Ollie Locke has revealed that he sold his house to pay for IVF treatment and fulfill his dream of becoming a father.
The Made In Chelsea star, 37, and her husband Gareth finally welcomed their twins Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex, 16 months, via surrogate last year.
The couple’s journey to parenthood lasted more than three years, suffering multiple miscarriages along the way.
But Ollie never gave up on his dream of being a father, even if he had to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Ollie said: “Going into this and spending an absolute fortune trying to have babies all over the world was not an easy decision.
‘I sold my house to have my babies and I put the money into it, it cost a lot of money. The British laws are so horrendous that we had to go to the United States, Mexico, Cyprus and return to Britain.
Ollie Locke, 37, revealed he sold his house to pay for IVF treatment and fulfill his dream of becoming a father (pictured with daughter Cosima).
The Made In Chelsea star and her husband Gareth finally welcomed their 16-month-old twins Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex via surrogate last year.
The couple’s journey to parenthood lasted more than three years and suffered multiple miscarriages along the way (Gareth pictured)
‘We’re talking about hundreds of thousands and that kind of put me in a bad situation. Having to sell my house that I worked so hard to build and then I had to make a decision.
“Don’t get me wrong, it was the right decision because I loved the kids so much.”
Ollie and Gareth have gone through heartbreaking times over the past three years, suffering three miscarriages with two different surrogates.
Before their surrogate Bex Ward welcomed their son and daughter in July 2023, the couple had two miscarriages, one at six weeks pregnant in 2021, with their first surrogate.
Bex also suffered a miscarriage on her first attempt, but has now finished her story with her miracle twins.
Speaking about his heartbreaking journey to fatherhood, Ollie admitted Gareth was about to give up.
He added: “Gareth almost gave up. At one point he said that maybe this just isn’t right for us. But he was willing to do everything he could, he wanted to be a father and he would do everything he could and even if it meant spending everything our money.’
“This has been a difficult year for us in many ways, but now what we are doing is rebuilding a wonderful family and improving our finances, and that is a wonderful thing,” he added.
But Ollie never gave up on his dream of being a father, even if he had to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Ollie said: “Going into this and spending an absolute fortune trying to have babies all over the world was not an easy decision. “I sold my house to have my babies and put the money into it, it cost a lot of money. .
Ollie and Gareth have gone through heartbreaking times over the past three years, suffering three miscarriages with two different surrogates.
Before their surrogate, Bex Ward, welcomed their son and daughter in July 2023, the couple had two miscarriages, one at six weeks pregnant in 2021, with their first surrogate.
Ollie, who has been enjoying life with Gareth as his family of four, also stressed the importance of date nights in keeping their relationship alive.
They recently enjoyed a day with Virgin Experience Days for their fourth wedding anniversary to spend some quality time, ahead of the launch of their ‘Perfect Day’ gift collection.
Ollie, who has partnered with the brand, has launched a collection of exclusive, limited-time experiences.
On their fun date, Ollie and Gareth enjoyed exhilarating indoor skydiving, 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, making memories with my family has become even more important to me.
‘I loved collaborating with Virgin Experience Days to design the perfect day, one that would leave a lasting impression and give people great stories to share.
‘The holiday season isn’t 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 everyone who gives or receives these experiences this Christmas enjoys their perfect day, full of unforgettable moments.”
To purchase Ollie Locke’s Perfect Day or for information, visit Virgin Experience Days.