Jack Whitehall is back at the BRITs this weekend, hosting for a record-breaking sixth time at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday night. The comedian, 37, is balancing a thriving career in Hollywood and stand-up comedy with his role as a father and fiancé. Between long stints on set and tours, Jack cherishes his time with his partner, model Roxy Horner, and their daughter, Elsie, whom they welcomed in 2023.

Jack Whitehall’s Fiancée Roxy Horner

Jack is in a relationship with Roxy Horner, an Essex-born model, whom he first met in 2019 while working in Australia. The couple began dating during the early stages of the pandemic and decided to isolate together at Jack’s home in Notting Hill. According to Jack, this period accelerated their relationship.

“Weirdly, that was quite nice because we spent a lot of time together and it accelerates the relationship in a way,” Jack told The Mirror. After moving in together permanently and adopting a dog in 2021, Jack and Roxy announced they were expecting their first child together.

Sharing the news exclusively with HELLO!, Roxy said: “I’ve always been quite a maternal person, so it was a relief to finally fall pregnant.” She described the moment she revealed the news to Jack: “He had the sweetest reaction – he was so excited. He actually went to get me the pregnancy test, while we were both out in Australia – I’d told my mum that I was late for my period and she’d asked me if I was pregnant and I said, ‘I don’t think so.'”

Roxy continued: “Then I started getting quite hormonal and crying for no reason, so Jack said he was going to get me a test, and as soon as I saw the positive line, I just ran up to him and cried, and it was really lovely.”

Jack’s Fatherhood Journey with Daughter Elsie

Jack and Roxy welcomed their daughter, Elsie, into the world in September 2023. Confirming the news on Instagram, Jack told fans: “Well, this just happened! Utterly overwhelming and joyous in ways I couldn’t have even imagined. In awe of my partner @roxyhorner who has been amazing throughout this journey and is going to be the greatest mum ever.”

Jack also joked: “So excited to have started a family of my own. Having vowed I’d never be that guy, I am now 100% going to be the parent who shows everyone endless pictures of their kid. I also wore Skechers to the hospital. I think I must accept I am a full-blown dad now.”

Before Elsie’s arrival, Jack had been warned by fellow parents that bonding with his baby girl could take some time. “I was worried,” the comedian recalled in an interview with The Times, “but literally the minute I saw her, I was a blubbering mess.”

“I thought fatherhood would mature me a bit more. Maybe it hasn’t as much as I hoped it would,” he joked to the publication. Now two years into his fatherhood journey, Jack has spoken openly about becoming a dad.

“I think you learn on the job. And that’s the one piece of advice that everyone kept giving me,” he recalled to Closer in 2024. “You must roll with the punches and find your feet, and I found it to be an amazing experience full of loads of challenges that I didn’t foresee. But it’s great, and I have an amazing partner who’s a fantastic mum.”

Looking Ahead to Jack and Roxy’s Wedding

Jack proposed to Roxy in December 2024, and the couple is set to tie the knot in the English countryside in 2026. Their daughter, Elsie, will be the flower girl. According to The Times, Jack has said that Roxy has helped him achieve a better life balance, prioritizing the things that are most important and reinforcing that that’s where he gets his energy and happiness.

More recently, Jack and Roxy celebrated Elsie’s second birthday. While the couple rarely posts about their daughter on social media, Roxy penned a tribute alongside a selection of sweet family photos. “Happy 2nd birthday to my BABY. How are you 2?” she began. “Thank you for making me your mama, my darling. We have travelled the world together, so many places I’ve experienced for the first time with you. Dada and Mama are so proud of you. You are already smart, funny, empathetic, and creative, and I just feel so blessed that I’m your mummy. I love you more than words could ever describe.”