Early Life
Mallet was born in Islington in London but moved to Essex when he was 15 years old. Not many people know this, but his real name is Tommy Fordham. In an interview, Tommy mentioned that he wasn’t an academic and took up Architecture in college but struggled due to his dyslexia. He has since encouraged children that it doesn’t matter if they struggle, they can still achieve a lot.TOWIE
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Mallet London Ltd
Growing up, Mallet was not able to afford the newest (and expensive) pairs of trainers and was often bullied for this. He quite literally put pen to paper and sketched his ideas. He and a close friend Evren collaborated with Tommy’s designs and were blown away by the reaction of his customers who had purchased the trainers. Today, Tommy Mallet owns his own successful business – Mallet Footwear. It was officially established in 2015 and within 24 months had a turnover of £2.5 million, expanding globally. It has attracted the attention of many celebrities such as Olly Murs and Drake and has collaborated with eye-wear brand Belvoir&Co to launch his very own collection of sunglasses. His footwear can be found in stores such as Selfridges and Harrods in the UK in areas such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester.
FAQs on Everything You Need to Know About Tommy Mallet
Tommy Mallet was born Tommy Fordham. He adopted the nickname "Mallet," given by his grandmother, when he joined TOWIE in 2014 to protect his family’s privacy. In 2025, he announced he would return to using his birth name following personal and business transitions.
Tommy became famous as a cast member on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), joining the show in 2014. His charisma and relationship with Georgia Kousoulou quickly made him one of the standout stars.
Tommy founded Mallet Footwear in 2015, a luxury sneaker brand that achieved global success and was stocked by Selfridges and Harrods. He stepped down in 2023 and launched CTRNE, a crystal-infused sneaker line blending style with wellbeing.
Tommy Mallet’s net worth is estimated at around £1.2 million as of 2025. While Mallet Footwear was valued far higher, Tommy experienced financial setbacks and openly shared that he had to sell assets and rebuild after a large tax bill in 2023.
Tommy has shared his journey with dyslexia and was diagnosed with ADHD at 31. He’s also spoken about mental health struggles, business stress, and personal grief following a miscarriage with Georgia Kousoulou. These experiences have shaped his business decisions and public image.
Yes, Tommy and Georgia are still together. They got engaged in 2022, married in 2023, and now have two children: their son Brody and daughter Gigi. The couple remains a strong presence in UK reality and business circles.
