Strictly Come Dancing star announces baby news in cute post
Congratulations!
Former JLS star Aston Merrygold may be about to appear on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, but he's got more exciting news to share with fans!
The singer has revealed his girlfriend Sarah Richards is expecting their first child together. Aston, who found fame on The X Factor back in 2008, revealed the exciting news via a super cute Instagram photo.
Sharing a photo of himself and Sarah sat at their dinner table with a sign saying 'reserved', the pair had both blue and pink balloons with the photo saying, 'Could it be pink?' and 'Could it be blue?'.
In the caption Aston revealed the happy couple discovered their news on 29th May and added he promises to be 'the best daddy'.
He wrote, 'On May 29th 2017 we found out that our lives were going to change forever! This secret has been so hard to keep, but I'm so excited to finally be able to share the news with everybody that me and my beautiful lady @sarahlourichards are going to be parents!!!!!! 😃❤🌍😍 I'm NEVER speechless but words can't describe how I feel.. All I know is there's no feeling like it! Sar I promise to be the best daddy ever to our baby boy/girl. You are an amazing woman and going to be the greatest mum to our child! Thank you for continuously making me the happiest man ever! I love you❤ hurry up bump we can't wait to meet you 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃' sic
The couple have been together for over four years, with Aston admitting earlier in the year they are ready to settle down and start a family.
29-year-old Aston was the eighth contestant to be confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing** **last month, with bosses announcing the news on Twitter.
Sharing a short video of Aston, the tweet read, 'Popstar to dance sensation? JLS singer @AstonMerrygold is celebrity number eight for #Strictly 2017'.
Aston joins the star-studded line-up of Key 103's Gemma Atkinson, This Morning star Ruth Langsford and former star of The Saturdays Mollie King.
This year's cast attended the glitzy red carpet launch party last week, with all of this year's celebrities and professionals looking stunning in their sequins.
Check out the full gallery from the glitzy night below:
Gemma Atkinson
Gemma Atkinson now hosts the Key 103 breakfast show and was previously on Emmerdale playing the role of Carly Hope.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussell, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli
The Strictly Come Dancing judges pose at the launch night for the new series which starts in September.
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke won The X Factor in 2008 and released two top 20 albums. She also released a number of singles which hit the top spot including 'Bad Boys'.
Brian Conley
Brian's career has spanned over the last 40 years after he landed his big break on The Brian Conley Show, coining his catchphrase 'It's a puppet!'.
Aston Merrygold
Aston Merrygold had many hits with his former group JLS, including 'Beat Again' and 'Hottest Girl in the World'.
Charlotte Hawkins
Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins was the 11th celebrity to be confirmed for this year's series.
Davood Ghadami
Davood Ghadami is mostly known for his role as Kush Kazemi in EastEnders and has also starred in TV shows such as The Bill and Law & Order.
Debbie McGee
Debbie McGee is the widow of magician Paul Daniels, and starred as his glamorous assistant during his routines.
Chizzy Akudolu
Actress Chizzy Akudolu has starred in shows such as Holby City, Hollyoaks and The Inbetweeners.
Female dancers on Strictly Come Dancing
Female dancers on Strictly Come Dancing pose in gold coloured dresses.
Mollie King
Mollie King was part of girl group The Saturdays releasing hits such as 'What About Us' and 'All Fired Up'.
Jonnie Peacock
Jonnie Peacock, MBE, is an English sprint runner who won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.
Joe McFadden
Joe McFadden is best known for playing the role of Raffaello 'Raf' di Lucca in Holby City.
Ruth Langsford
Ruth Langsford presents This Morning and was the third celebrity to be revealed for the 2017 series.
Reverend Richard Coles
Rev Richard Coles was an 80s pop star who had hits 'Don't Leave Me This Way' and 'Never Can Say Goodbye' with his group The Communards.
Simon Rimmer
Celebrity chef and co-presenter on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, Simon Rimmer was revealed as the seventh contestant.
Susan Calman
Scottish comedian and TV presenter Susan Calman admitted she hasn't worn wear a dress and heels since she was 17-years-old.
Strictly men with Debbie McGee
The men taking part in Strictly Come Dancing pose with Debbie McGee.
Strictly Judges
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcy Bussell, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.
Aston will be hoping his days in boyband JLS will help him out on the show. JLS, made up of Aston, Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill, appeared on The X Factor back in 2008.
Despite finishing in second place to Alexandra Burke, JLS went on to achieve massive success in the UK with hits such as 'Beat Again', 'Everybody In Love' and 'One Shot'.
After selling over 10 million records worldwide, the band went their separate ways in 2013 and announced they'd split up.
Aston later joined TV show Got To Dance as a judge on Sky 1 and recently released his debut solo single 'Get Stupid'
Congratulations to Aston and Sarah! 👶