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Jamie Laing mistaken for One Tree Hill actor during US TV appearance

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O'Grady, S. (2026, October 22). Jamie Laing mistaken for One Tree Hill actor during US TV appearance. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/jamie-laing-los-angeles-derek-stalker-brit-awards-b1301887.html

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Jamie Laing was mistaken for Matt Barr, who played a character named Derek in "One Tree Hill," during a US TV appearance on "Dancing with the Stars." Laing mentioned this confusion in his social media post after the filming. The article provides context about Laing's personal life and career, including his recent fatherhood, engagement to Habboo, hosting red carpet events, podcast series, and involvement in Strictly Come Dancing and Candy Kittens.

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Jamie Laing was mistaken for a character from the TV show One Tree Hill during a US television appearance on Dancing with the Stars. The confusion arose when viewers thought he resembled "Derek," a stalker character played by actor Matt Barr, as the camera panned over him in the crowd. Laing is known for his work on Strictly Come Dancing, hosting podcasts like Great Company With Jamie Laing, and co-founding the gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012. He became a father to son Ziggy when his partner Habboo gave birth last December, and they have been active in hosting red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together since announcing their engagement on Instagram in 2021.

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The camera panned over him in the crowd as the US dancing showing was filmed and Laing said some viewers mistook him for “Derek”, a character who stalked Peyton on One Tree Hill. asserted

who → pan → Hill

He was played by the actor Matt Barr. asserted

He → play → actor

One Tree Hill was a popular teen drama that ran from 2003 to 2012 and also starred Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush. asserted

that → run → Murray

Laing became a father in December last year when Habboo gave birth to their son Ziggy. asserted

Habboo → become → son

The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in 2021, revealing Laing popped the question at the London hotel where they had their first date. asserted

they → announce → date

They have gone on to host a range of red carpet events, such as the Brit Awards together, along with their podcast series NearlyWeds and its follow-ups NewlyWeds and NearlyParents. asserted

They → go → series

Laing previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing and also hosts his own podcast series, Great Company With Jamie Laing, as well as co-founding the gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012. asserted

Laing → compete → 2012

Jamie Laing mistaken for One Tree Hill actor during US TV appearance

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