SOPHIE HABBOO WELCOMES BABY BOY WITH JAMIE LAING, AND HIS NAME IS A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE

Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing have welcomed their first child together, announcing the happy news on Thursday with a heartfelt Instagram post introducing their baby boy to the world. The former Made In Chelsea stars, who tied the knot in 2023, shared their joy with fans and revealed that their son has a very iconic name, a tribute to none other than David Bowie.

In the emotional post, Jamie wrote: “Ziggy, you have our whole hearts.” The couple have long been known for their love of Bowie’s music and persona, and previously displayed a Warhol-style print of the late musician’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, in their old apartment, making the name a touching nod to one of their biggest inspirations.

The announcement quickly sent social media into a frenzy, with thousands of fans and celebrity friends flooding the comments to congratulate the new parents. Among the first to respond was singer Jessie J, who wrote: “You did it mama.” Broadcaster Rylan Clark added: “Congrats you two xxx,” while Stacey Solomon and Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova also sent warm wishes. Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler joined in by praising the unique name, calling Ziggy “a very cool name”.

Sophie and Jamie have been open about their journey into parenthood, frequently sharing updates, bump photos and honest reflections with their combined millions of followers. Their natural chemistry, humour and relatability have made them one of the most popular celebrity couples on social media, and fans have eagerly followed every step of their pregnancy announcement, preparations and now Ziggy’s arrival.

While the couple have not yet revealed further details about the birth, viewers won’t have to wait long for more. Their upcoming Disney+ series, which documents their journey into parenthood, is expected to dive into the final stages of Sophie’s pregnancy, their birth experience, and their first weeks adapting to life with a newborn. The show, already highly anticipated among MIC fans, is set to offer a more intimate look into their relationship and the challenges and joys of raising their first child.

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Jamie, who rose to fame as one of Made In Chelsea’s most charismatic personalities, has spoken previously about his excitement at becoming a dad, often joking about how he has been preparing for sleepless nights. Meanwhile, Sophie, known for her dry humour and down-to-earth personality, has been praised by fans for her honesty about pregnancy nerves and the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a first-time mum.

The arrival of baby Ziggy marks a new chapter for the couple, who have grown from reality TV sweethearts into one of the UK’s most-loved celebrity duos. Their strong bond, infectious energy and openness with their followers have made them firm favourites long beyond their MIC days.

As the well wishes continue to pour in and the couple settle into life with their newborn, fans are already excited to see more glimpses of baby Ziggy, and to follow Sophie and Jamie’s new role as parents. One thing is certain: with a name inspired by music royalty, this little one is already starting life with plenty of star power.