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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ollie Locke says his twins, 2, have been on 27 flights including private jets & their one economy trip was a ‘nightmare'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MADE in Chelsea star Ollie Locke's jet-setting toddlers have racked up a staggering 27 flights before their third birthday. On the latest episode of Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast, he revealed the twins' past trips include private jets, business class, and just one economy trip, which he described as a complete "nightmare." Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Ollie Locke revealed his twins, aged 2, have already travelled 27 times 7 The family recently holidayed in Barbados Credit: Instgram/ Ollielockworld The 37-year-old opened up about life as a dad to Apollo and Cosima and didn't hold back on the realities of raising toddlers while juggling viral parenting fails and near-constant chaos. Listen and subscribe to our new No Parental Guidance podcast here... Ollie admitted the twins have travelled more than most adults but says they won't be flying economy again. 'They've done 27 flights,' he revealed. 'We've done private jets, we've done business class... and we did economy once, and it was a nightmare. Let's just say we won't be doing that again.' Lulled into a false sense of security by a "quite wonderful" business class flight to Barbados, on which the twins slept the entire way, the couple were caught out when they flew economy for the first time to Ireland. Thankfully it was only a one hour flight, but Ollie is still scarred as his babies "cried the entire journey." He added: "Someone said 'is this their first flight?' and I said 'no, it's actually their 15th flight, they started off on a private jet'. "They'd been in business. Now they're in economy. That's why they're crying. From now on, it's only business." The star was quick to clarify the backstory behind their first private jet experience and it's not as glam as it sounds. The babies were born in Sunderland and rushed straight to NICU, where they remained for five weeks. Ollie said: 'One of the flights was actually a hospital-related private jet, because they were born in Sunderland and had to be transferred for medical care,' he explained. 'So that wasn't luxury, that was necessity.' The twins, who were carried by a surrogate, were born at 31 weeks weighing just 2lbs and 2lbs 11. Losing your identity as a mum, Ollie Locke's twins born at 2lbs & his argument with Binky Ollie says: 'They were super premature. We hadn't done any classes, hadn't met anyone else who was expecting and suddenly we were in this completely alien environment. We didn't know what to do.' Ollie praised the care they received at the NHS neonatal unit, describing the staff as 'incredible,' and said the experience shaped their early days as parents. Despite the terrifying start, the twins are now thriving. 'They're absolute divas,' Ollie joked on the podcast. 'Well, she certainly is.' They've been to places all over Europe, they're better travellers than I was in my twenties. And while he may have spent years on the red carpet, Ollie admits he's completely clueless when it comes to dressing a little girl. 'I thought I was a fashionable guy,' he laughed. 'Turns out I'm absolutely useless in girls' clothing. I've got no idea how tights work, and when it comes to doing hair, no chance.' 7 Ollie told the No Parenting Guidance podcast his twins are divas He added: 'My daughter doesn't have much hair yet, so people often think she's a little boy. "I dress her in pink dresses every day just to make it obvious!' Despite his best efforts, Ollie relies heavily on support and proudly admits it. 'If I'm completely honest, I get the nanny to do the hair,' he said. 'Otherwise I can't work!' The couple's day-to-day routine is full of typical toddler mayhem, with Apollo often leading the charge. 'He's obsessed with doors and hinges,' Ollie said. 'He needs to constantly open and shut everything. He's fascinated by mechanics and will do absolutely anything to hurt himself.' Ollie's most recent parenting fail was catching his son Apollo halfway through the cat flap. He said: 'I turned around and there he was. 'He'd climbed through the cat flap like it was the most normal thing in the world.' 7 The couple soon welcomed their twins in 2023 Credit: Rex features While Cosima is reportedly more relaxed, the pair are already learning the complexities of sharing, or refusing to. 'You can buy them the most beautiful wooden toys,' Ollie said, 'but they'll still fight over the grottiest, most horrible thing they can find.' He also confessed to making the classic mistake of buying the surrogate's kids a Nerf gun and is still finding foam darts around the house a year later. Despite the chaos, the sleepless nights, and the unplanned NICU crash course in parenting, Ollie says he wouldn't change a thing. 'I'm still learning every day,' he said. 'But they're amazing. It's exhausting, it's messy, and it's absolutely the best thing I've ever done.' Tips for flying with kids Flying with little ones can be a nightmare – just ask Ollie Locke, who called his twins' first economy flight 'a disaster.' Here's how to keep your cool at 30,000ft: 1. Pack smart Snacks, toys, iPads, wipes, and more snacks. Load up your carry-on with everything they love – and double it. You'll thank yourself mid-tantrum. 2. Tire them out Get them moving before boarding. Airports are perfect for laps, dancing, and anything that burns energy. A sleepy toddler is a peaceful passenger. 3. Don't fear screen time This is not the flight to limit Peppa Pig. Headphones, downloaded shows and games are lifesavers. You can detox when you land. 4. Bribe them (seriously) Small surprises – sticker books, new crayons, a sweet treat – work wonders for behaviour. Think of it as positive reinforcement, not bribery. 5. Lower your standards It won't be perfect, and that's OK. If everyone makes it to the other end in one piece (even with crumbs in your hair), you've nailed it. 7 The twins typically fly business class Credit: Pinpep 7 Ollie and his husband Gareth Locke tied the knot in 2020 Credit: Rex features
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ollie Locke says his twins, 2, have been on 27 flights including private jets & their one economy trip was a ‘nightmare'
MADE in Chelsea star Ollie Locke 's jet-setting toddlers have racked up a staggering 27 flights before their third birthday. On the latest episode of Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast, he revealed the twins' past trips include private jets, business class, and just one economy trip, which he described as a complete "nightmare." 7 7 The 37-year-old opened up about life as a dad to Apollo and Cosima and didn't hold back on the realities of raising toddlers while juggling viral parenting fails and near-constant chaos. Listen and subscribe to our new No Parental Guidance podcast here... Ollie admitted the twins have travelled more than most adults but says they won't be flying economy again. 'They've done 27 flights,' he revealed. 'We've done private jets, we've done business class... and we did economy once, and it was a nightmare. Let's just say we won't be doing that again.' Lulled into a false sense of security by a "quite wonderful" business class flight to Barbados, on which the twins slept the entire way, the couple were caught out when they flew economy for the first time to Ireland. Thankfully it was only a one hour flight, but Ollie is still scarred as his babies "cried the entire journey." He added: "Someone said 'is this their first flight?' and I said 'no, it's actually their 15th flight, they started off on a private jet'. "They'd been in business. Now they're in economy. That's why they're crying. From now on, it's only business." The star was quick to clarify the backstory behind their first private jet experience and it's not as glam as it sounds. The babies were born in Sunderland and rushed straight to NICU, where they remained for five weeks. Ollie said: 'One of the flights was actually a hospital-related private jet, because they were born in Sunderland and had to be transferred for medical care,' he explained. 'So that wasn't luxury, that was necessity.' The twins, who were carried by a surrogate, were born at 31 weeks weighing just 2lbs and 2lbs 11. Losing your identity as a mum, Ollie Locke's twins born at 2lbs & his argument with Binky Ollie says: 'They were super premature. We hadn't done any classes, hadn't met anyone else who was expecting and suddenly we were in this completely alien environment. We didn't know what to do.' Ollie praised the care they received at the NHS neonatal unit, describing the staff as 'incredible,' and said the experience shaped their early days as parents. Despite the terrifying start, the twins are now thriving. 'They're absolute divas,' Ollie joked on the podcast. 'Well, she certainly is.' They've been to places all over Europe, they're better travellers than I was in my twenties. And while he may have spent years on the red carpet, Ollie admits he's completely clueless when it comes to dressing a little girl. 'I thought I was a fashionable guy,' he laughed. 'Turns out I'm absolutely useless in girls' clothing. I've got no idea how tights work, and when it comes to doing hair, no chance.' 7 He added: 'My daughter doesn't have much hair yet, so people often think she's a little boy. "I dress her in pink dresses every day just to make it obvious!' Despite his best efforts, Ollie relies heavily on support and proudly admits it. 'If I'm completely honest, I get the nanny to do the hair,' he said. 'Otherwise I can't work!' The couple's day-to-day routine is full of typical toddler mayhem, with Apollo often leading the charge. 'He's obsessed with doors and hinges,' Ollie said. 'He needs to constantly open and shut everything. He's fascinated by mechanics and will do absolutely anything to hurt himself.' Ollie's most recent parenting fail was catching his son Apollo halfway through the cat flap. He said: 'I turned around and there he was. 'He'd climbed through the cat flap like it was the most normal thing in the world.' 7 While Cosima is reportedly more relaxed, the pair are already learning the complexities of sharing, or refusing to. 'You can buy them the most beautiful wooden toys,' Ollie said, 'but they'll still fight over the grottiest, most horrible thing they can find.' He also confessed to making the classic mistake of buying the surrogate's kids a Nerf gun and is still finding foam darts around the house a year later. Despite the chaos, the sleepless nights, and the unplanned NICU crash course in parenting, Ollie says he wouldn't change a thing. 'I'm still learning every day,' he said. 'But they're amazing. It's exhausting, it's messy, and it's absolutely the best thing I've ever done.' Tips for flying with kids Flying with little ones can be a nightmare – just ask Ollie Locke, who called his twins' first economy flight 'a disaster.' Here's how to keep your cool at 30,000ft: 1. Pack smart Snacks, toys, iPads, wipes, and more snacks. Load up your carry-on with everything they love – and double it. You'll thank yourself mid-tantrum. 2. Tire them out Get them moving before boarding. Airports are perfect for laps, dancing, and anything that burns energy. A sleepy toddler is a peaceful passenger. 3. Don't fear screen time This is not the flight to limit Peppa Pig. Headphones, downloaded shows and games are lifesavers. You can detox when you land. 4. Bribe them (seriously) Small surprises – sticker books, new crayons, a sweet treat – work wonders for behaviour. Think of it as positive reinforcement, not bribery. 5. Lower your standards It won't be perfect, and that's OK. If everyone makes it to the other end in one piece (even with crumbs in your hair), you've nailed it. 7 7 7
The Independent
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Binky Felstead confesses she hasn't washed beauty item in 10 years: ‘Revolting'
Binky Felstead admitted that she has not washed one of her beauty items, which is second-hand, in ten years. The former Made in Chelsea star, 34, shared a video on Instagram of her daughter India, 7, giving her a makeover. As the youngster experimented with different types of makeup, Felstead confessed: 'You know your godfather Ollie Locke — this was his... I've never washed it.' 'How revolting is that, and I still use it,' she added. Felstead is also mother to Wolfie, three, and Wilder, two.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Binky Felstead makes 'revolting' confession that she hasn't washed her make-up brush in 10 years
Binky Felstead made a 'revolting' confession that she hasn't washed her make-up brush in 10 years during a mother-daughter makeover clip. The Made In Chelsea star, 34, who shares India, seven, with ex-boyfriend Josh 'JP' Patterson, confessed in that the brush originally belonged to her daughter's godfather, Ollie Locke. While sharing a sweet moment with her eldest child, Binky, who is also mother to Wolfie, three, and Wilder, two, explained that she had kept the brush for over a decade and still uses it today. India can be seen unleashing her creative spark as she layered on the bronzer and lined her mother's lips with a pencil. In the clip Binky confessed: 'Do you know your godfather, Ollie Locke? This was his makeup brush from about ten years ago and I have never washed it since. How revolting is that and I still use it?' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. India appeared unphased by the revelation and continued to layer on the bronzer until the TV personality persuaded her to stop. And Binky's fans flocked to the comments to share their amuement over the clip. One follower penned: 'Haha, the makeup brush. Me too!', while another wrote, 'Waiting for Ollie's reply to the makeup brush x'. Motherhood is a vital part of Binky's life now and along with husband Max she appears to have the perfect fairytale family. Yet her romantic journey - well documented on Made In Chelsea - was far from smooth and she admits she experienced a few 'questionable' relationships. One of her central storylines was her on-again-off-again relationship with fellow cast member Alex Mytton, who was unfaithful to her numerous times. After splitting with Alex for good she began dating JP and the couple quit the show during season 13 after revealing they were expecting a baby girl together. Their relationship was not meant to be, however, and they split 15 months after India was born. She then started dating her husband Max Fredrik Darnton in January 2019 after they met at Soho Farmhouse and the couple later married in September 2021. Her clip comes after she revealed that doctors had found 'severely abnormal cells' during a smear test nine years ago. The TV personality recalled that she was pushed by her mother Jane to have the test which led to months of surgical treatment, which helped her to go on to have three children. Treatment of pre-cancerous cells may weaken the cervix, causing pregnancy complications. Alongside a short clip of her baking with her three children, Binky said on Instagram she is 'forever grateful' for the test. In a caption to celebrate 'Cervical Cancer Prevention Week' Binky begged fans not to put the test off as it 'could save your life'. She wrote: '9 years ago when I was 25, Mummy Felstead gave me the push I needed to book a smear test after I kept complaining of a sore tummy. Thank goodness she did, because my results showed I had severely abnormal cells (CIN 3). 'I was told if I didn't have them removed, it could affect my chances of having children, so that's what I did whilst she held my hand. I'm forever grateful for that one test because I now have my three beautiful babies. 'It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and this is your reminder: Book your smear test. Don't put it off. It could save your life.'
