Jamie Laing Expresses Regret Over Past Criticism of Father Amid Fatherhood Preparations

Jamie Laing, the former Made in Chelsea star, has expressed deep regret and 'huge guilt' over publicly blaming his father, Nicholas, for his parents' divorce during his youth. This led to a long period of estrangement between them, as Nicholas sent Jamie a newspaper article of the interview with a handwritten note apologizing and expressing his hurt, which Jamie revealed as a significant emotional moment. Jamie explained that his father never spoke ill of his mother, despite her being a dominant figure during their divorce, and that the note was likely both an apology and a plea for understanding of "both sides" of the story. The pair have since reconciled and become very close, with Nicholas offering advice to Jamie as he prepares to become a father for the first time with his wife, Sophie Habboo. Jamie admitted he was initially scared about parenthood but has grown to embrace this new responsibility. The revelations were shared by Jamie on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, reflecting on family dynamics and personal growth.