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Who is Jamie Laing’s wife Sophie Habboo aka Habbs? Meet the socialite and Wednesdays podcast co-host
From best friends to husband and wife
MANY Made in Chelsea stars have skyrocketed to success and Sophie Habboo is no exception.
She shot to fame on the reality show and found love with Jamie Laing, but who exactly is she?
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Who is Sophie Habboo?
Sophie Habboo joined Made in Chelsea during the 14th series.
The star was born on October 19, 1993, and brought up in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.
Sophie is a social media influencer and you can follow her on Instagram
Habbs graduated from Newcastle University in 2015 with a degree in Media, Communications and Cultural Studies.
She joined the show as a full-cast member alongside friend and fellow Newcastle graduate Clementine Cuthbertson.
How did Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo meet?
The couple first met while appearing in the E4 show Made In Chelsea.
During a trip to South Africa, which aired towards the end of MIC series 17, Jamie began to realise he had feelings for Sophie.
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But being close friends with her ex Sam Thompson felt he couldn't act on it.
Back in London, things get a little awkward as Sophie's friend and co-star Verity Bowditch thought Jamie liked her - it was eventually cleared up as Jamie confessed to liking Sophie and the rest is history.
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How long has Sophie been dating Jamie Laing?
The couple first got together in 2019 but endured a number of obstacles including a cheating scandal during the same year, as he slept with Rosi Mai Waldon while the pair were exclusively dating.
But both Jamie and Sophie managed to successfully put the past behind them and announced they're engaged in 2021.
Sharing a sweet loved-up snap, they captioned the shot: “WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!”
then 16 months later, Jamie and Sophie flew to Spain to get married at the Marbella Club surrounded by 200 guests.
Other guests included Millie Mackintosh, Ollie Locke, Joshua Patterson, and Sam Thompson's girlfriend Zara McDermott.
How lucky are we that we get to do life together?";
Sophie Habboo
In May 2024, Sophie left Jamie dumbstruck by the revelation she had now officially taken his last name and become Mrs Laing on paper.
Appearing on their podcast together called Newly Weds, Sophie presented Jamie with an envelope, leading him to think she’d bought him tickets somewhere.
Tearing up, Sophie recites the poem reflecting on their special relationship, with hilarious lines like “You rub your ads to check they’re there five times a day, and you'll bum ‘scratch and sniff’ will just never be okay.”
She then continued: “How lucky are we that we get to do life together?
"You fill in all my gaps and I fill in all yours too you see, I'm just completely myself, you love me for me.”
She ended the poem by saying: “Happy Anniversary from me. Mrs. Sophie Laing. Yes, that's right. I have officially changed my name.”
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Who has Sophie Habboo dated?
Fellow Made In Chelsea star Alex Mytton and Habbs were firmly loved up in the last episode of series 15 despite the efforts of an intruding Harry Baron.
However, Alex called time on the relationship and told The Sun: “We are kind of just friends...it fizzled out.”
Alex claimed he was only moving slowly because he was fresh out of his relationship with Lottie Moss.
Habbs also had a well-documented relationship with MIC and Celebs Go Dating star Sam Thompson.
Who are Sophie Habboo's parents?
Sophie's mother has worked for a nutrition and skincare brand and has also worked as a director of a property management company.
She also once appeared on an episode of Made In Chelsea.
Sophie's dad is a founder of a management company.
Sophie also has a younger sister called Georgia who works as a make-up artist.
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