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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jamie Laing reveals the heartbreaking loss of his 'incredible' grandmother as he shares an emotional tribute in Nearly Parents podcast
Jamie Laing has revealed the tragic death of his grandmother, affectionately known as Granny Scotland, as he paid an emotional tribute to her on Tuesday. The Candy Kittens founder, 36, announced the sad news in the latest episode of his Nearly Parents podcast, with his wife Sophie Habboo, 30. Addressing the camera, Jamie said: 'We have some really upsetting news as well. Some really sad news. My lovely Granny Scotland passed away on the weekend. 'I know, we have spoken to her on the podcast, and she was amazing. And what's so amazing about granny is that I got to go and see her...' 'So recently,' Sophie said. Jamie continued: 'But she was 94, 95, years old. 'She was just really old, and she was sore and in pain. She just wanted to just go, I think. 'It shouldn't' be a sad moment, it should be a happy moment because she lived the most incredible life.' 'Yeah, she did, but it is sad because she was just... what a lady,' a sombre Sophie said. 'An amazing lady and so incredible.' Jamie emphasised. 'We love you Granny Scotland,' Sophie replied before Jamie revealed: 'Love you so much. And she got her lifelong dream of people knowing who she is.' 'Sophie asked: 'Was that her lifelong dream?' Jamie replied: 'I think part of her would've loved to be famous. In some sort of way.' He continued: 'To you Granny, we love you so much and yeah.' 'We love you,' Sophie added. Jamie's grandmother appeared on an episode of the podcast back in November 2024, where he asked her what the 'secret' is to a happy life. She responded: 'I find that being able to give love to other people is one of the greatest things that made me happy. 'I love to give somebody love when they need it and help them. And I've done it all my life. 'And the next thing is, I am the greatest animal lover. And I would love to be surrounded by animals. Oh, I love them.' Jamie responded: 'Granny that's so sweet,' before asking: 'What would you say to your younger self?' She replied: 'I don't really know because I've had so much happiness and so much unhappiness in my life. I've had two marriages, sadly. 'And, I don't know what I would say. I would like to relive my life all over again.' 'Oh Granny would you?' he asked. His grandmother replied: 'Yes I would. Well I think now, funny enough, in the last few years I'm having the happiest time of my life. I feel very at peace with the world.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'Spencer's a hard person to be friends with': JAMIE LAING reveals truth about Spencer Matthews 'feud' in exclusive interview - and tells what happened with Palace and Meghan twerking
Is Jamie Laing, great-great grandson of Sir Alexander Grant, inventor of the McVitie's digestive biscuit, the busiest man in Britain? He runs three businesses, presents two weekly podcasts, hosts the Radio 1 teatime slot four days a week, has just moved house and is preparing for the arrival of his first baby. His ankle is still sore from the 150-mile run he did for Comic Relief in March, raising more than £2 million in the process, and now he and his wife of two years are filming a six-part fly-on-the-wall series for Disney+. He arrives flustered for our interview at his office in Marylebone. This is The Sweet Factory, a big building tucked away down a mews – Crittall glass doors, big sofas and so many jars of pick 'n' mix it could kill a diabetic. From here, Laing presides over his growing empire: confectionery business Candy Kittens upstairs, podcast studios downstairs. But he has lost the keys to his new West London house, which he and Habboo only moved into last night (his next-door neighbours are David and Samantha Cameron, more on which later). A locksmith has been called.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pregnant Sophie Habboo and husband Jamie Laing put on a smitten display as they host Candy Kittens party in London
Pregnant Sophie Habboo and her husband Jamie Laing looked loved-up as they attended their Candy Day event in London on Thursday. The former Made In Chelsea stars, 30 and 36, beamed as they celebrated Jamie's sweet brand Candy Kittens in style. Sophie, who is expecting their first child, was glowing as she showcased her blossoming baby bump in a black floral midi dress. Jamie kept things effortlessly stylish in a white top and grey trousers, finishing the look with a green cap. Also at the event were pals Paloma Faith, Matt Edmondson, and Melissa Tattam. The event comes after Sophie revealed on her and Jamie's newly named podcast NearlyParents, that she has struggled with some aspects of her pregnancy. She confessed that when her second trimester hit, she felt like she was 'dying' and was dealing with a lot of hormones that made her frequently feel irritated. 'This girl has gone from a bit of a b***h to don't come near me,' she quipped. 'Up until week eight, I was smooth sailing. No good aversions, no sickness, so much energy, I was like what is every talking about this is unbelievable. 'Week eight hit and everyone's starting to grate to me a bit. Like that man sat next to me on the plane breathing, like is it illegal if I punch him in the face? 'If you're a fan of the podcast, I love you so much but you're not going to like me if you meet me at the moment.' Jamie said he struggled to get his head around Sophie's mood changes with pregnancy, recalling: 'I asked Sophie if she had any cravings and she said, ''No, the only craving I have is hating you''. 'I then spent an evening on Reddit looking at "Why does your wife hate her husband so much when they're pregnant". He went on: 'Sophie is teaching me to drive and I'm a little bit nervous in the car and she goes "You're a s**t driver". I'm literally in my head going "Oh my god she hasn't eaten this is really scary". 'Sophie then gets so angry she says to me "I'm so angry I want to drive us both into the back of this car and kill us". And then she started crying!' Sophie confessed that the 'anger is uncontrollable' but that it 'was very fleeting' as she lamented how her 'enormous t*ts' also meant she couldn't fit in any of her clothes. Jamie candidly told listeners how he owed her a real apology after not taking her hormones seriously and threatening to leave her over her 'grumpiness'. Sophie said: 'Jamie was like "Oh you're just milking it, you fake all your hormones, there's no such thing". He went "Oh you're just faking all of this." I was like "Oh my god" as I'm lying there with my enormous t*ts out and I can't fit into a single thing.' Recalling the incident in question, she went on: 'We are leaving and I feel really sick this day and Jamie gets his camera out and goes "I'm going to vlog today". Like on my Sunday that I'm about to vomit all day long. 'And what happened was Jamie sits down and he goes "I'm going to call my friends and ask them what I should do about this. Because I'm going to have to leave you. I'm going to leave you because you're just so unbearable right now."' Jokingly pretending to break down in tears, she shared: 'And I went "You're going to leave me and I'm pregnant".' In defence of his actions, Jamie quickly added: 'The amount of people who are going to call me an a*****e. Just a caveat to add - I had no idea the emotional journey that you go on, how your body changes. It comes after the couple took to their podcast to tell their fans all about their impeding parenthood for the first time, where Sophie revealed some of the struggles she'd been dealing with in her pregnancy 'I just didn't understand the extreme things that go on and since having read stuff on Instagram, I am awe of what you go through. The hormone change is wild.' Showing their Chelsea roots, the couple also revealed that Sophie's worst craving so far was for caviar, recounting how they had dashed around London trying to find a shop that was open at 8pm. Jamie explained they eventually found a caviar store only to discover a single pot cost £240, as he declared: 'I was like "Well that craving has to stop there and then". Sophie revealed that after some Googling, she learned it is recommended that pregnant people avoid the expensive delicacy due to the risks of bacteria and mercury. However, she confessed that the risks were the only thing that stopped her from eating it, otherwise, she would not have allowed the hefty price tag to put her off.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jamie Laing and pregnant Sophie Habboo in 'heated clash' ahead of Radio 1 stint
Pregnant Sophie Habboo and her husband Jamie Laing appeared to be having a disagreement as they stepped out close to their work at BBC Radio 1's studios Jamie Laing and his wife Sophie Habboo appeared to be having a disagreement earlier today. The Made In Chelsea stars who are expecting their first child together have been working alongside one another at BBC Radio 1, with Sophie stepping in for Vick Hope, who is currently on maternity leave. But Sophie, 30, who is covering Vick on the drivetime show, was seen embroiled in a heated discussion with her husband, 36, close to their workplace. As the temperatures across the UK continue to soar, Sophie opted for a more relaxed and casual style as she donned a pair of flat shoes and a skirt, which she paired with a blue cardigan. Meanwhile, Candy Kittens founder Jamie rocked a more edgy outfit wearing a pair of Nike New Balances, black trousers and a white T-shirt, while carrying a Louis Vuitton bag. But the couple, who are no strangers when it comes to working with one another, appeared rather downcast after a tense-looking conversation. Sophie, who boasted a positive pregnancy glow, looked rather annoyed at her husband as she clung to a bottle of water while Jamie wafted his arms in the air. It is not known what the pair were talking about during their tense discussion but later appeared to be relaxed with one another. But while Sophie is excited ahead of welcoming their first child, she recently opened up about her pregnancy on hers and Jamie's podcast, NearlyParents, admitting she has struggled with some aspects of her journey. During her second trimester, she said she felt as though she was "dying" and was quickly becoming irritated due to the huge change in her hormones. "This girl has gone from a bit of a b***h to don't come near me," she commented. She went on to add: "Up until week eight, I was smooth sailing. No good aversions, no sickness, so much energy, I was like what is every talking about this is unbelievable. Week eight hit and everyone's starting to grate to me a bit. Like that man sat next to me on the plane breathing, like is it illegal if I punch him in the face? "If you're a fan of the podcast, I love you so much but you're not going to like me if you meet me at the moment." Meanwhile, husband Jamie has been struggling to process Sophie's ongoing mood changes, explaining: "I asked Sophie if she had any cravings and she said 'No, the only craving I have is hating you.' "I then spent an evening on Reddit looking at Why does your wife hate her husband so much when they're pregnant?" Jamie went on to say: "Sophie is teaching me to drive and I'm a little bit nervous in the car and she goes 'You're a s**t driver'. I'm literally in my head going 'Oh my God, she hasn't eaten, this is really scary.' "Sophie then gets so angry she says to me 'I'm so angry I want to drive us both into the back of this car and kill us'. And then she started crying!" Sophie stated that her "anger is uncontrollable" but it was "fleeting." However, she also explained that due to her pregnancy and body changes, she could no longer fit into her clothing. Meanwhile, Jamie had previously joked he was going to "leave" Sophie as she had become "unbearable" due to her hormone changes. But he quickly rectified his comments, stating: "I had no idea the emotional journey that you go on, how your body changes. "I just didn't understand the extreme things that go on and since having read stuff on Instagram, I am awe of what you go through. The hormone change is wild." The Mirror has approached Jamie and Sophie's spokesperson for comment.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Jamie Laing makes his first public appearance since announcing wife Sophie Habboo is pregnant as he joins business panel at SXSW London
Jamie Laing has made his first public appearance since revealing he's set to become a dad as he joined a business panel at the inaugural SXSW London at Shoreditch Town Hall on Wednesday. The former Made In Chelsea star, 36, and wife Sophie Haboo, 30, announced she was pregnant with their first child i n a sweet social media post on Tuesday. And amid the happy baby news, Jamie was straight back to work as he joined Candy Kittens co-founder Ed Sweet Williams and moderator Chrysi Philalithes for a talk on creator led businesses at the week-long festival. Cutting a casual figure in a dark blue T-shirt, jeans and a sports cap, Jamie looked at ease as he discussed his Candy Kittens and Jampot Productions businesses in front of an audience. With a microphone attached to his, the TV and radio personality put on an animated display as he spoke, just one day after thrilling fans with his baby news. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The former Made In Chelsea star, 36, and wife Sophie Haboo, 30, announced she was pregnant with their first child in a sweet social media post on Tuesday Their heartwarming announcement clip showed them having an ultrasound as Sophie looked delighted staring at the screen. The post was simply captioned with a heart emoji and was soon flooded with well wishes from their followers. Sophie and Jamie married in a lavish Spanish wedding in 2023 surrounded by their famous pals and family after getting together on Made In Chelsea in 2019. The announcement comes just after Sophie joined Jamie in presenting his Radio 1 drive time show when his co-star Vick Hope left on maternity leave. Vick, 35, who is expecting her first child with DJ Calvin Harris, 41, hosted her last show on the station last week. Sophie and Jamie already host their podcast NewlyWeds together - with the duo recently revealing it would be going on a break. In an Instagram update last week, they announced: 'The podcast is taking a break?! We're pressing pause but only for a moment.' Jamie's public appearance at the festival comes after he surprised his close pal Sam Thompson with a motivational facetime call as he prepares for day four of his 260-mile endurance challenge. The former Made In Chelsea stars announced on Tuesday that they were expecting their first child together The sweet clip showed them having an ultrasound as Sophie looked delighted staring at the screen The post was simply captioned with a heart emoji and was soon flooded with well wishes from their followers Sophie and Jamie married in a lavish Spanish wedding in 2023 surrounded by their famous pals and family after getting together on Made In Chelsea in 2019 The I'm A Celeb star, 34, who is taking part in a Soccer Aid Challenge and has raised over £604,000 so far, received a sweet message of support from his former Made In Chelsea co-star. After suffering in his own gruelling charity marathon, Jamie, 36, knew exactly how Sam was feeling as he approached the half way mark. The BBC Radio 1 presenter had the whole nation behind him as he ran 30 miles for five consecutive days across the country in March, raising an incredible £2.3m. 'It's day three baby, it's the worst. It's the worst', Jamie laughed. Sam screamed: 'I can't move man! My Leg!' Jamie said: 'Listen, I've been there. I know how hard it is and your body is screaming for you to give up. Every single moment, you just keep going. 'One foot in front of the other, you don't stop.' Sam teared up: 'Seeing your face just then has literally just made my day. I remember watching you doing your runs and being like your an inspiration man. 'The fact that you're just giving me your energy and your time man, I'm so grateful.' Jamie said: 'You're doing the best thing ever, you're doing it for the best cause. Let's keep going, I adore you, I love you, everyone's behind you, you're the greatest.' 'You got this Sam!', Jamie's wife Sophie Habboo cheered in the background. To complete the challenge, Sam is expected to run a marathon for five days and cycle in between, ensuring the ball arrives on June 6, just in time for kickoff on Sunday, June 15.
