Pop Idol's Michelle McManus gives birth to first child and announces traditional name
Michelle has welcomed a baby boy into the world!
Just two month after confirming she was expecting her first child, former Pop Idol star Michelle McManus has given birth to a healthy baby boy, announcing her happy new on social media.
Michelle, who won the talent show back in 2003, revealed she gave birth to a baby boy called Harry last month, writing, 'Last month we welcomed our beautiful son Harry John Nimmo into the world. Never could I have imagined this feeling of utter joy and overwhelming love for my little boy. My heart is literally bursting with happiness ❤️ We love you so much Harry 👨👩👦😍🥰 @jnim86 #babyboy #son #loveofmylife #happiness #love'. sic
Fans of the 'All This Time' singer were quick to comment on the adorable photo, one user wrote, 'Wonderful news! Many congratulations. Enjoy! X', with another adding, 'Congratulations!!! So happy for you enjoy your gorgeous little boy 💙xx'. sic
A third then wrote, 'The most precious gift of all he’s so adorable 😍 xx'. sic
Michelle announced the news she was pregnant back in December 2019, after marrying the love of her life Jeff Nimmo.
Uploading a snap which showed her touching her bump with Jeff's arm around her in front of the Christmas tree, Michelle wrote, 'On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me our very own little baby🎶 Baby Nimmo due early 2020🤰🏻👶🏻😍❤️ @jnim8.' sic
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Finn Tapp and Jess Hale
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Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
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Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell and her boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she met on the show back in 2018, announced in September they are expecting their second child together! Sharing the news in a cute Instagram video, the pair revealed they are expecting a baby boy in 2026.
Cardi B
Just days before dropping her album 'Am I The Drama?', American rapper Cardi B announced in September that she's pregnant with her fourth child! The new arrival will be her first with her boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs.
Paloma Faith
Singer Paloma Faith announced in October that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Stevie Thomas. Sharing the lovely news in an Instagram post, the 44-year-old confirmed she's 18 weeks pregnant. Paloma is already a mum to two children with her ex Leyman Lahcine.
Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper
TV presenter Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah Cooper announced in November that they are expecting their second child together! The couple, who are already parents to their son Wilde, shared the news on social media, writing: ' 'Baby in mumma tummy. Hard to keep secrets with a toddler around'.
Ellie Goulding and Beau Minniear
Singer Ellie Goulding has revealed she is expecting her second child, her first with boyfriend Beau Minniear. The singer appeared on the red carpet at The Fashion Awards 2025 showing off her baby bump, wearing a cropped top.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green
At the same event as Ellie Goulding, actress Sienna Miller also announced her pregnancy, alongside her boyfriend Oli Green. Sienna is already a proud mum to her 13-year-old daughter Marlowe, whom she shares with her ex Tom Sturridge, and her 23-month-old daughter with Oli. The new arrival will be Sienna and Oli's second child together.
Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks
TOWIE stars Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks announced in December they are expecting their first child together! The couple have publicly documented their struggles to conceive, but announced the amazing news on social media that they are going to be parents. The pair revealed on the 2025 TOWIE Christmas special that their bundle of joy is due in mid-June 2026.
Ramona Agruma and Rebel Wilson
Ramona Agruma and Rebel Wilson announced in December that they are expecting their second child together! Ramona, who is carrying the couple's second child, shared the news on Instagram, writing: 'The happiest news in our family 🥰 it will be 4 of us soon! Baby number 2 is on her way ❤️❤️❤️❤️I love you @rebelwilson'. (sic)
Jeff popped the question to Glaswegian singer Michelle during a romantic holiday to Tenerife in 2016, with the pair going on to get married in Scotland the following year, after two years of dating.
Back in January, to celebrate 'Kiss a Ginger Day', Michelle shared a stunning snap from her wedding, writing, 'Happy #KissAGingerDay 💋'. sic
Congratulations to Michelle and Jeff on the birth of their beautiful baby boy.