Georgia Toffolo has revealed that she booked a last-minute weekend getaway with her husband, James Watt, on Friday, following a challenging period in their lives. The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, admitted that they 'need it' after the stress surrounding the collapse of BrewDog, which she believes contributed to her five-month struggle to become pregnant.
A Much-Needed Break
In a video shared on her Instagram Story, Toffolo said: 'We've booked a little last-minute trip away. The sun is shining and my God do we need it. I'm so excited.' After arriving at an undisclosed countryside location, she later posted a clip of the sunset, indicating they had reached their destination.
The reality star has previously opened up about the 'lonely and crazy' journey to conceive a child with James, expressing her frustration that it has not happened as quickly as she had hoped.
Impact of BrewDog's Collapse
Thanking fans for their supportive messages, Toffolo took to Instagram the following day to ponder whether the downfall of BrewDog had played a role in their difficulties. Millionaire James Watt faced intense scrutiny this year when his beer brand accumulated debts exceeding £500 million before collapsing into administration. The company's demise raised questions about its controversial history, failed ventures, and allegations of a toxic workplace culture.
Addressing the fallout, Georgia said: 'I'm sitting here thinking about the year. We've had so much stress. I'm sure you guys have seen it all, public stuff like the BrewDog stuff has been really difficult to navigate...' She added: 'And every single family across the world there's always stuff going on. I just think that coinciding with starting to try for a baby it's been a lot for us and we're both very tough and very strong and struggled to acknowledge that it's been a tricky year.'
Fertility Journey
On Thursday, Georgia discussed her struggle to get pregnant, sharing on Instagram: 'My gut has been telling me to share this, but my head has been saying no. Oh my God, I don't know why I'm gonna get upset. Something that I've been, like, really hiding. My husband and I have been trying for a baby. It hasn't happened on month one, month two, three, four, five. According to all the amazing doctors, that is completely normal. Who knew?'
She continued: 'You only ever hear the story of get pregnant on the first try, or the second try, or it was an accident, or we've been trying for a very long time and it hasn't happened for us. We are in that really weird space. I just wish someone like me had come on and spoken about it.'
Describing the emotional toll, she said: 'I am in the two-week wait before every single symptom, or boobs, cramps in your lower tummy, they are all suggestive of two things. Number 1, that you're pregnant, 2, that your period is on the way. And these are two entirely different outcomes. It is quite lonely.'
BrewDog's Downfall
It has been a difficult start to the year for the couple following BrewDog's collapse. BrewDog's new owner, Irwin Simon, chief executive of Tilray Brands, publicly criticised James's tenure at the company, insisting his reputation is a 'stigma' for the brand. Simon laid out plans to revive the drinks business after a £33 million rescue deal was announced earlier this month. He stated that he was 'very clear' that James would not be returning, adding that he had 'not spoken' to him.
The collapse led to the closure of 38 UK bars operated by the Scottish brewery and the dismissal of 484 staff in an all-hands conference. At its peak, BrewDog operated more than 120 bars across 57 countries. However, from 2021, James faced allegations of a 'toxic' workplace culture, and the company abandoned the Real Living Wage in 2024. James had sought to invest £10 million of his own cash in the firm as part of a rescue deal that ultimately failed. Some 733 staff were retained in the sale, including operational staff and those working at 11 franchised pubs. He said he was 'heartbroken' following the acquisition by Tilray, after his company was speculatively valued at £2 billion just a few years ago, only for it to be sold for a fraction of the price.
Personal Life
Toff and James tied the knot in Scotland in March 2024, onboard a fishing boat just off the coast of the picturesque town of Gardenstown in Aberdeenshire.
