Tommy Fury has ignited a social media firestorm after making controversial comments about Kim Kardashian's childcare arrangements. The 27-year-old boxer, alongside his father John Fury, criticized the reality star for employing a team of nannies, drawing accusations of 'mansplaining' and being 'degrading' to women.
Podcast Remarks Spark Outrage
On their podcast, the father-son duo discussed a headline about Kardashian's 10 nannies and 'mannies' helping raise her four children: North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, eight, and Psalm, seven. John Fury boldly stated, 'If you can’t look after these kids yourself, don’t have them,' while Tommy added, 'I don’t understand people who just dump their kids with nannies and mannies all day, then don’t see them.'
The clip, which has garnered over 90,000 views on Instagram, quickly drew criticism. Commenters pointed out that Kardashian, 45, is a single mother sharing custody with ex-husband Kanye West, who has reportedly gone months without seeing their children. One user, @a.i.stewart, remarked, 'A man with a full time nanny judging a woman with a full time nanny.'
Defenders Rally Behind Kardashian
Many defended Kardashian, noting that a team of nannies is common for high-profile families and that she can afford the support. @katherinebbbbbb called the discussion 'so out of touch,' adding, 'of course she needs support, and she can afford it.' Another user, @robinbrouillette, described the clip as 'two dudes explaining away motherhood,' while @cmafanlorraine3 insisted Kardashian's kids seem 'happy' and that she does spend time with them.
Others pointed out that the nannies likely serve the entire Kardashian family, including sisters Khloe, Kourtney, and Kylie, who have children of their own. Critics also questioned where the fathers are, reminding the Fury duo that Kardashian shares custody with West.
Molly-Mae Hague's Own Nanny Admission
The backlash comes as Tommy's ex-partner, Molly-Mae Hague, recently opened up about having a nanny herself. In her Amazon Prime reality show 'Behind It All,' Hague admitted she initially felt 'a bit scared to talk about it' due to public scrutiny. She explained that having childcare allows her to work and build her businesses while also creating the life she wants for her daughter Bambi.
Hague, who shares two children with Fury, said she regretted not being honest from the start. 'I guess I just shied away from it. I got a bit scared to just talk about it, honestly,' she confessed.
Fury's History of Defending His Parenting
Tommy Fury has previously faced criticism for spending time away from his family for training, including leaving home weeks after the birth of his first child to prepare for a fight against Jake Paul. When questioned on 'Loose Women,' he retorted, 'I’m not bothered about anyone’s opinion, to be honest. As long as my family and my missus and my children think I’m doing alright, that’s all that matters to me.'
Despite the backlash, the Fury duo have not publicly responded to the criticism. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about parenting, gender roles, and the use of childcare among celebrities.
