Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have announced the joyous arrival of their first child, a baby named Ziggy. The couple, aged 37 and 31 respectively, shared the news on social media with a heartwarming image of them cradling their newborn, accompanied by the caption: ‘Ziggy, you have our whole hearts.’
From Screen Romance to Real-Life Parenthood
The couple, who first found fame on the reality series Made in Chelsea, had announced Sophie's pregnancy back in June 2025. To reveal the news at the time, they posted an emotional video of a scan appointment on Instagram. In the clip, a then-30-year-old Sophie was seen lying on a hospital bed, smiling at Jamie and becoming overwhelmed, uttering ‘oh my god.’ Jamie, 36, reacted with a gasp of ‘Are you kidding me?’ as the camera showed Sophie staring at the screen in disbelief, listening to their baby's heartbeat.
Their journey to this point has been a public one, evolving from close friends to life partners. Sophie originally joined Made in Chelsea during its 14th series in 2017 and initially dated Jamie's best friend, Sam Thompson. After that relationship ended, Jamie and Sophie grew closer as friends in 2019. It was during a trip to South Africa, filmed for the show's 17th series, that Jamie realised he had deeper feelings for her, leading to them beginning a relationship later that year.
A Two-Part Wedding and Life as Newlyweds
After getting engaged in 2021, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo tied the knot in a two-part wedding celebration. Their first ceremony was a low-key affair at Chelsea Registry Office in April 2023, followed by a more lavish celebration a month later at Villa Las Sirenas in Spain. The Spanish wedding was attended by famous faces including Millie Mackintosh and Spencer Matthews, who acted as MC after reportedly being ‘forgotten’ on the invite list for the UK event.
Beyond reality TV, Sophie has built a career as a social media influencer and broadcaster. She recently landed a role on BBC Radio 1, covering for Vick Hope during her maternity leave, which saw her working alongside Jamie. The couple also host a podcast together called Newlyweds, where they have been candid about the realities of marriage. Sophie has revealed that their relationship experiences significant turbulence about twice a year, with arguments sometimes so heated that Jamie packs a bag and declares he is leaving – though he always returns.
Embracing a New Chapter as a Family of Three
The birth of baby Ziggy marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the couple. Having shared their romance, engagement, and marriage with fans, they are now embarking on the adventure of parenthood. Their announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from followers and fellow celebrities alike, celebrating the expansion of their family.
From their beginnings on the screens of Made in Chelsea to building a life and now a family together, the journey of Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo continues to captivate their audience as they welcome their son into the world.
