Fleur East announces exciting baby news

Congratulations to Fleur and her husband!

Author: Alex RossPublished 2nd Jan 2024

A huge congratulations is in order for former X Factor and Strictly star Fleur East, as the singer has announced she's pregnant with her first child!

36-year-old Fleur kicked off the New Year with a huge announcement on social media, telling her followers she was pregnant with her husband, Marcel Badiane-Robin. Sharing the most stunning snap of herself, Fleur told fans: '2024 is gonna be different…👶❤️'. (sic)

Fleur's showbiz friends were quick to comment on the post, with many sharing their excitement about the amazing news.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock wrote: 'Congrats beauty', with Zara McDermott adding: 'Congratulations !😍😍❤️❤️ you’re going to be an amazing mummy'. Fleur's Strictly partner Vito Coppola then wrote: 'Yessssss 🥰😍🎊OMG 🤩🤩🤩 I cannot waaaaaait to be baaaaaack 😁🙌 Congratulations guyssss'. (sic)

King of the Jungle Sam Thompson then commented: 'Fleur!! Congratulations!' (sic)

Actress Kym Marsh added: 'Ahhh babe!!!! I’m so happy for you! Congrats ❤️', with Alison Hammond adding: 'Congratulations Fleur 😍'. Gemma Atkinson also commented: 'Beautiful! Congratulations ♥️'. (sic)

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Fleur and her husband, French fashion designer Marcel Badiane-Robin, first started dating back in 2010, with the pair getting married during a stunning ceremony in Morocco in 2019.

To celebrate their four-year wedding anniversary in November, Marcel shared the most beautiful tribute to his wife. He wrote on social media: 'Four years ago I married my best friend.

'Today on our anniversary, I am reminded of how lucky I am to have such an amazing wife who fills my life with laughter, and joy. You are my rock, my confidante, and my better half. Here's to many more years of adventure, growth, and endless love together. Happy anniversary'. (sic)

Congratulations to Fleur and Marcel on their lovely news!

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