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Jamie's TV double duty: Boat Race & baby show
31 Mar
Summary
- Jamie to present the iconic Boat Race coverage on Channel 4.
- His new Disney+ show follows his wife's pregnancy and birth.
- The Disney+ series features a dramatic argument and birth news.
Jamie, a familiar face from Made in Chelsea, is stepping into a new presenting role for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race. He will join Clare Balding and Ade Adepitan to broadcast live from a new studio at the start line in Putney, London, on Saturday, April 4. The event will cover the historic races between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the Thames, and for the first time, the Youth Boat Race.
This television commitment coincides with the premiere of a new fly-on-the-wall series on Disney+ on Thursday, April 2. The show offers an intimate look at Jamie and his wife Sophie Habboo's private life, documenting Sophie's pregnancy and the birth of their son, Ziggy. The series trailer reveals dramatic moments, including a heated argument between the couple and unexpected hospital news regarding the birth.
Coverage of The Boat Race is scheduled to air on Channel 4 and Channel 4 Streaming from 13:30 to 16:30 on April 4. The documentary series, detailing the couple's journey through pregnancy and childbirth, provides a stark contrast to the sporting excitement of the Boat Race, showcasing both professional and personal milestones for Jamie.
