Westlife's Brian McFadden and fiancée Danielle Parkinson expecting first child together
After previously suffering two heartbreaking miscarriages
Westlife singer Brian McFadden is going to be a dad again as his fiancée Danielle Parkinson has announced she's pregnant with the couple's first child.
Brian and Danielle, who announced their engagement in December 2019, have been trying for a baby for the last two years, with the couple turning to IVF after suffering two devastating miscarriages.
Speaking to OK! Magazine to reveal their exciting news, Brian and Danielle confirmed their first child together is due in May 2021, with 40-year-old Brian saying, "We’re 15 weeks along now," with Danielle adding, "We’re due on 14 May. But they said normally with your first baby it can be early."
39-year-old Danielle went on to open up about her previous heartbreak of miscarriage, saying, "It does feel like a miracle but I feel awful saying that, as I’ve had so many messages on Instagram.
"The IVF community is so lovely and I’ve heard real traumatic stories from people who have been trying for 10 years, people who have had eight-plus miscarriages, so I feel we got lucky on our third attempt."
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Robbie and Ayda Williams
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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden
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Jack Fincham
Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham shocked his fans in January, revealing he'd become a dad to a beautiful baby girl called Blossom.
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Casey Bachelor
Reality star Casey Bachelor welcomed her second child with fiancé Dane Goodson in January. The former Celebrity Big Brother star welcomed a baby girl!
Michelle McManus
Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus welcomed her first child into the world in January 2020 - an adorable baby boy called Harry John Nimmo.
Izzy Warner
Gogglebox star Izzy Warner welcomed her second child into the world in February, a beautiful baby girl. Izzy decided to call her baby girl Bessie Rose.
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova
Singer Enrique Iglesias and his Tennis ace wife Anna Kournikova welcomed their third child into the world in early 2020.
Lucy-Jo Hudson
Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson welcomed a baby boy into the world with her partner Lewis Devine in February
Lydia Bright
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright gave birth to her daughter in February, telling fans on Instagram, ,'My darling girl has arrived. I am so overwhelmed with love, she is absolutely perfect.' (sic)
Ola and James Jordan
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Lady Nadia Essex
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Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas
After announcing their engagement last year, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas welcomed their first child together in March, a baby boy called Roman Ravello Thomas.
Malika Haqq
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Ali Bastian
Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian welcomed her first baby with husband David O'Mahony, after they tied the knot one year ago. Announcing the happy news on Instagram, Ali shared a photo of her daughter's tiny hand with the caption, 'She's here! We welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world last week - words cannot describe how much we love her already. We have climbed whole heartedly into the most beautiful of new parent bubbles and are enjoying some quiet family time. Mum and baby are doing brilliantly.'
Melissa Suffield
Ex-EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield announced in March 2020 that she'd welcomed her first child! Taking to Instagram Melissa wrote, 'River Jefferson Carter-Robinson 16.03.2020 What a perfect little human we appear to have made. We could not be more obsessed with you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜..' She announced her pregnancy in September 2019, three months after announcing her engagement to fiancé Robert Brendan!
Ashley and Francesca Banjo
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Ronan and Storm Keating
Boyzone star Ronan Keating and his wife Storm welcomed their second child in March 2020, an adorable baby girl called Coco Knox Keating.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds
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Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor
Former Made In Chelsea stars Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor welcomed their first child into the world in May, a baby girl!
Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith announced that she'd welcomed a baby boy with her fiancé Jamie Horn in May 2020, but is yet to reveal his name.
Rupert Grint
Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint welcomed a baby girl with his partner Georgia Groome, best known as the star of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. A statement read, 'Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are delighted to confirm the birth of their baby girl. We would please ask that you respect their privacy at this very special time.'
Danielle Armstrong and Tom Edney
TOWIE star Danielle Armstrong and her childhood sweetheart Tom Edney welcomed a baby girl called Orla Mae on 26th May at 4.30pm.
Aston Merrygold and Sarah Richards
JLS singer Aston Merrygold and fiancée Sarah Richards welcomed their second child into the world at the beginning of June. The couple welcomed a baby boy called Macaulay Shay Merrygold.
Krept and Sasha Ellese
British rapper Krept and his girlfriend Sasha Ellese welcomed a baby girl called Nala into the world in June 2020!
Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail
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Dermot O'Leary and Dee Koppang
X Factor host Dermot O'Leary and his wife Dee Koppang welcomed a baby boy called Kasper Koppang O'Leary on 23rd June 2020!
Dermot told fans on Instagram, 'Welcome to the world baby Koppang O'Leary... We're delighted to announce that we've had a baby! A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz. Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble... cats yet to be 100% convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x ❤️'. (sic)
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett
Olympic legend Usain Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcomed a baby girl into the world in May. The couple shared the most adorable photos of her in July, with Usain revealing they've decided to call her 'Olympia Lightning Bolt'.
Lauren Pope
TOWIE star Lauren Pope welcomed a baby girl called Raine Anais Keterman on 11th July! Sharing a cute photo on Instagram, Lauren wrote, 'Our little lady has arrived! Raine Anais Keterman 11/7/20 💗 You really are so perfect little Raine, thank you for choosing me to be your Mummy. We love you so, so much 🥰'. (sic)
Tameka Empson
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Claire Cooper and Emmett J. Scanlan
Former Hollyoaks couple Claire Cooper and Emmett J. Scanlan welcomed a baby boy into the world in July! The pair announced the birth of their first child on Instagram, with Claire revealing she endured a 40 hour labour and an emergency c-section.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
After keeping their pregnancy out of the spotlight, in July 2020, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcomed their second child into the world, a baby boy!
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
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Win Wilson
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Cara Delahoyde Massey and Nathan Massey
Love Island couple Cara and Nathan announced the birth of their daughter on 28th July 2020! Cara wrote, 'She's here and home 🤱🏻 We are both want to say a massive Thankyou to all the amazing ladies who looked after us @darent_valley_hospital over the last few days 💕 Thankyou for all your messages that have kept me going ✨.'
Nathan posted a video message as a tribute to his wife, praising her for being so brave. He wrote, 'Welcome to the world our little princess !!!! 💓 can't wait to spend our lives together !!! @cara_delahoyde your a legend , delivered our baby safe and sound !!! What a trooper you are !!! Hats off to all the pregnant women I salute you x 💓💓💓💓 I would like to thank all the staff and midwifes at darenth Valley Hospital can't thank you guys enough ! Your all un sung hero's 💓💓💓 @nhswebsite.'
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
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Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
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Sam and Briony Aston
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Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
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Daisy May Cooper
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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll
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Jax Jones
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Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke
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Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow
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Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid
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Amanda Seyfried
Mamma Mia! actress Amanda Seyfried welcomed her second child with her husband Thomas Sadoski in September, after keeping her pregnancy a secret from fans.
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Usher
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Nicki Minaj
American rapper Nicki Minaj welcomed her first child into the world with her husband Kenneth Petty at the end of September.
Mindy Kaling
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Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
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Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt
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Camilla wrote on Instagram, 'Nell Sophia Jewitt, 4:32am, 27th October, 6lb 5oz. There may be a thousand new photos on my camera roll, but none of them could ever do justice to the way you have lit up our lives 🥰'. (sic)
Noel Fielding and Lliana Bird
Bake Off host Noel Fielding and his partner Lliana Bird welcomed their second child in 2020. The couple welcomed a baby girl called Iggy.
Tom Parker and Kelsey Hardwick
Just weeks after announcing he's been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, The Wanted's Tom Parker and his wife Kelsey Hardwick welcomed their second child into the world, a baby boy called Bodhi.
Sam Mucklow and Shelby Tribble
TOWIE couple Sam Mucklow and Shelby Tribble welcomed their first child into the world in November, a baby boy after a very tough labour.
Victoria Baker-Harber
Made In Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber welcomed a baby girl called Gaia-Grace into the world at the start of November, after keeping her pregnancy under wraps.
Kirsty-Leigh Porter
Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter announced the birth of her rainbow baby in December via a post on Instagram, welcoming the little one with her fiancé Paul Barber.
Kate and Rio Ferdinand
Kate and Rio Ferdinand welcomed their first child together in December, announcing their lovely news on Christmas Eve with a super cute photo. The pair decided to call their son Cree.
Although the incoming arrival will be Danielle's first child, Brian is already a dad to 17-year-old Lilly-Sue and 19-year-old Molly, who he shares with his ex-wife, Kerry Katona.
Following his split from Kerry back in 2006, he later went on to marry Irish DJ and TV personality Vogue Williams, before they split following a three-year marriage in 2015.
Brian then went on to date Danielle, with the 'Flying Without Wings' singer popping the question to her in December 2019.
Congratulations to Brian and Danielle!
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