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Jamie Theakston's private family: Meet the Heart DJ's teenage sons with wife Sophie

The Heart Radio presenter recently shared he was cancer-free

Georgia Brown
Senior Lifestyle & Fashion Writer
Updated: January 21, 2025
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Jamie Theakston recently shared the happy news that he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer last year. The Heart Radio presenter, 54, who works alongside Amanda Holden, told fans last week: "Today is the four-month anniversary of my cancer diagnosis.

"So it's been four months, and I've had enough of hospitals and operations, and it’s just lovely to be back, and I've got some news for you. Because I can tell you that as of today, I'm cancer free."

Not only will the news be a delight for the radio presenter, but also his wife, Sophie, and their two teenage sons, Kit, 15, and Sidney, 16.

Jamie's private family life 

Jamie married his wife Sophie in 2007 in Ditchling, East Sussex© Getty
Jamie married his wife Sophie in 2007 in Ditchling, East Sussex

Jamie met his wife Sophie at the Oscars in 2005 when she was working as Global Membership Director for Nick Jones at Soho House. Soon after their romance blossomed, Jamie proposed to Sophie in Paris and they tied the knot in 2007.

Sophie, who is now a jewellery designer, said in an interview with Professional Jeweller that Jamie is the source of her daily laughter. When asked what the last thing she laughed at was, she responded: "My husband. Every day. And usually something unrepeatable."

Jamie's wife Sophie is a jewellery designer© Instagram / @sophietheakstonjewellery
Jamie's wife Sophie is a jewellery designer

The radio DJ, who has been presenting Heart Radio for 19 years, tends to keep his boys away from the spotlight, but he has occasionally shared sweet updates from their holidays over the years.

Jamie with his sons at Global's Make Some Noise Appeal Day© Ian West - PA Images
Jamie with his sons at Global's Make Some Noise Appeal Day

In 2019, the doting father enjoyed a surf trip at the Six Senses Laamu with his sons, sharing a "surfs up" snapshot from their beach day.

Jamie and his sons enjoyed a surf trip during a family holiday© Instagram
Jamie and his sons enjoyed a surf trip during a family holiday

In 2023, the Theakston family jet set to Indonesia where Jamie enjoyed a fishing trip with Kit and Sidney.

Jamie and his sons on a fishing trip in Indonesia© Instagram
Jamie and his sons on a fishing trip in Indonesia

 "You have such a lovely family Jamie," commented a fan in response to the boys' boat trip. 

Speaking to the Express in 2014 about his children's hobbies, the radio DJ shared: "At the moment Sidney is obsessed with The House At Pooh Corner while Kit loves Ben 10. I don't mind what they want to read because for me it's all about having special time to bond with my boys."

In a previous interview, in which she spoke about juggling work and family life, Sophie said: "I have a very considerate and generally lovely husband who is usually home by lunchtime after a VERY early start, and he is brilliant at helping with school runs and sports matches if I have something that means I can’t do it."

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She also said Jamie is always on hand with "sound advice and a bear hug" when she is feeling stressed, adding: "Nothing is more important than my boys and my husband."

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