Embarrassing Incident Leads to Strictly Star's Exclusion from Festive Bash
Jack Whitehall has made it clear that a former Strictly Come Dancing star is not welcome at his annual Christmas party. The comedian has barred the contestant, who participated in the 2020 season of the popular dance show, after an embarrassing "showdown" at a previous event.
Drinking and Dancing on Tables: Jamie Laing's Behavior
The person in question is Jamie Laing, who has openly admitted to being heavily intoxicated at one of Jack Whitehall's Christmas parties. According to Laing, he ended up "dancing on tables" and even offered unsolicited "career advice" to football legend Jamie Redknapp. The incident was so cringe-worthy that Whitehall has chosen not to invite Laing to subsequent parties.
The Fallout: Jamie Laing's Confession
Jamie Laing shared details of the Christmas party feud on his podcast, Private Parts. Speaking to comedian Tom Lucy, who was present at the event, Laing revealed that he has not received an invitation to Jack Whitehall's Christmas party since the incident. He likened his behavior that night to a recently released prisoner enjoying his first drink after a long time behind bars.
A Diverging Friendship: Jamie Laing and Jack Whitehall
Despite the Christmas party snub, Jamie Laing and Jack Whitehall remain good friends. However, their friendship has hit a rough patch recently. During a different podcast recording, Laing appeared to have a falling out with Whitehall's parents. In particular, Jack's father, Michael, became upset about not receiving an invitation to Laing's wedding to Sophie Habbo. This led to an on-air confrontation and Michael storming out of the interview.
Resolving the Conflict: A Joke or Genuine Displeasure?
It turns out that Michael Whitehall's anger may have been in jest. After abruptly leaving the podcast recording, he and his wife Hilary returned with a wedding present for the couple. While the incident seemed serious at the time, it appears that tensions may have been diffused.
Overall, it seems that Jamie Laing's antics at a previous Christmas party hosted by Jack Whitehall have strained their friendship. However, the comedian's decision to exclude Laing from future festive bashes does not seem to have completely severed their bond.
