spot on This Morning as part of a “Manifesting Morning TV” post.
Meagan told her followers how she’d undertaken a TV presenter course in the hopes of honing her skills.
Our insider added: “She’s very clear about what her goals are – like with everything she’s been very honest about what she wants career-wise.
“She’s not necessarily taking the traditional influencer route like Molly did and she’s determined not to lose herself along the way.”
Despite the worries and concerns, Meagan has long provided a safe space for her fans who have struggled with body image issues.
She has never shied away from showing off her body hang-ups which is far more than can be said for many Instagram influencers.
And while there may be questions about if she’s sold out and become skinny, she’s forging her own path – reaping the rewards of her fame and followers.
The Sun has contacted Meagan Wells’ representative for comment.
