Quick Read
- Jamie Laing apologized to Sam Thompson on his ‘Great Company’ podcast for dating Sophie Habboo behind his back.
- The incident occurred in 2019, causing a major rift during their ‘Made in Chelsea’ days.
- Sophie Habboo had briefly dated Sam Thompson in 2018 before starting a relationship with Jamie Laing.
- Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo married in 2023 and welcomed their son, Ziggy, in December 2025.
- Sam Thompson has forgiven Laing, stating he believes ‘everything happens for a reason’ and he’s happy for the couple.
LONDON (Azat TV) – Jamie Laing, the reality television personality known for his role in E4’s ‘Made in Chelsea,’ has publicly apologized to his long-time friend and former co-star, Sam Thompson, for dating Sophie Habboo, Thompson’s ex-girlfriend, behind his back. The long-awaited apology, addressing a significant past rift, was made during the latest episode of Laing’s ‘Great Company’ podcast, released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The incident dates back to 2019 when Laing began a relationship with Habboo, who had previously dated Thompson for six months in 2018. This development caused a major falling out between the two friends, a storyline that was prominently featured on ‘Made in Chelsea.’ Laing and Habboo have since married in 2023 and welcomed their first child, a son named Ziggy, in December of the previous year.
The Long-Awaited Apology
During the recent podcast episode, Laing revealed that the catalyst for his formal apology came after completing a challenging 150-mile Ultra Marathon. He explained that despite years passing and Thompson even attending his wedding to Habboo, he felt compelled to clear the air fully. ‘After I finished my run, even though it’s bygones be bygones, I married Sophie, you came to my wedding, I phoned you up, and what did I say to you,’ Laing recounted on the podcast.
Thompson confirmed the conversation, sharing his emotional reaction to Laing’s honesty. ‘You went, ‘mate, I feel like I have never actually fully apologised to you for not being honest with you.’ Which is so wild because it was years ago mate,’ Thompson replied, adding, ‘Like I couldn’t have been happier for you guys four years ago, five years ago, however many years ago, but it’s so weird, because you said that and it made me really emotional.’
A History of Complex Relationships
Thompson also reflected on Laing’s past romantic history, noting that Laing ‘had a bit of a history for going after people’s exes and people’s girlfriends’ during their younger days. He specifically recalled his plea to Laing regarding Habboo, saying, ‘I remember saying to you afterwards ‘just please don’t do this one’, I was like please, and then it happened.’
The primary source of Thompson’s distress at the time was not just the relationship itself, but the lack of transparency. ‘Then I think it’s because you didn’t tell me, and I had to see it. I was like, dude, what the f***, you didn’t tell me, and then I was like, he’s just done the one thing,’ Thompson explained. He admitted to initially doubting the relationship’s longevity, thinking, ‘that’s not gonna last, is he gonna throw away this for that?’
Forgiveness and Evolving Friendships
Despite the initial pain, Thompson confirmed that he holds no lingering resentment towards Laing. He attributes his perspective to a belief that ‘everything happens for a reason’ and that Laing and Habboo were ultimately destined to be together. ‘I said ‘you better goddamn get married’ and you goddamn got married! You goddamn got married, you goddamn had a kid, and it just worked out perfectly. I think sometimes things are meant to happen,’ Thompson stated.
He further theorized that his absence from ‘Made in Chelsea’ at that particular time might have even played a role in allowing Laing and Habboo’s relationship to flourish authentically, free from the added pressure of their shared social circle. ‘And what are the odds that I’m not there and you can actually seed and flower this really nice thing that turns out into a marriage,’ he mused.
The public resolution of this long-standing personal conflict, unfolding years after the initial events on a popular podcast, highlights the enduring nature of relationships forged under the intense scrutiny of reality television and how personal narratives continue to evolve and seek closure long after the cameras have moved on.