Jamie Laing has pledged to 'learn from mistakes' after facing backlash over an 'insensitive' social media post about his wife, Sophie Habboo. The former Made in Chelsea star shared an AI-generated image comparing a recent photo of himself with one from his childhood, accompanied by a lengthy caption offering advice to his younger self.
In the post, Laing wrote: 'You have time. Be patient. Life is a race but it’s a long one. Don’t get fooled into thinking it’s not. Be vulnerable. It’s brave.' He continued with reflections on friendship, perseverance, and self-acceptance, concluding: 'Happiness, love & kindness aren’t just important… They’re the only things that truly matter.'
The apology follows criticism from mum influencers who slammed Laing for setting 'unrealistic expectations' on new mothers. He had previously praised Habboo, three weeks postpartum, for 'creating a magical Christmas' in a video showing her decorating their dining table. Followers commented that the post normalised 'superwoman' behaviour, with one noting: 'Not everyone has the money, resources and support to be able to do this.'
