Spencer Matthews and Jamie Laing shock news leaves blindsided fans 'gutted'

Former Made in Chelsea cast members Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews made an announcement to their followers on social media this week which left some fans 'gutted'

Former Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews have left fans "gutted" this week by announcing the sudden end of the podcast the pair have hosted together.

Jamie, 35, and Spencer, 36, have fronted their own podcast on BBC Sounds since 2020. The pals co-hosted 6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer, in which they attempted to "track down a megastar in six calls or less" in each episode.

The "last ever episode," released on Thursday, sees them look back on some of their favourite moments" with producer Phil Stocker. Jamie and Spencer later confirmed it's the end of the podcast in a joint post shared on Instagram.

The post on Thursday morning included a compilation of clips from the podcast. It featured appearances from celebrities like of Morgan Freeman, Daniel Radcliffe, Salma Hayek, Riz Ahmed, Sydney Sweeney and Louis Theroux.

Jamie wrote on behalf of himself and Spencer: "What a ride it's been!! We've done over 200 episodes, interviewed every Hollywood superstar there is from Jennifer Lopez to Brad Pitt and of course, Paul Rudd! After all these years we have however decided to bring 6 Degrees from Jamie & Spencer to its final curtain call.

"We want to say a huge thank you to [the BBC] & @bbcsounds for allowing us on air. We want to thank the people behind the microphone, in particular David Lloyd and of course the 3rd Co-Host and dear friend [Phil]. We yank your chain a lot, but we do secretly love you."

He continued: "But most importantly we want to appreciate each other. We have been friends for over 20 years now and have worked together for most of our adult lives and still each week we make each other laugh and argue. We're true brothers. Thanks also to you, the listener, without whom the show could not have been a success, we leave you with some of our best bits!! For the last time, and please be honest, tell us who you prefer…. Spencer or Jamie?"

The post prompted reaction from fans in the comments section, with numerous people sharing their disappointment over the news. One person wrote: "Absolutely gutted. I've said it for years, you two need your own TV show, f***ing hilarious."

Another commented: "So gutted. Loved this show." A third wrote: "We will miss you two." Someone else said: "So gutted to hear it's come to an end. I will really miss the podcast as I did truly love and enjoy it." Similarly, another wrote in their response: "Gutted to read this. Thank you for the laughs."

"Congrats guys. Can't wait to see what you work on next together," someone else wrote. Another follower replied: "Incredible! Congrats on an epic show ladz." Whilst one fan commented: "Both of you are the best and I will miss this."

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