After years of ruling Britain’s festive charts, LadBaby Mum (Roxanne Hoyle) and her husband Mark Hoyle have left millions of fans stunned by their sudden decision to cancel plans for their 2025 Christmas single.

According to close insiders, the couple made the call amid mounting marital strain and online controversy, following the circulation of a viral clip that appeared to show Mark “groping” another woman on a night out — sparking one of the biggest scandals of their career.

In their new book Our LadBaby Journey: Success, Sacrifice and Sausage Rolls, the pair reveal how the nightmare began with anonymous blackmail messages demanding £10,000 in exchange for not releasing the video. Despite reporting it to the police, the footage eventually hit TikTok, where it spread like wildfire.

a man and a woman standing in front of a wall that says podcast discoveryLadbaby and Ladbaby Mum – aka Mark Doyle and wife Roxanne – have found fame due to their comedy videosCredit: instagram/ladbabyofficial

Mark said the ordeal triggered panic attacks and police involvement, with anti-terror officers even visiting their home to ensure their safety. Roxanne, meanwhile, faced a different kind of pain — a wave of vicious trolling and body-shaming that cut deeply.

“People said, ‘No wonder he’s doing that — you’re too fat,’” Roxanne admitted. “It made us question everything we were doing.”

a woman in a green outfit is holding a glass of wineRoxanne has insisted that a video of Mark ‘cheating’ is fakeCredit: Instagram/ladbabyofficial and ladbabymum

The couple insist the man in the clip is not Mark, calling the video “fake” and “possibly made with AI.” Rox explained:

“At no point could Mark have been in that situation. We don’t go out without each other anymore — it just didn’t make sense. I knew it wasn’t real.”

Despite the ordeal, Roxanne says they have stayed united:

“We’re solid in our marriage. Trust is something we pride ourselves on, and Mark doesn’t lie.”

a family poses in front of a papo statueThe couple share two kids, Kobe and PhoenixCredit: Supplied

But behind the brave smiles lies exhaustion. The relentless speculation, combined with the pressure of fame, has left them emotionally drained. The couple’s decision to step back from their traditional Christmas music release — after five consecutive No. 1 hits that even beat The Beatles’ record — marks a dramatic turning point for Britain’s one-time “perfect couple.”

Their empire, once worth over £1.3 million, included bestselling books, a fashion line with In The Style, and viral charity singles such as “We Built This City,” “I Love Sausage Rolls,” and “Food Aid.”

But for now, the glittering success is on pause. Roxanne admits she’s channeling her energy into health and healing after years of online abuse. “I never take what we have for granted,” she told The Sun. “We still live simply, drive normal cars, and shop on the high street. I’m just grateful our kids have a roof over their heads.”

As fans speculate on whether the duo will ever return to the Christmas charts, one thing is certain: behind the laughter and sausage-roll songs lies a story of pressure, pain, and resilience — a reminder that even Britain’s most beloved couple aren’t immune to heartbreak