Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, known to many as reality TV royalty from their days on the hit show Made In Chelsea, have embarked on a new adventure—one that’s a far cry from the glitz, glamour, and drama of Chelsea’s social scene. Their latest project, a three-part documentary series titled Raising Chelsea, premiered on Disney+ on April 2, 2026, and offers viewers an unfiltered look into their journey to first-time parenthood. This deeply personal series, filmed over 18 months, traces every step from Sophie’s pregnancy to the arrival of their son, Ziggy, in December 2025.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, are no strangers to the camera. But as Jamie, now 37, and Sophie, 31, revealed in interviews and social media posts, this project was unlike anything they’d done before. As Jamie put it in a heartfelt Instagram statement released the same day as the show, “We’re nervous but we promised we wouldn’t hold anything back, and we kept our promise…. Get ready for the curtains to be drawn back!!” According to coverage by Digital Spy, Jamie emphasized the authenticity of the series, describing it as “the most raw and honest show we’ve ever created.”
So, what makes Raising Chelsea stand out from the countless reality spin-offs and docuseries that flood streaming platforms? For one, the couple insisted on keeping things as real as possible. Sophie, who has always been a fan of reality television, explained to heat magazine that she wanted to avoid the overly produced and constructed feel that often plagues the genre. “If we’re going to do it, we’ve got to do it properly. We want it to be authentic, and that’s what it is. The arguments are all out there for everyone to see!” Sophie said. Jamie echoed this sentiment, admitting that having cameras in their faces 24/7 was both “scary and nerve-wracking,” but ultimately, it was important to capture the full spectrum of their experience.
The series doesn’t shy away from the messy, sometimes chaotic reality of becoming parents for the first time. Disney+’s own synopsis teases viewers with a glimpse into the couple’s world: “An intimate three-part series following the former Made in Chelsea stars, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, as they face the messy, scary and hilarious reality of becoming parents. Pregnancy begins with joy, before panic quickly sets in, as medical jargon, home renovations and family opinions pile up.” The show follows Jamie, self-described as “the boy who won’t grow up,” as he struggles to see himself in the role of dad, while Sophie juggles career highs and the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and new motherhood.
And it’s not all picture-perfect moments. The couple is candid about the sleep deprivation, the endless nappy changes, and the overwhelming love that comes with welcoming a new life. “All of it is insane. You’re up all night, you’re changing nappies – there’s not a minute to yourself. But at the same time, the love you feel is almost too much. I feel overwhelmed by love,” Sophie shared with heat magazine. Jamie, with his trademark humor, added, “If I’d known the power I had when I was a kid, I would be a dictator! And they don’t sleep. Ziggy hates sleep.”
One of the most talked-about moments in Raising Chelsea is the birth of Ziggy itself. Sophie underwent an emergency C-section, and, in a twist worthy of a reality TV plot, the birth was unexpectedly filmed—not by a professional crew, but by the anaesthetist on her phone. Jamie recalled, “It was wild. We weren’t going to have any cameras during the birth. Then we went through our phones and the anaesthetist had filmed it. It was like she was Martin Scorsese!” Initially hesitant, Sophie was persuaded by Jamie to include the footage in the show. “It’s an emotional thing and I thought, ‘We’ve filmed for a year-and-a-half, this is the moment that we should probably share.’ It’s revealing,” Sophie reflected.
The documentary doesn’t just focus on the arrival of Ziggy; it also delves into the couple’s evolving relationship and their dreams for the future. The love story that began on Made In Chelsea has now entered a new chapter, but the pair haven’t lost their sense of humor. When asked about plans for more children, Sophie said she wants four, while Jamie joked, “I want eight. We’re going to call them Donner and Blitzen, and then put them on a sleigh at Christmas, and they’re just going to drag us down the King’s Road.”
Throughout the series, viewers are treated to candid moments—laughter, tears, arguments, and everything in between. Jamie’s Instagram announcement captured the spirit of the show: “People ask us why we share so much of our lives with the world and the truth is, we love story telling, real, true and authentic story telling is really what life is about. The highs, the lows, the times we laugh and the moments we cry. That is life and that is exactly what we want to share with you all.”
For fans who have followed Jamie and Sophie since their early days on Made In Chelsea, Raising Chelsea offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how their relationship has matured and how they’ve adapted to the challenges of parenthood. But the series also stands on its own as a raw and relatable portrayal of the transition to family life—a story that resonates with anyone who has navigated the unpredictable terrain of new parenthood.
As the couple continues to share their journey, they remain grateful for the support of their fans. “Thank you for always supporting us - We hope you love it,” Jamie wrote, closing his Instagram post with a sense of excitement and vulnerability. With Raising Chelsea now streaming, viewers can witness firsthand the joys, struggles, and unforgettable moments that have defined Jamie and Sophie’s leap into parenthood. It’s reality TV at its most genuine—messy, moving, and utterly compelling.
With every episode, Jamie and Sophie prove that sometimes, the most captivating stories are the ones that unfold when the cameras don’t stop rolling and nothing is off limits.