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Disney+ Sets April 2 Premiere for Raising Chelsea Following Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing’s Path to Parenthood

The docuseries leans into candid access, using personal footage to present an unstaged account of becoming parents.

Overview

  • The three-part series will stream on Disney+ from April 2 in the UK and Ireland, following the couple from conception through early parenthood.
  • Sophie Habboo says she initially did not want the birth filmed, but an anaesthetist recorded it on her phone and the pair chose to keep the footage.
  • Jamie Laing describes the show as a “true, real, raw” portrayal of pregnancy, stressing that scenes were not staged like on Made in Chelsea.
  • Disney’s synopsis highlights medical worries, home renovations, strong family opinions, Jamie’s struggle to see himself as a dad, and Sophie weighing career goals against maternity leave.
  • Coverage splits by emphasis, with The Hollywood Reporter detailing the premise, the Evening Standard foregrounding Laing’s pledge of authenticity, and tabloids focusing on the decision to include the birth scene.