Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing Share Exciting Baby News
The world of reality TV just got a jolt of joy: Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing are expecting their first baby together. The news broke with an Instagram video, the kind that almost makes you forget you’re not close friends with the former Made in Chelsea stars. In the clip, Sophie, 30, looks wide-eyed and happy holding up an ultrasound scan, while Jamie, 36, can’t hide his disbelief, beaming as he exclaims, “Are you kidding me?” It's as candid and real as social media gets, with both offering an unfiltered peek at a huge new chapter in their lives.
The couple started dating back in 2019, and their story has unfolded mostly in front of an audience—first fellow cast members, then the millions who followed them on TV and online. They finally tied the knot in 2023, after sharing every twist and turn of their engagement journey (and yes, plenty of behind-the-scenes laughs along the way). It’s not every day you see a relationship bloom under the pop culture microscope, but these two have seemed to take it all in stride.
Heir to McVitie’s and Life Beyond TV
Jamie isn’t just famous for his reality TV stint. He’s the great-grandson of the creator of the McVitie’s digestive biscuit—so, you could say biscuits run in his bloodline. That’s right, his family’s name is behind the nation’s most iconic treat. Despite that, Jamie’s turned his hand to other projects, from launching the Candy Kittens sweet brand to co-presenting hit podcasts like NewlyWeds (with Sophie, of course) and Mad, Sad & Bad with Paloma Faith.
Sophie Habboo doesn't shy away from the spotlight either. She set many tongues wagging when she walked down the aisle in a wedding dress designed by British favorite Suzanne Neville. But it’s her growing presence in the media world that’s gaining more notice. With Vick Hope—Radio 1’s *Going Home* co-host—preparing for maternity leave (she’s expecting with superstar DJ Calvin Harris), Sophie will be stepping up to fill her shoes on the show. Not a bad way to kick off motherhood herself, right? It’s another sign of how the couple are quickly shifting from reality TV regulars to established voices across a bunch of platforms.
The pregnancy reveal wasn’t just a private moment or a TV script: celeb pals Dianne Buswell, Molly-Mae Hague, Mollie King and more flooded the post with excitement. A mix of joyful emojis and heartfelt congratulations poured in, showing just how much support these two have behind them—not just from fans but from fellow British stars who’ve been there, done that, and come out the other side smiling.
This next season for Jamie and Sophie is shaping up to not only grow their family but also expand their reach—from podcasts to prime time radio, and probably a lot more laughs on camera than tears. Watching them balance parenting, celebrity, and some serious biscuit legacy? That sounds like real entertainment.
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