More About Jamie Laing

Jamie Laing | Media Career

Jamie Laing burst onto our screens in the second series of the E4 show Made in Chelsea (2011).

A media personality, Jamie has appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2016-17), Celebrity Hunted (2017), The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off (2018), Richard Osman’s House of Games (2021), Celebrity Hunted (2017), The Crystal Maze (2018),  Lorraine (2018-21), and The Traitors: Unlocked (2025).

In 2019, he was named as one of the celebrities to star in the 17th series of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, however a foot injury forced him to withdraw two days before the launch show. But he was allowed to return in 2020, where, partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer, he made it all the way to the final.

He has presented the documentary Famous and Fighting Crime (2018) which followed him as he became a volunteer police officer in Peterborough, and Famous, Rich, and Hungry (2014), where he tried to untangle the complicated reasons that lie behind Britain’s hunger crisis.

He has had small acting roles in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), Drunk History (2016-17), and Hollyoaks (2017).

Jamie is the host of a number of successful podcasts, including:

– Private Parts, alongside friend Francis Boulle

– 6 Degrees From Jamie and Spencer with friend Spencer Matthews

– NewlyWeds with his wife Sophie

– Great Company: Jamie is joined by great guests for great conversation. Previous guests include Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Mo Gilligan, and Amol Rajan.

He also co-hosted the mini podcast series Voicemale with Josh Roberts, focussing on mental health during the lockdown.

Since March 2024, Jamie has been the host of Radio 1’s ‘Going Home’ show.

In 2021, he released his autobiography I Can Explain, which explored his battles with anxiety, and emphasising the significance of friendships.

Jamie Laing | Entrepreneur

As the great-great-grandson of Sir Alexander Grant, the creator of the McVitie’s Digestive Biscuit, entrepreneurship was always going to come calling.

In 2012, he co-founded Candy Kittens, the fastest-growing confectionery company in Europe at the time, which specialises in vegetarian and vegan sweets. Candy Kittens is known for its sustainability and unique flavours, and Jamie often shares his passion for sweets online to his 3 million social media followers.

Jamie and co-founder Ed were named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, with the business hitting over £12m in 2023.

Jamie Laing | Charity

Jamie is an ambassador for Young Minds, a charity dedicated to improving the mental health of young children. He is also an advocate for ADHD suffers.

He has done a lot of fundraising for Comic Relief over the years, and in 2025 he completed the ultimate fundraising challenge: running 150 miles from London to Salford. Jamie ran the equivalent of five ultramarathons over five consecutive days and raised a staggering £2.2 million.

Jamie Laing | Corporate

Jamie has worked with a range of brands as an ambassador, collaborating with Adobe, Hilton, L’Oreal, Sky, Spotify, and Warner Bros. He has recently spoken about business and entertainment at IAB’s flagship event about building personal brands. He has also hosted the red carpet for the world premiere of Wonka and spoken at Capgemini’s National Apprenticeship Week event.

Jamie Laing | Speaking Topics

– Entrepreneurship

– Mental Health

– Start-Ups

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