As temperatures plummet across the UK, celebrities have been offering fans a glimpse into how they’re spending Christmas Eve, with many choosing to escape the cold altogether.
While some stars have stayed put and embraced a cosy Christmas at home, others have packed their bags in search of warmer climates or festive adventures abroad.
Social media has been flooded with snapshots of luxury getaways, family trips and winter escapes far from Britain’s freezing conditions.
High-profile names, including Stacey Solomon and Simon Cowell, are among those leading the festive divide.
There’s a clear split between celebrities keeping things traditional in the UK and those jetting overseas for a more exotic Christmas.
Here’s how your favourite celebrities are celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell has jetted off to Barbados with his wife Lauren Silverman and their family, swapping the British chill for Caribbean sunshine.
Lauren shared a series of snaps from the tropical getaway, including a striking photo of herself in a red swimsuit aboard a luxury boat with sons Eric, 11, and Adam, 19.
Other images showed the family soaking up the scenery on pristine beaches, with Eric preparing for a scuba-diving session while Simon was seen cooking for his loved ones as they relaxed by the water.
Rochelle Humes
Rochelle Humes has also ditched the UK winter, heading to Dubai with husband Marvin and their children.
The former Saturdays singer, 36, took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off her toned figure in a black bikini paired with a shimmering green beach cover-up.
She later shared stunning views of the Dubai skyline and sprawling beaches, simply captioning the post “Christmas Eve” as she enjoyed the festive sunshine.
Stacey Solomon
Back in the UK, Stacey Solomon marked Christmas Eve at home, giving fans an insight into festive preparations at Pickle Cottage in Essex.
The 36-year-old shared glamorous snaps of her family getting dressed up for their annual Christmas card photoshoot alongside husband Joe Swash and her children.
Stacey thanked followers for their support throughout 2025 and shared a heartfelt message for those finding the festive season difficult, adding that she was looking ahead to the new year with excitement and hope.
Martin Kemp
Martin Kemp chose to stay at home for Christmas, sharing a tongue-in-cheek snap of himself pushing wife Shirlie in a wheelbarrow on a farm.
The photo referenced his recent I’m A Celebrity appearance, where he famously revealed that the wheelbarrow position was how the couple conceived son Roman.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo
Jamie Laing is celebrating his first Christmas as a dad after welcoming baby boy Ziggy with wife Sophie Habboo earlier this month.
Jamie shared a series of intimate snaps showing Sophie cradling their newborn early on Christmas Eve morning, as well as festive shots of their beautifully decorated home.
Matching pyjamas, cosy cuddles on the sofa and strolls through London with their buggy marked a joyful start to family life in their newly renovated £12 million home.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham opted for a low-key celebration, sharing a peaceful snap of daughter Harper relaxing by the fire as Christmas Eve settled in.
Katie Price
Katie Price also stayed home, posting a photo with son Harvey as she prepared for Christmas Day.
‘Quick lunch out then home to prep food for Christmas dinner tomorrow,’ she wrote alongside the image.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer shared an adorable snap of her two-year-old twins, Summer and Star, whom she shares with footballer Jarrod Bowen, dressed in matching pyjamas on Christmas Eve.
Ferne McCann
Ferne McCann celebrated the festive period after returning from Lapland UK, where she visited with fiancé Lorri Haines and her daughters.
The former TOWIE star shared memories of snowy strolls, posting letters to Santa and meeting Father Christmas before showing off her indulgent Christmas Eve food spread at home.
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