Blossoming celeb bumps! From Love Island to Downton Abbey meet the glowing mums-to-be
A host of stars are set to become new mums – and while some have waited years, others had a lovely surprise. Here are the blossoming mums who are growing their families
The baby countdown is on! From reality TV favourites and influencers to a much-loved comedian, a new wave of famous faces are gearing up for motherhood, and they’re taking their fans along for the ride.
Whether it’s glamorous bump reveals on Instagram, honest chats about cravings and morning sickness, or hilarious takes on pregnancy life, these mums-to-be are keeping it real as they gear up for a new season of life. Lets take a look at these mums to be, from Love Island star Georgia Harrison who is expecting her first bundle of joy with boyfriend Jack Stacey, to Katherine Ryan who is about to become a mum for the fourth time.
1 of 8 Georgia Harrison
The former Love Islander is expecting her first baby with City worker boyfriend Jack Stacey in November.
Earlier this year, Georgia admitted that her pregnancy came as a “surprise”, but insisted both she and Jack felt it was “the right time”. Since then, the 30-year-old has kept fans updated with her progress, revealing she’s been hitting the gym during her third trimester.
(Image:Instagram)2 of 8 Michelle Dockery
Downton Abbey star Michelle delighted fans when she revealed her baby bump at the recent Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere in London.
The actress, 43, is expecting her first child with film producer husband Jasper Waller-Bridge, who she wed in 2023 – eight years after the heartbreaking loss of her fiancé, John Dineen. Taking to the red carpet in a sweeping, floor-length blue gown, Michelle couldn’t stop beaming as she showed off her blooming bump.
(Image:WireImage)3 of 8 Sophie Habboo
She’s used to dining in London’s fanciest restaurants, but Made In Chelsea star Sophie has more down-to-earth pregnancy cravings – popcorn and cookie dough.
She and husband Jamie Laing revealed they were to be parents in June. Last week, Jamie – who co-hosts the Nearly Parents podcast with Sophie, 30 – shared one of her stricter pregnancy house rules – he’s banned from wearing “outdoor” clothes at home, “so I don’t make anything messy.”
Quite right.
(Image:Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)4 of 8 Katherine Ryan
Comic Kath is expecting her third child with hubby Bobby Kootstra, with whom she shares son Fred, four, and daughter Fenna, two. The Canadian star, 42, is also mum to 16-year-old Violet – who is “not very excited” at the idea of another sibling. Katherine joked, “She said, ‘This is enough kids; what are you doing?’”
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5 of 8 Claudia Fogarty
Not long to go for former Love Island star Claudia and her footballer boyfriend Ollie Crankshaw, as their baby girl is due in November.
The daughter of super-bike legend and I’m A Celeb star Carl Fogarty can’t wait to become a mum, saying, “It’s the best thing I’ll ever do.”
Before meeting Ollie, the pilates instructor dated fellow Love Islander Casey O’Gorman, who has since congratulated her on her pregnancy.
(Image:Instagram/claudiafogarty)6 of 8 Shaugna Phillips
At 32 weeks, the Love Islander is breezing through her second pregnancy, which happened sooner than expected. “I’ve had such an easy pregnancy,” she said. “My biggest complaint is probably heartburn, and I know how lucky I am that that is all I have to complain about.”
Shaughna, 31, recently reunited with Billy Webb – also dad to her two-year-old daughter, Lucia – after his release from prison.
(Image:Instagram)7 of 8 Liz McClarnon
After more than two decades of trying, Atomic Kitten’s Liz is set to realise her dream of motherhood. The Whole Again singer, 44, and husband Peter Cho are set to welcome a baby boy next month.
Liz has been open about her fertility journey, revealing she conceived after years of “quite painful IVF and dark times”.
(Image:Instagram/lizmcclarnon)8 of 8 Pixie Lott
Pop star Pixie is set to welcome her second child with model hubby Oliver Cheshire any day now.
The former The Voice Kids UK judge, who is already mum to son Bertie, two, has had a busy summer, proudly displaying her baby bump at festivals including Flackstock and June’s Mighty Hoopla, where she first announced her pregnancy.
Pixie, 34, has admitted looking after a toddler while pregnant has been challenging, saying, “The tiring bit is the running around after the toilet fight.”
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