Mollie Pearce

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mollie Pearce

• Mollie Pearce was born without fingers on her right hand.

• At 11, Mollie was diagnosed with a condition called ulcerative colitis, which causes swelling in the large intestine. At 18, she underwent surgery to remove her colon and started using a stoma.

  

• Mollie Pearce calls her stoma bag ‘Sid’ and celebrates her “stomaversary” every year on 4 October.

  

• She initially worked as a healthcare assistant.

• Mollie is the brand ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis UK and Reach, a charity that supports children with upper limb differences.

• Mollie has worked in collaboration with renowned brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas.

  

• In 2024, Mollie appeared as a contestant on BBC One’s reality show ‘The Traitors UK 2,’ where she emerged as a runner-up. That same year, she appeared on the talk show ‘Loose Women,’ which aired on ITV.

  

• She appeared as a guest on the television show ‘Lorraine’ (2024), which aired on ITV.

  

• In 2024, Mollie participated in BBC One and BBC Two’s reality show ‘The Weakest Link.’

  

• Mollie believes in contributing to society. In May 2024, she participated in Tough Mudder, a challenging race organised to help raise funds for finding cures for diseases like Alzheimer’s.

  

• In 2025, she appeared as a contestant with her professional partner Colin Grafton on the reality dance competition show ‘Dancing on Ice 17,’ which aired on ITV. She suffered a wrist injury early on in skating training.

  

• She consumes alcohol occasionally.

  

• Mollie is an avid animal lover and has a pet cat.

  

• She often smokes cigarettes.

  

• She loves travelling and often shares her travel experiences on social media.

  

• Mollie actively advocates for people with disabilities, especially those with stoma bags. She shares her story and offers tips on managing stoma bags in various situations through social media.