Sophie Habboo breaks down in tears as she announces she's leaving her Wednesdays podcast after five years to 'prioritise' spending time with her son Ziggy

Sophie Habboo has tearfully announced she is leaving her Wednesdays podcast to 'prioritise' spending time with her son Ziggy.The former Made In Chelsea star has hosted the show with her best pal Melissa Tattam since 2021, but shared she would be stepping down in the latest episode.Sophie broke down as she told listeners she wanted to balance 'being the best mum she can be with the opportunities she has', and this meant stepping down from hosting her podcast.She shared that Melissa would continue to host the show, and would now be joined full-time by their close friend Ruby Adler.Sophie welcomed her eight-month-old son Ziggy with her husband Jamie Laing back in December. She said: 'This is actually going to be my last episode. Sophie Habboo has tearfully announced she is leaving her Wednesdays podcast to 'prioritise' spending time with her son Ziggy'I love you guys so much, and I've had the best time, and I'm so grateful for all your support, and honestly I feel like we have just got the best community.'I look back at all of the episodes and all the fun we've had and the dilemmas, and you've literally grown up with both Melissa and I, and I couldn't be more grateful, that you've come back every single week.'You've spread the word, you've helped us grow this podcast, and we've just got the best community. You're the loveliest girls and boys, and I couldn't love you more and you've really helped me grow as a person and I'm going to miss this so much.'But as you know, I've obviously become a Mum, and I've realised that I just need to prioritise my son and just spend as much time as I can with him. I just feel it's the right time for me to step away. But the podcast isn't going anywhere.'Sophie said she wanted to guest on the podcast 'all the time', and she would be 'handing over the baton' to Ruby as a co-host on the show permanently.She went on to pay tribute to her pal Melissa, saying: 'I'm so glad we met on MIC six years ago, and just, you're the bestest friend ever and thank you so much for doing this with me, and thank you for carrying the podcast, doing it with me. I've had the best time ever.'Sophie also shared news of her podcast exit on Instagram, writing: 'This is hard to write, hosting Wednesdays as my first ever podcast has been truly the best experience. 'I got to host with my best friend and the best team ever and for that I am forever grateful!!! It's helped me grow as a person, in so many ways I can't explain. The star broke down as she told listeners she wanted to balance 'being the best mum she can be with the opportunities she has,' after and Jamie Laing welcomed their son in December Sophie shared that she wanted to still be a guest on the podcast 'all the time' and her close friends Melissa Tattam and Ruby Adler would continue to host the show Sophie also shared news of her podcast exit on Instagram as she stepped down after five years as a host on the podcast'Since having my son Ziggy eight months ago I've had to balance being the best mum I can be and all my opportunities that I feel so grateful to have. 'Sadly this means stepping away from Wednesdays, whilst I am sad to be leaving as a co-host I know I am leaving the podcast in the best hands ever with Melissa and Ruby (our true OG tiny aka Tiny Tim). 'I love Wednesdays and all of you listeners so much, thank you for your endless support and love! I cannot wait to watch the show continue to thrive and grow in the best hands! 'Thank you truly from the bottom of my heart for making this show so unbelievably special.'Jamie showed his support for his wife in the comments, writing: 'You da best.' Sophie and Jamie have continued to host their Newly Parents podcast, and this week have also partnered with GetYourGuide for their new summer campaign.The couple travelled to Paris to reward the nation's underappreciated Holiday Heroes by exploring the City of Love from a vintage car tour and flexing their bakery skills with a pastry master class from a French Grandmother.Last month, Jamie humbly admitted he is 'in the trenches' at the moment due to the impact that fatherhood has had on him since welcoming his son Ziggy.Sharing the candid statement, Jamie wrote: 'I'm going to be real for a second. I'm in the trenches right now. Ziggy is 7 months old. 'And running my business while juggling parenthood, while trying to see friends has been… hard. Harder than I was ever told it'd be. Harder than (honestly) I was prepared for.'Jamie reflected on what his life was like pre-parenthood, revealing he could get up and do whatever he felt like doing because his business was his only worry. He said: 'Before I was a dad, I was honestly kinda selfish haha. I'd wake up and do whatever I wanted. Gym, coffee run, walk. 'Work would leak into times when it shouldn't - early mornings, late evenings, events. My business was all I really had to worry about.He continued: 'Now my baby bookends my days. He's my first thing and my last thing. And the time in between is spent just cramming in as much as I possibly can. Sophie and Jamie have continued to host their Newly Parents podcast, and this week have also partnered with GetYourGuide for their new summer campaign The couple travelled to Paris to reward the nation’s underappreciated Holiday Heroes by exploring the City of Love from a vintage car tour'The best way I can describe it is like you're treading water, waiting for a ladder to be dropped down from a boat. The scenery is beautiful, the water is warm, but the ladder never comes. It's hard work to keep your head above the water - but you're struggling in the most wonderful place you've ever known.'So yes, I'm in the trenches. But honestly… leave me here hahahaha. I love it!!'I've had a moment to think this week and I just wanted to share this little life update - for me, for Sophie and for anyone who might be able to relate. The last 7 months have been a wild ride, but I honestly wouldn't swap it for the world.'If you're in the trenches too right now, just know you're not alone. It's mental. But it's the best kind of mental.'(Oh and to everyone I ever told I was tired before Ziggy - sorry!! I didn't know the meaning of the word).'