Archive June 9, 2025

Sophie Habboo shared a hilarious story about the time she told Jamie Laing she might be pregnant and he ‘went green’, just months before she announced that she was expecting for the first time

Sophie Habboo has revealed the moment Jamie Laing turned “green” after she teased him with a surprise baby revelation, months before the couple discovered they were actually expecting.

The pair, who first met on Made In Chelsea before tying the knot two years ago, took to Instagram last Tuesday (June 3) to share the delightful news that they’re expecting their first child, receiving a flood of well-wishes from fans and fellow celebs.

In addition to their baby joy, the duo also announced a major change to their popular NewlyWeds podcast, which has now aptly been renamed NearlyParents as they gear up for the new adventure.

However, casting her mind back to the time before the pregnancy was confirmed, Sophie recounted how Jamie was initially apprehensive about fatherhood.

She reminisced about his pale-faced response during a meal out last year when she quipped about possibly being pregnant.

On their revamped NearlyParents podcast, Jamie probed Sophie for a “totally honest” account of his reaction when she first expressed her desire for children.

Sophie revealed: “You went green. You went green. In fact, we went for lunch with my sister and I said just as a joke, maybe I’m pregnant. I was like a day late on my period.”

She continued: “We were not trying at this point. We hadn’t really discussed it, and Jamie left the restaurant and never came back.”

Trying to shed light on his past reaction, he admitted feeling “panicked” about becoming a dad, recalling the episode as: “I was having a mild panic. This was like last year and that was a bit… Honey, it was scary for me at that point.”

He also expressed the fears many feel on the brink of parenthood: “You don’t understand how scary it is when you’re like going into this world of having, or even thinking about having kids.”

Yet, speaking of his change of heart, he’s now eager to embrace fatherhood, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child in the upcoming months.

Judge Rinder star Rob Rinder has opened up about his close relationship with BBC Radio 2 presenter and Celebrity Gogglebox star Rylan Clark, and the impact it has had on his life

Rob Rinder has revealed that people often feel a “sense of disappointment” when they meet him in public without Rylan Clark by his side.

The 47-year-old has formed a tight-knit friendship with fellow telly presenter Rylan over the past few years. Their three-part series Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour was broadcast in May 2024.

The BAFTA TV Award-winning show saw an emotional Rylan discussing his divorce from ex-husband Dan Neal. The BBC Radio 2 star has since described his journey around Italy with Rob as being “like therapy”, confessing he “wasn’t fully over” the break up.

There have been whispers about a potential romance between the two, but Rylan recently clarified that they are “just friends”. This came as he paid a heartfelt tribute to Judge Rinder star Rob on his birthday, expressing that he “loves him dearly”.

Now, during a fresh chat between the duo on Radio 2, Rob disclosed that fans are often let down when he attends events without former X Factor star Rylan. He shared this insight while calling into Rylan’s Saturday afternoon programme.

Rob said: “I keep walking up to people and they know, obviously, that we’re friends, but you can feel the slight sense of disappointment that they’re like, ‘Oh where’s Rylan?’ As if I’m the warm-up act. I’m like the rubbish warm-up act that no one shows up for.”

Rylan, aged 36, responded: “But Rob, that’s what I get. Everyone goes, ‘Oh, where’s Rob? Where’s Rob?'”.

Before their Italian tour together, both Rob and Rylan experienced painful separations. The programme saw them opening up about their experiences as they bonded over a drink.

After scooping a BAFTA, Rylan opened up about his personal life, saying: “For me, the show, it happened at a really weird time for me like I still wasn’t fully over sort of the breakdown of my marriage and was flung with the judge. It was the best therapy I needed, put it that way.”

Rylan continued: “I think the journey, and I hate that word in telly but it’s so true, when you watch our series, that journey from when we meet to sort of how raw, especially I was at that time.”

Meanwhile, Rob, who celebrated his wedding to former spouse Seth Cummings in 2013 with none other than Benedict Cumberbatch leading the ceremony, later parted ways with his partner in 2018, with sources describing the split as “very sad”.

Launching into TV fame with Judge Rinder in 2014, Rob has since danced his way onto shows like Strictly Come Dancing, enjoyed a spot on Celebrity Gogglebox, and popped up on Good Morning Britain.

Keeping his legal wits sharp, he also serves as a junior counsel at London’s prestigious 2 Hare Court. Meanwhile, Rylan first came into the limelight during 2012’s X Factor run.

Oodie are currently running a major sale on their super handy and stylish poncho towels that are perfect for days at the beach – just in time for this week’s UK heatwave

With the ‘Spanish Scorcher’ heatwave set to hit the UK this week, now is the perfect time to get your hands on a practical, comfortable and fashionable poncho towel that’s sure to be your new best friend for days at the beach or holidays on the coast.

Coming in nine vibrant colourways and patterns, the Ooide poncho towel is just the ticket for getting warm and dry after a dip in the pool or a splash in the sea. Normally retailing for £65, the unisex poncho towels are now up for grabs for the reduced price of £39 while this Oodie sale lasts.

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Plus, the poncho towel can be taken with you anywhere, as it comes with a drawstring bag that ensures it’s convenient to carry and doesn’t weigh you down.

Made from a quick-drying cotton-towelling material that doesn’t leave you feeling damp or chilly after your swim, this poncho towel is soft and sure to keep you comfy all day. Not to mention, the material is UPF 50+ certified and boasts a large hood that’s set to keep you protected from the sun when you’re out at the beach or chilling by the pool.

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