Rochelle Humes has been sunning it up in Dubai with her family while Simon Cowell and his wife Lauren have jetted to Barbados as they lead the stars ditching the UK for Christmas Eve.
The former Saturdays star, 36, has traded in the cold British winter for some sun as she joined her husband Marvin and their children in the UAE.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Rochelle showed off her sensational figure in a skimpy black bikini and green shimmery beach over-up for a mirror selfie.
She also shared a picture of the Dubai skyline and sprawling beaches with the caption ‘Christmas Eve’.
Also spending the festive season in the sun are the Cowell family, with the music mogul’s wife Lauren sharing an array of snaps of their trip on social media.
Lauren stunned in a red swimsuit in one snap, shared in a sweet album documenting their tropical getaway, posing on a lavish boat with sons Eric, 11, and Adam, 19.
Rochelle Humes has been sunning it up in Dubai with her family Simon Cowell and his wife Lauren have jetted to Barbados as they lead the stars ditching the UK for Christmas Eve
Also spending the festive season in the sun are the Cowell family, with the music mogul’s wife Lauren sharing an array of snaps of their trip on social media
The doting mum was also seen beaming alongside her two sons in a stunning beach, with the whole family soaking up the sun while navigating the crystalline waters.
A different picture showed Eric gearing up for a scuba diving session, while Simon prepared a delicious dish for his family.
Meanwhile Phil Foden also left the UK as he jetted off to Lapland with his family.
The Manchester City footballer, 25, headed on a snowy Christmas holiday with his family for the festive season.
Phil has three children – a son born in 2019, a daughter born in 2021 and another child born during Euro 2024 – with his long-term girlfriend Rebecca Cooke.
Enjoying a festive getaway to Lapland in Finland, Phil’s brood were seen taking part in an array of snow activities.
Stunning photos showed the brood with a backdrop of the Northern Lights, as well as enjoying sledging and dog sledding.
Many stars have chosen to stay at home for the festivities, including Martin and Shirlie Kemp – who shared a hilarious snap on Instagram.
Pictured at a farm, Martin was seen pushing his glamorous wife in a wheelbarrow as they wished their fans a Merry Christmas.
The snap was in reference to Martin’s recent I’m A Celeb appearance, where he memorably led the group in some very racy campfire chat, revealing the sex position that he and his wife, Roman’s mum Shirlie Holliman, used to get pregnant – the wheelbarrow.
Elsewhere new dad Jamie Laing shared a sweet snap of his wife Sophie cradling their newborn baby on the morning of Christmas Eve as they get into the festive spirit for the first time as a family of three.
The former Saturdays star, 36, has traded in the cold British winter for some sun as she joined her husband Marvin and their children in the UAE
The American socialite took to her Instagram page with a sweet album documenting their tropical getaway, posing on a lavish boat with sons Eric, 11, and Adam, 19
Meanwhile Simon looked words away from his judge looks as he prepared a delicious dish for his family
Phil Foden jetted off to Finland with his family for a snowy Christmas holiday
Enjoying a festive getaway, Phil and his family were seen taking part in an array of snow activities
Stunning photos showed the footballer with a backdrop of the Northern Lights
He has three children – a son born in 2019, a daughter born in 2021 and another child born during Euro 2024 – with his long-term girlfriend Rebecca Cooke
‘Not too bad,’ he wrote as Sophie cradled the tot at 6.45am. Sophie was also seen dancing by the Christmas tree beside the couple’s decorated table in preparation for tomorrow’s dinner.
‘Sophie’s gone for it this year,’ Jamie wrote as he displayed their Christmas dinner table decorations.
Stacey Solomon took to Instagram ahead of the big day to give fans an insight into her Christmas preparations at Pickle Cottage.
The TV personality, 36, is married to ex-EastEnders actor Joe Swash, 43, who she shares children, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, with. Stacey also has older sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from two previous relationships.
Stacey shared an array of glam snaps as her brood got dressed up for their annual Christmas Card pictures.
She captioned the snaps: ‘2025 Christmas Card. Merry Christmas from all of us at pickle cottage. Thank you for being there through 2025 & always being so supportive & kind to our crazy family.
‘I hope you have a magical Christmas. Sending love to all of you who find this time of year extremely difficult. And to those of you who give up your precious time to give to others at such a special time of year, you’re amazing.
‘There’s so much I want to catch up with you all in 2026. And I genuinely can not wait to do that. A fresh year, ready for some changes. To the moon and back from our family to yours.’
Also celebrating Christmas Eve was Victoria Beckham, who shared a snap of her daughter Harper relaxing by the fire.
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Pictured at a farm, Martin Kemp was seen pushing his glamorous wife Shirlie in a wheelbarrow as they wished their fans a Merry Christmas
Many stars have chosen to stay at home for the festivities, including new parents Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo
Sophie was also seen dancing by the Christmas tree beside the couple’s decorated table in preparation for tomorrow’s dinner
‘Sophie’s gone for it this year,’ Jamie wrote as he displayed their Christmas dinner table decorations
Stacey Solomon took to Instagram ahead of the big day to give fans an insight into her Christmas preparation at Pickle Cottage
Stacey also shared a look at her glitzy Christmas tree as she sat down to write her yearly Christmas cards
Also celebrating Christmas Eve was Victoria Beckham, who shared a snap of her daughter Harper relaxing by the fire
Katie Price also shared a snap from her Christmas Eve at home, posing with her son Harvey she wrote: ‘Quick lunch out then home to prep food for Christmas dinner tomorrow.’
Dani Dyer also took to her Instagram story to share an adorable snap of her two-year-old twins Summer and Star – who she shares with Jarrod Bowen – wearing matching pyjamas.
Meanwhile Ferne McCann displayed her delicious picky bits spread after enjoying a day at Lapland with her family on the 23rd.
She headed to Lapland UK with her family, and enjoyed strolls through snow-capped Christmas trees, posting letters to Santa – and meeting the big man himself.
It comes after Jamie and Sophie shared new sweet snaps with their baby boy Ziggy as they prepare for their first Christmas as parents.
The Made In Chelsea stars welcomed a baby boy named Ziggy at the start of December.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Jamie gave a glimpse into how the family of three are spending the festive season.
An adorable snap showed Jamie, 37, wearing matching pyjamas with baby Ziggy as Sophie hugged him from behind in front of their glitzy Christmas tree.
In another candid snap, Sophie, 31, wore a baggy t-shirt as she gazed adoringly down at her newborn in the bathroom of their home.
Katie Price also shared a snap from her Christmas Eve at home, posing with her son Harvey she wrote: ‘Quick lunch out then home to prep food for Christmas dinner tomorrow’
Dani Dyer also took to her Instagram story to share an adorable snap of her two-year-old twins Summer and Star – who she shares with Jarrod Bowen – wearing matching pyjamas
Ferne McCann headed to Lapland UK with her family, and enjoyed strolls through snow-capped Christmas trees, posting letters to Santa – and meeting the big man himself. Seen with her eldest daughter Sunday at the festive attraction
Ferne shares daughter Sunday from a previous relationship and welcomed her second child Finty with her fiancé Lorri Haines
Ferne and her family headed to Lapland UK, where they took in the festive scenery and posted letters to Santa
Ferne’s tots also got the chance to meet the big man himself before Christmas
Sophie and Jamie shared new sweet snaps with their baby boy Ziggy as they prepare for their first Christmas as parents
In another candid snap, Sophie, 31, wore a baggy t-shirt as she gazed adoringly down at her newborn in the bathroom of their home
‘This Christmas is lit @sophiehabboo,’ Jamie captioned the post, which included photos of him holding sleeping Ziggy on the sofa
‘This Christmas is lit @sophiehabboo,’ Jamie captioned the post, which included photos of him holding sleeping Ziggy on the sofa as well as pushing him in his buggy through London.
Elsewhere new mum Sophie wore a fur leopard print coat as she took Ziggy for a stroll, as well as being seen comforting him in the back of a London black cab.
Jamie’s post came one day after Sophie shared other snaps of the couple settling into parenthood.
She snapped a selfie of her breastfeeding Ziggy, as well as a heartwarming shot of Jamie beaming down adoringly at his son.
Another selfie saw Jamie planting a kiss on his wife’s cheek, with a final image revealing a peek inside the couple’s newly-renovated kitchen, complete with a Christmas tree and festooned with lights.
The pair only just moved into their new abode, rumoured to be worth £12million, after a 14-month renovation, that Jamie joked had left them ‘nearly divorced‘.
And the reality star also took to his TikTok to update his followers on their parenting journey, as he and Sophie listed all the things they’d been surprised to learn so far while out on a stroll.
