Louise Thompson’s fianceé Ryan Libbey reveals he’s undergone a hair transplant

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Ryan Libbey, Louise Thompson’s fiancé, recently shared on their podcast that he had a hair transplant.

The 35-year-old former star of Made In Chelsea admitted he wasn’t the typical patient for hair transplant surgery, but he became increasingly concerned about his receding hairline.

Ryan shared his personal story to encourage other men who might be hesitant to talk about their hair loss or other hair-related concerns.

On the ‘He Said, She Said’ podcast, Ryan revealed he’d had a hair transplant. He admitted it might seem surprising because he still has a good amount of hair.

I was always a little self-conscious about my hairline, though it didn’t stop me from being social or seriously impact my confidence. It was just a nagging thought I couldn’t quite shake.

Louise said: ‘It’s crazy to me how few men speak out it.’ 

He explained that losing hair can really damage a man’s self-esteem, making him feel less masculine and like he’s losing part of himself. He shared that he personally had a positive outcome and hopes other men won’t suffer in silence.

The post’s caption said: ‘Let’s talk openly about hair transplants. It’s often harder than people realize to feel self-conscious about hair loss, and it impacts more than just appearance – it affects your overall well-being.’

The couple, who are already parents to four-year-old Leo-Hunter, are trying to have another baby.

Louise recently shared that she feels diminished and less connected to her humanity, explaining this feeling stems from her relationship with Ryan.

Louise has been sharing her journey online as she tries to have another baby. This comes after a near-fatal birth experience with her son, Leo, in 2021, which required an emergency C-section.

Following the birth of her son, Leo, Louise experienced PTSD and post-natal anxiety linked to a life-threatening delivery. She has since been diagnosed with Lupus and Asherman’s syndrome, experienced another serious haemorrhage, and now relies on a stoma bag.

In a recent interview on the Happy Place podcast with Fearne Cotton, she shared that while she hopes to have another child, she’s been struggling with feelings of incompleteness and a loss of her sense of self.

My partner and I would really like Leo to have a sibling, because we both have close relationships with our own brothers and sisters.

Honestly, it’s just… everything feels different now. They said I still have some fertility, which is… complicated. I don’t get my period anymore, and it’s like a part of me is missing. It’s hard to explain, but I just don’t feel as complete, as myself, as I used to. It feels like I’m not quite whole, not quite human, in the same way anymore. It’s really messed with my head.

This won’t be simple, but I’m choosing to preserve my fertility options while we both focus on improving our mental well-being.

Louise shared that she’s been focusing on her PTSD recovery, but Ryan is more anxious about having another baby and is really holding onto any sense of security he can find.

Honestly, hearing her say that just broke my heart. She admitted it’s been way harder on Ryan, especially with everything we’ve talked about regarding starting a family. It feels like he’s carrying so much of the weight, and it’s killing me to see him struggle when I just want us to be happy and complete.

I’ve been working with a client recently who’s really struggling with the idea of change. He’s been through a tough time, and honestly, he’s terrified of going back to a place where he feels unstable and overwhelmed. He’s told me he can’t face being a single parent again, or losing himself in anxiety and panic. It’s completely understandable – he’s holding onto any sense of stability he can find, and it’s his way of protecting himself from repeating past experiences. He’s just really prioritizing avoiding any potential setbacks, and that’s driving a lot of his decisions right now.

I feel incredibly fortunate to be alive and to have a comfortable life, especially with my wonderful child. We believe building a family is both important and something we deserve.

I deserved the opportunity to have a safe and respectful birth experience, and to decide if I wanted to have more children naturally with my partner. I wish I’d been able to leave it up to chance.

Dealing with infertility is tough, and my previous scarring means our path to having a child will likely be more challenging than others’.

She recently posted a TikTok video to update her followers on her journey, explaining that she’s been talking with lawyers about using a surrogate.

It’s been a really tough day. I was so upset to learn that only four of our twenty eggs fertilised, and then I had a very early appointment at a bank in Chelsea to arrange a mortgage. On top of that, I had a call with a brand to talk about a new clothing line I’m designing.

Honestly, hearing them talk about maybe having more kids makes me so happy, but it also kills me inside a little. I know something they don’t – that getting there won’t be easy, maybe even incredibly difficult. It’s like they’re living in a dream, and I’m the only one who knows the struggle we’re facing. It just doesn’t make sense… why us? Why would we have to deal with infertility?

It’s frustrating when dealing with uterine issues, especially when everything else seems ideal – like being 35 with a healthy ovarian reserve (high AMH) and a healthy partner. It can be difficult to stay positive in these situations, but it’s important to try.

Louise talked about a problem she’s been having with blinking, which is connected to her recovery from a serious illness.

I’ve started blinking excessively again, which is frustrating because we’re filming a promotional video. It might mean the podcast is returning, but I was hoping to feel more relaxed when we started working on it.

Later in the video, Louise explained they’re discussing who would act as a surrogate if the IVF treatment works. She mentioned that because lawyers are involved, they’re already having those conversations with potential surrogates.

Louise admitted she wasn’t feeling as optimistic as she’d expected. ‘I really thought I’d be in a better place by now,’ she said. ‘But I’m dealing with these calls and have no idea how things will turn out.’

We need to figure out how much delay there will be and whether we’ll need to repeat steps, as well as understand our overall progress.

Someone sent me a link to view developing embryos, but honestly, I’m completely lost. It’s strange because I usually love analyzing data, numbers, and details – I’m really into stats and figuring things out.

‘It’s just mad, I can’t problem-solve my way out of this one.’

She explained she’s too busy to spend a lot of time on this – she has the skills, but not the time or energy to really focus on it.

That’s probably for the best. I was telling the kind coworkers I worked with today—they sweetly brought me mini eggs, which I ate really quickly, and some bright, inexpensive tulips that I adore.

It’s been hard to balance work and everything else, and I realized I didn’t mind the difficulties with my previous attempt because it was new. But I also don’t want trying to have a baby to consume my life, especially when work is also a priority. It’s frustrating when you really want something and it doesn’t happen.

I think I need to stay focused on my work and keep creating content. I’m realizing I need to find happiness in small moments to stay motivated.

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2026-02-04 11:52