Jamie Laing reveals he regrets speaking ill of his father in a newspaper article as he prepares to welcome his first child with wife Sophie Habboo

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Jamie Laing has admitted he regrets making negative comments about his father in a newspaper interview, which led to a long period of silence between them.

The 36-year-old TV star had previously shared that he felt his father, Nicholas, was responsible when his parents divorced when he was young.

Jamie, who is soon to be a father with his wife Sophie Habboo, shared that his father reacted to a newspaper article by sending it back to him with a message saying, ‘I’m so sorry I’ve let you down’.

I was really struck by something Jude Law shared on Fearne Cotton’s podcast. He talked about his twenties, and admitted he’d done a couple of things he wasn’t proud of. It felt really honest and relatable to hear him say that.

I once wrote something negative about my parents in an article. My dad, particularly upset, sent me a letter along with a copy of the article.

Just picture this: your parents find an article about you. My dad, for example, always spoke highly of my mother; he never said a negative thing about her, ever.

I’ve never actually heard him speak, but my mother is very strong-willed and often talks about how difficult it was raising me as a single parent, which is understandable because she was going through a tough time.

My dad sent me a copy of an article I’d written, and he’d written a note on it saying, “I’m so sorry I’m a disappointment.” I’ve actually never shared that with anyone before. Seeing that note just felt…like my dad.

Fearne asked, ‘Do you think he wrote it meaning sorry, or he wanted to call you out on it?’

Jamie shared that his father’s comment was a way of pointing out he hadn’t considered all perspectives, and that it had deeply upset him.

He added that he believed the other person was trying to apologize, but his own father struggles with expressing his feelings. For reasons perhaps rooted in his upbringing, my dad just can’t seem to open up emotionally.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen this pattern before – someone reaching out, often clumsily, to explain their side. It sounds like this person was essentially saying, ‘I’m sorry you feel this way, but you don’t have the full picture.’ They were likely hurt by the things that were said and wanted to convey that their actions or words stemmed from a situation you weren’t aware of. It was a way of saying, ‘Please understand, there’s more to the story, and those comments really stung.’ They were trying to represent all the unseen factors that led to the situation.

He added: ‘And then we still didn’t talk for ages.’

Jamie shared that he’s become very close with his dad, who encouraged him to have children. Jamie admitted he was initially anxious and fearful about becoming a parent.

Oh my gosh, he *said* he’s excited, but also totally terrified! Like, can you even *imagine*? He actually used the word ‘scary’ to describe becoming a dad! It’s just…so real now. Fatherhood is legitimately freaking him out, and honestly? It’s so endearing! I just can’t wait to see him as a dad, even if he *is* a little scared. It makes him even more human, you know?

Becoming a parent is understandably frightening, and it took me a long time to decide if it was something I even wanted.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to have a child. I used to enjoy starting my day with things like going to the gym or taking a leisurely walk to work. But all of that changed instantly when I became a father. That freedom is completely gone.

I had a really good conversation with my dad recently. We’ve gotten much closer over the past few years, and he’s been a wonderful support.

I asked my dad what he thought about having children, and after a moment of thought, he replied that he wouldn’t even be having the conversation with me if he hadn’t become a parent. It made me realize that when I’m older, hopefully enjoying my life, and with my daughter Sophie, I wouldn’t want to have any regrets about not experiencing parenthood.

Sophie and her husband, Jamie, shared the happy news in June that they are expecting their first child.

The loved-up couple tied the knot in a lavish Spanish wedding in 2023.

Jamie recently joked that home renovations almost caused problems in his marriage to Sophie, while showing off a video of their beautifully updated London house.

Jamie has been sharing clips of the abode as he and Sophie prepare to welcome their baby.

Jamie shared a video on Instagram jokingly questioning the idea that renovating their home would improve his relationship with Sophie.

The video then shows Jamie dancing in their newly renovated bathroom, accompanied by text celebrating that they avoided divorce.

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton is available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts.

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2025-10-20 02:56