Made In Chelsea's Maeva and James announce proposal AND pregnancy
The couple's first child is due in November
If you've been watching the current series of E4 show Made In Chelsea, or you've been keeping up to date with Gogglebox over the last few months, you'll be aware of all the relationship drama between couple Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor.
Keen to be engaged, French beauty Maeva got tired of waiting for her man to pop the question, leading to one of the most awkward reality TV moments of all time, when she proposed to him, only to get a solid no from James.
The drama didn't end there either, after James was accused of kissing another girl, he later confirmed he'd already bought a ring for Maeva, despite initially saying he wasn't ready to get married.
Well, away from the drama of Made In Chelsea, there's been another update in the lives of James and Maeva, and it's a pretty big one (or should we say two).
Not only have the couple confirmed they are engaged, after James proposed in Rome, the pair are also expecting their first child together!
Following an interview with Hello! Magazine, Maeva wrote on Instagram: 'I'm so excited to finally share all the details about James' surprise proposal, including a look at my gorgeous ring... 💍 P.S: We've also been hiding another secret... (🤰)'. (sic)
Speaking to the publication, Maeva confessed: "All my dreams are coming true at the same time. I still don't believe it! It's all amazing - I just want to enjoy it all as much as I can."
And it sounds like James can't wait to become a dad, with the couple's baby due in November.
He said: "We are more excited every day. My dad told me that when he had his first child, he never thought he could love something so much. And I'm starting to get an inkling of that feeling as this baby growing in Maeva's tummy is pretty special."
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in 2022:
Jake and Sophie Quickenden
Reality TV star Jake Quickenden and his wife Sophie announced they are expecting their second child together in July. Taking to Instagram to share their lovely news, Jake wrote: 'WE HAVE NEWS…. soon to be five. We can finally let you know after a long time trying we are gonna bring another bundle of joy into the world 🌍 We are super excited. Can't wait to live off 2 hours sleep again 😂. Have a lovely Sunday ❤️'.
The couple, who got married in 2022, are already parents to three-year-old so Leo. as well as Sophie's son Freddie from a previous relationship.
Laura Woods and Adam Collard
Sports presenter Laura Woods and former Love Island star Adam Collard announced in July they are expecting their first baby together! The pair, who started dating last year, announced their news on Instagram.
Montana Brown and Mark O'Connor
Just 13 months after welcoming her first child into the world, a son called Jude, Love Island 2017 star Montana Brown announced she's pregnant with her second child with her fiancé Mark O'Connor. Montana announced her lovely news on Instagram, writing: 'Two under two let's go 👶🏽'.
Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy
Reality TV and soap star Stephanie Davis announced the lovely news in August that she's expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Joe McKalroy. Steph confirmed the news during an interview with OK! Magazine, where she confirmed the couple had been trying to conceive for two years, and had thought about IVF, before she fell pregnant naturally.
Steph is already a proud mum to her son Caben from a previous relationship with Jeremy McConnell.
Lucy Fallon
Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon announced in August that she's expecting her second child with her partner Ryan Ledson. Lucy shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing she's 20 weeks pregnant on 19th August. The couple are already proud parents to one-year-old son Sonny Jude.
Charlotte Dawson
Just weeks after discovering her husband Matthew Sarsfield had been sending inappropriate messages to another woman, reality star Charlotte Dawson announced the news she's expecting her third child. Sharing the shock news on social media, Charlotte told fans: 'Been keeping a little secret… I have some news to share with you all amongst the negative here's the positive a beautiful beltin bun in the chuffin over, baba number 3 💙💗'. (sic)
Example and Daisy Cox
Music star Example, real name Elliot John Gleave, announced in September that his girlfriend Daisy Cox is expecting the couple's first child. Example is already a proud dad to sons Evander and Ennio, who he shares with his ex-wife Erin.
Charlotte Crosby
Reality star Charlotte Crosby announced in September she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Jake Ankers. The couple are already proud parents to their daughter Alba Jean. Charlotte and Jake announced their lovely news with a cute video on Instagram.
Lacey Turner
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner announced at the end of September that she's expecting her third child with her husband Matt Kay. Lacey shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a photo of her two kids holding a baby scan. She wrote: 'Aren't we lucky …..'. (sic)
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli MozzI
Princess Beatrice announced at the start of October she's expecting her second child with her husband Edoardo Mapelli MozzI. In a statement Buckingham Palace said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
Edoardo is also a proud dad to his eight-year-old son Wolfie.
Oritsé and Kazz Williams
JLS singer Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz announced in October they are expecting their first child together.
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child with her husband Cooke Maroney, with the pair already sharing their two-year-old son, Cy. The news was confirmed to Vogue in October by a representative for the actor.
Sophie Hinchliffe (Mrs Hinch)
Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, announced at the start of November that she's expecting her third child with her husband Jamie. The influencer shared the news on social media, writing: "Heaven was too far to visit, so you sent us a special gift from up above. I have no doubt you sent him to us Dad, to fill our hearts with so much love"🪽ILYD 💙Ronnie and Lennies Baby Brother. Our Baby Boy No.3 🙊 Joining us in 2025. The 3 Musketeers 💙💙💙 Bring on the absolute carnage boys @mrhinchhome 😉'. (sic)
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
On 11th November, Megan Fox announced she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The actress is already a proud mum to three children with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Machine Gun Kelly is also a proud dad to his daughter Casie, with his ex-partner Emma Cannon.
Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria
After welcoming their baby girl Beau in October 2022 and getting married for real during Christmas 2023, Married At First Sight 2021 stars Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria announced in November 2024 that they are expecting their second child together!
Arabella Chi
Love Island star and model Arabella Chi announced in early December that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Billy Henty. Arabella announced she's due in May 2025.
Joss Stone
In December 2024, singer Joss Stone revealed she was expecting her fourth child, just weeks after adopting a newborn. Saying in the post 'shocked is an understatement', she told fans... 'nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!! Maybe we should call the 'less is more tour the preggo tour 😆 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' (sic).
Maeva and James also opened up about their incredibly romantic proposal, which took place with a 2.5 carat pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.
After initially asking Maeva's dad for permission back in April 2021, James said: "It feels like I have everything I have ever wanted – it's that secure feeling that this is my woman, forever."
A delighted Maeva added: "I feel protected - being engaged to the man of my dreams is amazing. It's a different love, it's stronger, it's deeper. I feel safe."
Congratulations to Maeva and James on their engagement and pregnancy news! ❤️
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