Jesse Wood Announces New Baby with Girlfriend Gemma Gregory
Jesse Wood, the 49-year-old musician and son of Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood, has revealed he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Made in Chelsea star Gemma Gregory. The couple, who have been dating for over 16 months, shared the joyful news on social media, with Gemma posting a mirror selfie showcasing her growing baby bump captioned "Incoming."
Relationship Timeline Following Divorce from Fearne Cotton
Jesse Wood began dating Gemma Gregory, 40, shortly after his split from broadcaster Fearne Cotton, 44, to whom he was married for a decade. The couple went public with their relationship just four months after Fearne shockingly confirmed their divorce via an Instagram statement in December 2024. Sources close to the pair have consistently described them as "very happy and in love," and they have been open about their romance throughout the past year and a half.
This will be Jesse's fifth child; he already shares son Rex, 12, and daughter Honey, 9, with Fearne Cotton, and has two additional children from his first marriage to Tilly Wood, which lasted from 2003 to 2011. Meanwhile, Gemma Gregory, who joined E4's Made in Chelsea in 2012 and is the daughter of actor Paul Gregory, is already a mother to her son Benji, born in 2014.
Legal and Financial Challenges for Jesse Wood
The baby announcement comes amid a period of legal and financial difficulties for Jesse Wood. Earlier this year, he appeared in court after being caught driving 27mph in a 20mph zone, facing a possible driving ban. Representing himself at Lavender Hill Magistrates Court, Jesse pleaded guilty to the speeding offence, resulting in a six-month ban and three additional penalty points. His fine was reduced from £134 to £89 due to his plea, and he was ordered to pay £36 plus £130 in court costs.
During the proceedings, Jesse disclosed his financial struggles, stating that he had been living off his savings after a planned employment opportunity in 2024 was delayed. He reported an income of approximately £14,000 on his last tax returns. This follows his resignation as director of Reef Band LLP in October of last year, with the company's accounts showing it was in the red, and his earlier departure as a director of Tribe Festivals in 2022.
Post-Divorce Dynamics and Moving Forward
Since the divorce, Jesse Wood has maintained a relatively private stance, briefly mentioning on Lorraine last March that the separation was "all very amicable" and that their children were "doing great." He added, "I am in a very good place." Fearne Cotton, who remained in the West London family home while Jesse moved out, has also moved on, publicly dating television director Elliot Hegarty, who is ten years her senior.
Jo Wood, Ronnie Wood's ex-wife who helped raise Jesse, expressed initial shock at Fearne's new relationship in 2025, saying, "Jesse was devastated." However, she emphasized that "every cloud has a silver lining" and wished both parties happiness. Fearne has focused on self-love and surrounding herself with good people, telling Closer magazine in August, "When you start liking yourself and loving yourself, you want to feel better as you know you deserve it."
As Jesse and Gemma prepare to welcome their new addition, the couple appears to be embracing this next chapter with optimism and joy, marking a significant milestone in their relationship amidst the backdrop of past challenges and new beginnings.
