He Paid $50K for Model's Embryos to Avoid an “Ugly Baby” | Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, Stacey visits Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, the man widely known as “The Surrogacy King.” Barrie became famous as one of Britain’s first legally recognised gay fathers and has since built a controversial career around commercial surrogacy — a practice that remains illegal in the UK. Across the episode, Stacey steps inside Barrie’s lavish, multimillion-pound lifestyle, meeting his partner, his children, and the wider Drewitt-Barlow family. Viewers get an unfiltered look at how Barrie’s unconventional family dynamic works, how he runs his surrogacy businesses, and why he believes commercial surrogacy should be fully legal. But as Stacey digs deeper, she uncovers the emotional, ethical, and moral conflicts at the centre of the surrogacy debate. From questions around power and privilege to the experiences of surrogate mothers, this episode explores the clash between Barrie’s unapologetic views and the UK’s surrogacy laws. ⭐ What’s featured in this episode: – Stacey living with Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his family – Insight into Barrie’s wealth, lifestyle, and relationships – His history as one of the UK’s first gay dads – Behind-the-scenes look at his surrogacy empire – Arguments for and against commercial surrogacy – Honest conversations about ethics, legality, and family Whether you’re interested in surrogacy, LGBTQ+ family stories, or Stacey Dooley’s documentary style, this is one of the most controversial and compelling episodes of the series. Subscribe for more: https://bit.ly/3oNs1Lv Watch More Below Full Documentaries: https://bit.ly/3r0BGBD NEW On Origin: https://bit.ly/37dq4UC Pregnancy Timelapses: https://bit.ly/3r389ap The Biggest Families: https://bit.ly/2VXXkGJ Parenting Documentaries: https://bit.ly/3m10TpX