Sophie Habboo, a former cast member of Made In Chelsea, has announced she is leaving the "Wednesdays" podcast. The decision comes as Habboo seeks to dedicate more time to her eight-month-old son, Ziggy.
Ruby Adler steps in as full-time co-host alongside Melissa Tattam
After co-hosting the show with her close friend Melissa Tattam since 2021, Sophie Habboo revealed in the latest episode that she is stepping down. according to the report, the podcast will continue under the leadership of Melissa Tattam, who will now be joined full-time by their mutual friend Ruby Adler, referred to by the community as "Tiny Tim."
Habboo expressed deep gratitude for the community that grew around the show over the last few years, noting that the listeners had essentially grown up alongside her and Tattam. while she is relinquishing her role as a permanent co-host, Habboo indicated that she intends to return as a guest frequently to maintain her connection with the audience.
Prioritising Ziggy after a December arrival
The catalyst for this career shift was the birth of Habboo's son, Ziggy, whom she welcomed with her husband Jamie Laing in December. During a tearful announcement, Sophie Habboo explained that she felt it was the right moment to step away to ensure she could balance being the best mother possible with her professional opportunities.
This transition reflects a broader trend among high-profile digital creators who often struggle to maintain the rigorous production schedules of weekly podcasts while managing the demands of infancy. by stepping back from "Wednesdays," Habboo is opting for a lifestyle shift that prioritises domestic stability over the constant output required by a top-tier podcast.
The "Newly Parents" project and the GetYourGuide Paris campaign
Despite leaving "Wednesdays," Sophie Habboo is not exiting the media landscape entirely. As reported, she and Jamie Laing continue to produce their "Newly Parents" podcast, which allows the couple to document their transition into fatherhood and motherhood in a more focused capacity.
The couple also remains active in commercial partnerships, recently collaborating with GetYourGuide for a summer campaign. This partnership took Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing to Paris, where they participated in a vintage car tour and a pastry master class led by a French grandmother to highlight "Holiday Heroes."
Jamie Laing's "in the trenches" admission about fatherhood
The pressures of this new life stage have been candidly shared by Jamie Laing, who recently admitted he is "in the trenches" since Ziggy turned seven months old. Laing described the difficulty of juggling the management of his business with the relentless demands of parenthood, noting that the experience has been harder than he was prepared for.
Laing contrasted his current life with his pre-parenthood routine, admitting he was "kinda selfish" when his only primary worry was his business. He noted that while he does not complain about his son "bookending" his days and nights, the shift in responsibility has been a significant adjustment for the entrepreneur.
How often will Sophie Habboo actually return as a guest?
While Habboo stated she wants to guest on the show "all the time," the report leaves the specific frequency and structure of these appearances unverified. it remains unclear if her return will be scheduled or spontaneous, or how the dynamic between Melissa Tattam and Ruby Adler will evolve without the original co-host's permanent presence.
Furthermore, the report focuses primarily on Habboo's perspective; there is no direct comment from Ruby Adler regarding her new full-time responsibilities or how the production team plans to evolve the content of "Wednesdays" to fit the new hoosting duo.
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