Jamie Laing: Last News

Jamie Laing has hit back at critics who have labelled him as just a "posh boy", insisting that he's worked hard to secure his new Radio 1 role.The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, has recently taken over from presenter Jordan North, who has moved from the BBC to Capital FM. Some listeners have since suggested that Jamie got the job because of his celebrity status rather than his talent. Jamie has defended himself against these claims, revealing that he's been aiming for the job for eight years and was previously rejected due to lack of experience.

Sophie Habboo's sister Georgia is expecting her first child with husband Tom Berry, announcing the news in a sweet Instagram post on Tuesday (23 April), which also happened to be her birthday. Sharing a snap with her 65K followers where she donned a printed sundress and cradled her bump, Georgia revealed that a little girl is on the way. She wrote: "Best birthday gift ever baby girl Berry due this autumn".

Mark Wright has given an insight into his relationship with Michelle Keegan as he jokingly called her out live on the radio. The couple will soon be celebrating nine years of marriage after tying the knot at St Mary's Church in Bury St Edmunds in May 2015.

Singer Paloma Faith has admitted she ‘still loves’ her ex-husband of five years as she confessed she will be 'heartbroken forever' over their split.The songstress, who has written many chart-topping singles about her love life, has opened up about how her most recent album is about a 'different type of heartbreak.’ The 42-year-old separated from her ex-husband, French artist Leyman Lahcine, in 2022 after nearly ten years together. They married in 2017 but five years later, Paloma confirmed they'd called time on the marriage. At the time, Paloma admitted she felt like a 'broken woman'.

Calvin Harris, secretly listens to Taylor Swift‘s songs — the moment Harris, 40, is out of earshot.“As soon as my husband goes away, I listen to Taylor Swift,” Hope, 34, said on her BBC radio show “Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie” on Monday.“That’s just when I get my little fill — just a little fill,” the British radio personality continued, prompting laughter from Katie Thistleton, 34, and Jamie Laing. “Just a couple of songs, get it out of my system and then it’s done,” she added. Thistleton tries to be sensitive to the fact that her husband and the 14-time Grammy winner dated for 15 months between March 2015 and 2016.

Jamie Laing has hit back at critics after he faced criticism for bagging his job on the BBC without having previous experience in the industry, and says he's worked hard to secure his new Radio 1 role.The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, has recently taken over from presenter Jordan North, who has moved from the BBC to Capital FM. Some listeners have since suggested that Jamie got the job because of his celebrity status rather than his talent. Jamie has defended himself against these claims, revealing that he's been aiming for the job for eight years and was previously rejected due to lack of experience.

Jordan North has addressed his BBC Radio 1 exit, revealing it was his choice to leave his role on the drivetime show.The radio presenter announced his sudden exit from the broadcaster in February, before revealing he will be joining the Capital Breakfast team in April. Fans were left concerned after Jordan, 34, suddenly announced his departure from Radio 1, with his replacement - Made in Cheslea's Jamie Laing - confirmed shortly after. However, he's now explained he chose to leave his role.

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo rubbed shoulders with royalty as they attended the Blenheim Ball, alongside Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.The ball, which is held every year, is in aid of the children's charity Starlight. For the occasion, the Princess, 35, sported a sparkling black dress and black heels, and Edoardo, 45 cut a dapper figure in a classic black suit, which he paired with some Vivienne Westwood shoes.

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BBC Radio 1, claiming that he is “not just some posh idiot”.The former Made In Chelsea star, who has since turned into a podcaster, was announced as the new host of the BBC Drivetime show last month, replacing Jordan North.North had been with the radio station for a decade and recently moved over to Capital FM – taking over from Roman Kemp, who had hosted the station’s Breakfast show for seven years.However, upon being announced as the new presenter of the 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday slot, Laing faced backlash from across social media, with many accusing him of not being deserving of the role and only famous as a reality star, rather than as a DJ.Now, he has spoken out against the criticism and told listeners it is a “misconception” that he only got the role because of his time on reality television.“[It is a] misconception that I just swanned in here,” he told the Sunday Times in a new interview (via Standard). “I’ve been trying to get this job for eight years, constantly grinding, constantly asking to do little slots.“No one is given a job here because their mum or dad helped them into it.

Jamie Laing is just one day into his new job at BBC Radio 1 - and he's already flashed his nudes to his colleagues.The former Made in Chelsea star is now hosting Radio 1's Drivetime show with Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton after replacing Jordan North in the slot. However, the ex reality star made quite the first impression on his show after he showed his co-hosts a naked picture of himself as part of an on-air game.

He's set to join Radio 1 this week to host the station's widely-loved Going Home show, and Jamie Laing is determined to prove that while he rose to fame on reality TV, he's got so much more to offer. The Made In Chelsea star, who is taking over from current host Jordan North and joining co-host Vick Hope, announced the new role in February, but has received some backlash from fans who accuse him of not deserving the role. "I've been trying to get this job for eight years, constantly grinding, constantly asking to do little slots," said Jamie as he hit back at the trolls this week during an interview with the Sunday Times.

Made In Chelsea's star Jamie Laing has opened up about his new role at BBC Radio 1, insisting that he's "not just a posh idiot".

Lucy Watson has given birth to a baby boy, sharing the joyous news on social media with a sweet picture from hospital.The Made In Chelsea star welcomed the bundle of joy with her husband James Dunmore, who planted a kiss on her head in the announcement picture.The picture, which was in black and white, showed new mum Lucy laying back on her hospital bed while cradling her son, as James stood over them both. "he’s here. 2/3/24," wrote the reality star as she updated her 1.1 million Instagram followers.

Jordan North, the popular radio presenter, has always been quite private about his love life. However, he once surprised fans by revealing a cheeky secret about his bedroom antics on air.Today, it was announced that Jordan, who hails from York, will be joining the Capital FM Breakfast Show after a decade on BBC Radio 1. He'll be replaced by former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing.The station praised Jordan for his hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, saying he's been an inspiration to younger presenters.

BBC Radio 1 and Capital respectively. North previously hosted BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime Show.According to BBC, North shared that he was “beyond excited” to start at the rival station after the news was announced on air.

After over a decade on the airwaves, Jordan North broke the hearts of countless listeners this week when he announced his sudden exit from BBC Radio 1, with the network already having lined up his replacement as former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing. But while Jordan may be stepping down from the station, it certainly won’t be the last we’ve seen or heard of the fan-favourite star.

Jordan North is the new voice you'll hear on the Capital FM Breakfast Show after leaving BBC Radio 1. He's taking over from Roman Kemp, who recently emotionally announced he was quitting the role. Roman announced during his Capital show on Wednesday, 21 February: "You are going to absolutely love this Jordan.

BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime Show.News that the Made In Chelsea star would be the new host of the radio show arrived last week, when it was reported that he would be taking over the hosting role for the Drivetime show with Vick Hope.North presented at Radio 1 for a decade, and is reportedly set to move over to Capital FM and take over from Roman Kemp, who has hosted the Capital Breakfast show for seven years.Following news of his departure from Radio 1, however, some listeners took to social media to criticise the decision to bring Laing in as a replacement, and accused the reality star of not being as deserving for the role as the Burnley host.Now, Laing has also taken to socials to describe North as a “legend” and share his excitement to take on the new role.“Guys, firstly I’m beyond excited to be joining the amazing Vick Hope on Radio1’s Drivetime Show,” he wrote. “Jordan North is a complete pro/legend.

Former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing was grilled about "getting Jordan North sacked" from BBC Radio 1 in an awkward interview. The reality star was put under the microscope when he and wife Sophie Habboo appeared on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.

Jamie Laing was grilled about his latest career move during his appearance on Sunday 18 February's episode of Sunday Brunch.The 35 year old was joined on the show by his wife, fellow Made in Chelsea star, Sophie Habboo, who he married in a lavish Marbella ceremony last year. While talking to hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, he was awkwardly asked about "getting Jordan North sacked" from his BBC Radio 1 gig. It comes after 34 year old Jordan confirmed he was leaving the station after 10 years, which many fans thought was out of the blue.