Michelle Keegan expecting her first child with husband Mark Wright
Lovely news for the pair!
Congratulations are in order for Fool Me Once actress Michelle Keegan, and her husband, reality star and TV host Mark Wright, as the married couple have announced they are expecting their first child together.
The pair, who got married back in May 2015, revealed the lovely news on social media on Sunday 29th December, as 37-year-old Michelle showed off her bump on a stunning beach. Alongside the stunning photo, the caption read: '2025 is going to be a special one for us… 👶🏻🤍✨'. (sic)
Over one million fans, friends and family were quick to like the post, with a number of famous faces also leaving lovely comments.
Pop star and Mark's close friend Olly Murs wrote: 'It’s magical guys x buzzing for you both! 🤍', whilst Rochelle Humes commented: 'Over the moon for you both ❤️'. Laura Whitmore then commented: 'Congrats guys!!! So delighted for you both xx'.
Rylan said: '😍😍😍😍😍', with Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor writing: 'Wonderful. Congratulations. Lots of love to you both xxx'. (sic)
Mark's mum Carol Wright also shared the news to her own page, writing: 'Super excited being grandma again. My heart is full of excitement. Xxx @michkeegan @wrighty_ can’t wait to meet the new bubba. Xxx'. (sic)
Former Corrie star Michelle first met TOWIE's Mark when they were bumped into each other backstage at events such as The X Factor and The National Television Awards, which eventually led to the pair starting to date.
After a number of years of dating, the couple got married in Bury St Edmunds in May 2015 and Michelle has previously spoken about wanting a family in the future.
Brassic star Michelle said to Women's Health in 2018: "I've always been broody. I love kids, and I want four, so hopefully in the near future."
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2024 has been a busy year for Michelle, who kicked off the year by starring in Harlan Coben's record-breaking Netflix series Fool Me Once, before appearing in shows such as Ten Pound Poms and Brassic.
Congratulations to Michelle and Mark on their lovely news! 👶