Former In The Style Founder Adam Frisby and long-term partner Jamie Corbett reveal they are expecting their first child via surrogate

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2 days ago

Former In The Style Founder Adam Frisby is expecting his first child with his long-term partner Jamie Corbett, Daily Mail can exclusively reveal.
The couple, who have been together for 14 years, shared that their five-year surrogacy journey has been a success, and their surrogate is 17 weeks pregnant with their first baby.
In an exclusive interview, Adam and Jamie excitedly shared: 'We've kept it such a big secret! It has been really special sharing the news with our friends and family.
'I don't think anyone was expecting it, and everyone was just so shocked and emotional. I think that has been our favorite part of the process in a way, like letting people who love us know because they really wanted this to happen for us.'
Adam and Jamie explained that it has been a complex process, and that they previously had a match, but she sadly had a miscarriage.
'We did match with a surrogate back in 2022 and went through the full process, but unfortunately, last year she miscarried, and then she pulled out of the process. It was obviously a lot for her to go through, and then we were kind of back to the start of the process, which was gutting for us after three years.
'We were relying on matching with another surrogate. We had three or four calls with other potential surrogates that just didn't feel the right fit, and then we finally met one last year. It just felt great, and we flew out to meet her.'
Adam and Jamie are based in the UK, but decided to go through the surrogacy process in America due to it being less complicated.
They explained: 'In the US, it's completely different. You join an agency, and it's legally documented from day one. We're always in terms legal parents, so the process is just much easier.
'The only real complication around it is flying to America for the scans, and when the baby is born, we will fly to America. We will have to wait four to six weeks before flying home while we wait for the passport. But it is a small price to pay.'
The couple are holding off for their gender reveal on August 31 before deciding on names or sorting their nursery.
Adam and Jamie are godfathers to Charlotte Crosby and Jake Ankers' two children, Alba and Pixi, and said that spending quality time with them has taught them a lot.
They shared: 'We're lucky to be godfathers to Charlotte and Jake's children, and it is amazing. We love them to bits and we've had so much useful and special time with them already, like checking nappies and staying over that we wouldn't have got to practice.
'Charlotte's lots of things like crazy, funny, you know, but most of all, she is an incredible mother. We've learned so much from her. And I think she's just so excited.
'When we told her she couldn't speak, she was crying, and she's just delighted. So yeah, we got some great tips from her and Jake, and lots from our friends and family.'
Since leaving In The Style, Adam has been building a new brand and has been working on a behind-the-scenes mini series.
He told Daily Mail: 'I'm underway with a new career path, which is exciting and coming in the next few weeks. And over the last 10 years, Jamie has helped me out and works in the businesses, and I wouldn't be able to do it without him.
'It's been nice to have a little bit of time off prior to this, to be in the moment and recover from what has been a really busy time here.'
Speaking about juggling work and the baby, Jamie added: 'When we get back to the UK, because of the line of work that Adam does, he is and always has been his own boss. And I'm there as well. If there are days when we're both in the office, we can take baby with us. We've always worked like that.'
Earlier this year, Adam broke his silence after staff were 'made redundant without any pay' after the retailer collapsed into administration, owing £21million.
The fashion company was founded by Adam in 2013, but was acquired by UK-based private equity firm Baaj Capital for £1.2million in March 2023.
Ben Armstrong became managing director in December 2023 when Adam stepped down from his position, but he has since left the business.
The retailer was at the centre of a media storm after EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa publicly hit out at them and demanded to be 'paid what she is owed' after 'bringing in lawyers as the fashion retailer faces administration'.
Since leaving In The Style, Adam has been building a new brand and has been working on a behind-the-scenes mini series
Speaking out on the situation surrounding his former employer, Adam wrote on Instagram: ' I've spent the morning trying to find the right words but honestly I am at a loss. I know I can't stay silent about this.
'No matter what threats of legal action come my way. What I've learned about how people are being treated at In The Style this week has left me with no choice but to speak about.
'Longtime, loyal employees who have poured so much into this company are being called into meetings, dismissed on the spot and denied ANY pay. Among those affected are two pregnant employees, as well as many mothers with children to support. It's heartbreaking.
'I've reached out to anyone I know affected to offer whatever support I can but it's hard to find the right words when something feels so wrong. In The Style will move forward, that much I know and mark my words, the same owners will still be in control. I just hope people start to see them for what they really are now.'
In a later post, Adam revealed he will be helping employees with money for legal aid to try and fight their dismissals.
Charlotte Crosby, one of Adam's close pals who had a collection with the brand, also spoke out on the In The Style pay row and hit out at the company on Instagram.
The Geordie Shore star has thrown her support behind celebrities including Jacqueline, who claimed they haven't been paid what they are owed by the fashion retailer, as well as supporting Adam and Jamie who were 'silenced'.