Ollie Locke has revealed he sold his house to pay for IVF treatment and fulfill his dream of becoming a father.
The Made In Chelsea star, 37, and his husband Gareth finally welcomed their twins Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex, 16 months, via a surrogate last year.
The couple’s journey to fatherhood took more than three years and suffered multiple miscarriages along the way.
But Ollie never gave up on his dream of becoming a father, even if it meant spending hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Ollie told MailOnline exclusively: ‘Going into this and spending an absolute fortune having babies all over the world wasn’t an easy decision.
‘I sold my house to have children and put the money into it, it cost so much money. The British laws are so horrible that we had to go to America, to Mexico, Cyprus and back to Britain.
Ollie Locke, 37, has revealed he sold his house to pay for IVF treatment and fulfill his dream of becoming a father (pictured with his daughter Cosima)
The Made In Chelsea star and his husband Gareth finally welcomed their twins Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex, 16 months, via surrogate last year
The couple’s journey to fatherhood took more than three years and suffered multiple miscarriages along the way (Gareth photo)
“We’re talking hundreds of thousands and it’s put me in a bad position in a way. I had to sell my house that I worked so hard on and then I had to make a decision.
“Don’t get me wrong, it was the right decision because I really wanted to see the kids.”
Ollie and Gareth have been through some heartbreaking lows over the past three years, suffering three miscarriages with two different surrogates.
Before their surrogate mother Bex Ward welcomed their son and daughter in July 2023, the couple suffered two miscarriages, one when she was six weeks pregnant in 2021, with their first surrogate.
Bex also suffered a miscarriage on their first attempt, but now ended their story with their miracle twins.
Speaking about their heartbreaking journey to fatherhood, Ollie said Gareth was on the verge of giving up.
He added: “Gareth almost gave up. At one point he said maybe this just isn’t right for us. But I was willing to do anything I could, I wanted to be a father and I would do anything I could, even if it was just to spend all our money.”
“This has been a difficult year for us in many ways, but what we’re doing now is building a great family and building our finances, and that’s a great thing,” he added.
But Ollie never gave up on his dream of becoming a father, even if it meant spending hundreds of thousands of pounds
Ollie told MailOnline exclusively: ‘Going into this and spending an absolute fortune having babies all over the world wasn’t an easy decision. I sold my house to have my babies and put the money in there, it cost so much money’
Ollie and Gareth have experienced some heartbreaking lows over the past three years, suffering three miscarriages with two different surrogates
Before their surrogate mother Bex Ward welcomed their son and daughter in July 2023, the couple suffered two miscarriages, one when she was six weeks pregnant in 2021, with their first surrogate.
Ollie, who is enjoying life with Gareth as a family of four, also stressed the importance of date nights in keeping their relationship alive.
They recently enjoyed a day out with Days of virgin experience for their fourth wedding anniversary to spend some quality time, ahead of the launch of its ‘Perfect Day’ gift collection.
Ollie, who collaborates with the brand, has launched a limited-time collection of exclusive experiences.
During their fun date outing, Ollie and Gareth enjoyed a thrilling indoor sky dive, a romantic spa and a six-course tasting menu at the Michelin-starred South Place Hotel restaurant.
Ollie said: “Since becoming a father last year, creating memories with my family has become even more important to me.
‘I loved working with Virgin Experience Days to design the perfect day out, one that leaves a lasting impression and gives people great stories to share.
‘The holidays are not just about material gifts or the latest gadgets that are quickly forgotten weeks later. Sharing special experiences with my family is truly what makes this time of year magical – and those moments will last a lifetime.
‘I hope that everyone who gives or receives these experiences this Christmas will have a perfect day, full of unforgettable moments.’
To shop Ollie Locke’s Perfect Day or for information, visit Virgin Experience Days.