London, UK – June 04, 2025, 06:13 AM BST – Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing has confirmed the exciting news that he and his wife Sophie Habboo are expecting their first child, with a surprising revelation that the baby’s arrival is much sooner than anyone anticipated. The 36-year-old Made in Chelsea alum shared the update on BBC Radio 1’s Going Home show on June 03, 2025, just hours after the couple announced Sophie’s pregnancy on social media, sending fans into a frenzy over the accelerated timeline.
Laing and Habboo, 30, who married in a lavish Spanish wedding in 2023, revealed Sophie is four months pregnant, as reported by Daily Mail on June 03, meaning their baby is due in October 2025—earlier than the public expected based on their recent professional commitments. “It’s happening faster than we thought!” Laing exclaimed on air, explaining that an early ultrasound miscalculation had led them to initially believe Sophie was only three months along. “We’re having a little one in just a few months—October can’t come soon enough!” The couple shared a sweet clip of their ultrasound on Instagram, captioned, “Our biggest adventure yet,” which drew congratulations from celebrity friends like Molly-Mae Hague and Dianne Buswell.
The accelerated timeline adds a thrilling twist, especially as Sophie stepped into her new role as Laing’s co-host on Radio 1, replacing Vick Hope on maternity leave, just last week on May 29, as per BBC News. Fans had speculated about a pregnancy after noticing Sophie’s looser clothing choices in April 2025, as noted by The Irish Sun, but the confirmation—and the October due date—caught many off guard. On X, #BabyLaing trends with reactions like, “October already? That’s so soon—congrats Jamie and Sophie!” and “Always knew they’d be amazing parents—baby’s coming quick!”
Laing, whose great-grandfather founded the McVitie’s biscuit empire, and Habboo, a social media influencer, have been candid about their journey, from meeting on Made in Chelsea in 2019 to their 2023 nuptials at Villa Las Sirenas in Spain. Laing recently shared his initial fears about fatherhood in a 2024 The Times interview, but a social media clip about the joys of being called “Dad” changed his perspective, as reported by Yahoo News. The couple’s recent announcement of a “little break” from their NewlyWeds podcast, noted by The Mirror on May 20, now makes sense in light of their impending parenthood.
Colleagues celebrated the news, with Radio 1’s Greg James posting on X, “Couldn’t be happier for Jamie and Sophie—baby Laing’s coming soon!” ITV’s Ant McPartlin added, “What a joy—congratulations!” As the couple prepares for their October arrival, their swift journey to parenthood has captured the UK’s heart, proving that for Jamie and Sophie, life’s biggest moments always come with a delightful surprise.