Get the latest gossip

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing hits back at backlash over 'unfair' new BBC job

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing has hit back after facing criticism for bagging a job on BBC Radio 1 without having previous experience in the industry

Jamie Laing hit back at those who questioned if he was qualified for his new BBC job (Image: ITV) Read MoreRelated Articles Holly Willoughby tipped to host Blind Date reboot with husband producing - 'She's a shoo-in' Fans of the station complained and pointed out that they would stop listening and boycott the network when Laing joined co-stars Vick Hope and Katie Thisleton. Jamie explained he'd been trying to land the job for close to a decade (Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty I)Prior to starting his new radio gig, the former reality TV star stated it was wrong to think that he "just swanned in".

Get the Android app