The influencer, 27, opened up about the surprising incident in her latest YouTube vlog, explaining that she believed her daughter had moved beyond what she previously described as an “aggressive era.”

Instead, the outing quickly became one to remember.

Molly-Mae, who shares Bambi and newborn son Midas with partner Tommy Fury, confessed she was left completely taken aback after the Pizza Express trip with friends spiraled into chaos.

Without revealing exactly who became the unexpected victim of Bambi’s enthusiastic wrestling move, the former Love Island star admitted she could barely bring herself to explain everything that happened.

Speaking honestly to her followers, she laughed: “I went to Pizza Express with Bambi and Midas and some friends and I can’t even disclose what happened.”

“All I’m going to say is, I thought Bambi was out of her aggressive era. I was very wrong.”

“Headlocks were put in place. Not by me, by her. It should have been by me. It was bad.”

Despite delivering the story with her trademark sense of humor, Molly-Mae acknowledged that parenting two young children has become increasingly demanding.

“We’re in the depths of it right now and I’m really just trying to keep my head above water,” she admitted.

The candid confession immediately prompted an outpouring of support from fellow parents, many of whom suggested Bambi’s behavior may simply reflect the enormous adjustment of becoming a big sister.

Molly and Tommy welcomed their second child, son Midas, earlier this summer, fundamentally changing the dynamic inside the family’s home.

Many viewers pointed out that toddlers frequently experience emotional ups and downs following the arrival of a sibling, even when they appear excited about their new role.

One supporter commented that Bambi was “100 per cent” likely to be processing the changes in her own way, explaining that similar behavior had emerged when her own daughter welcomed a younger brother.

Another wrote that Bambi’s entire world had shifted with the arrival of the newborn, adding that although she was undoubtedly happy to have a baby brother, such major changes could be overwhelming for children her age.

Others encouraged Molly not to be too hard on herself, reassuring her that difficult stages eventually pass and praising her for being open about the realities of parenting.

The latest revelation is far from the first time Molly-Mae has spoken honestly about behavioral challenges involving her daughter.

Last year, she shared another difficult parenting dilemma after receiving repeated phone calls from Bambi’s nursery about biting incidents.

At the time, Molly admitted she felt embarrassed discussing the situation publicly but believed other parents might benefit from hearing an honest account rather than a polished version of motherhood.

She explained that Bambi had bitten another child at nursery, only days after returning home with a bite mark herself following an incident involving another classmate.

Describing the situation, Molly revealed there had been what she jokingly called a “biting pandemic” among the toddlers in the classroom.

She explained that many of the children appeared to be copying one another’s behavior, making it difficult for staff and parents alike to break the cycle.

“I got a call from nursery today to tell me that she has bitten another child,” Molly recalled at the time.

“This isn’t the first time it’s happened.”

Although disappointed, she admitted she had almost expected it after previously receiving a call informing her that Bambi herself had been bitten by another child.

The experience left Molly wrestling with how best to respond.

One particular dilemma centered on whether she should continue with plans to take Bambi out for ice cream later that day.

She worried the treat might unintentionally appear to reward bad behavior, even though the incident had taken place hours earlier at nursery.

Her sister, Zoe Rae, reportedly advised against the ice cream trip, believing it could send mixed messages.

Molly, however, admitted she wasn’t convinced punishment hours after the event would be meaningful to a toddler.

Unsure what to do, she turned to an unexpected source for guidance.

The influencer revealed she had asked ChatGPT for parenting advice, explaining that although she knew some people might criticize her decision, she found the suggestions genuinely helpful.

She carefully described Bambi’s age, the nursery environment and the biting incidents before asking for practical guidance.

According to Molly, one of the key pieces of advice was not to punish Bambi twice by introducing consequences long after the original incident, as children of her age often struggle to connect delayed punishment with earlier actions.

Instead, the advice emphasized immediate responses, positive reinforcement and helping children understand appropriate behavior through calm repetition.

Molly admitted the recommendations made sense and gave her fresh perspective during an emotional time.

She also questioned whether the nursery’s gentle parenting philosophy was proving effective.

The setting reportedly avoided traditional disciplinary approaches, instead reminding children that their mouths were for eating food rather than biting other people.

While Molly respected the approach, she wondered aloud whether Bambi fully understood that biting was unacceptable if there appeared to be few immediate consequences.

“I think she knows that in the environment she’s in she isn’t going to get told off,” she previously explained.

“But then is that the right approach?”

Her honesty resonated with thousands of parents who flooded the video’s comments section with encouragement rather than criticism.

Many praised her willingness to discuss difficult moments instead of presenting an unrealistic picture of family life online.

Some admitted they had experienced similar phases with their own children, while others thanked her for making them feel less alone.

One particularly touching gesture followed shortly after the nursery incident.

Although confidentiality rules meant staff could not reveal which child had been bitten, Molly eventually worked out the youngster was one of Bambi’s close friends.

She contacted the child’s mother personally to apologize, later revealing that the conversation helped ease her guilt considerably.

Since welcoming baby Midas, Molly has continued documenting both the joyful and challenging aspects of raising two young children.

While many of her social media posts showcase family holidays, milestone moments and heartwarming photographs with Tommy, she has consistently balanced those highlights with refreshingly honest conversations about the tougher side of parenthood.

The latest Pizza Express episode appears to have become another example of that philosophy.

Rather than pretending everything went perfectly, Molly chose to laugh at the situation while acknowledging that parenting rarely unfolds exactly as expected.

Her followers were quick to point out that toddlers often express frustration physically before developing the emotional vocabulary to explain their feelings.

Many suggested that Bambi’s recent behavior should not define her personality but instead be viewed as a temporary developmental phase likely influenced by the arrival of a new sibling.

For Molly, the experience reinforced that motherhood continues to present unexpected challenges, even after years of sharing family life with millions of followers.

From navigating nursery incidents to balancing life with a newborn and an energetic preschooler, the influencer has increasingly shown a more vulnerable side of family life.

While the image of Bambi unexpectedly placing someone in a headlock may have raised eyebrows, it also sparked a wider conversation among parents about toddler behavior, sibling adjustment and the reality that even picture-perfect families experience chaotic moments behind closed doors.

For now, Molly appears determined to navigate the latest phase one day at a time, supported by Tommy, her family and a community of parents who know all too well that raising toddlers can sometimes be every bit as unpredictable as it is rewarding.