Kate Ferdinand shows off baby bump for the first time in adorable tribute to Rio

She looks stunning!

Author: Georgie HollandPublished 22nd Jun 2020
Last updated 22nd Jun 2020

Kate Ferdinand has taken to Instagram to show off her blossoming baby bump for the first time, in a heart-warming tribute to her husband, Rio Ferdinand, for Father's Day. The 29-year-old stunned in a gorgeous dress, as she celebrated her husband yesterday (21st June).

Sharing a picture of her and Rio, she wrote, 'Happy Father’s Day to you @rioferdy5 💙 you are the best daddy to Lorenz, Tate & Tia ....(& Ronnie 😉). Can’t wait for our next chapter. Let’s celebrate you today 💙' (sic).

Overjoyed fans took to the comments to gush over the happy couple, with one writing, 'Perfect family .. happy endings are real 💕' (sic) and another saying, 'Congratulations! Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy x' (sic).

Kate announced her pregnancy last Friday (19th June) by sharing a video of her and Rio telling his three children of the news.

Kate isn't the only star that took to Instagram yesterday to celebrate Father's Day, with celebs like Stacey Solomon, Victoria Beckham and Holly Willoughby also posting adorable tributes...

Stacey shared an adorable message to her partner Joe Swash, calling him a 'role model' to her children, Zachary, 12, Leighton, eight, and Rex, one, as well as Joe's son Harry, 12.

Victoria shared the cutest message to David, who she shares Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, with.

Holly also took to Instagram to share a sweet Father's Day message to her dad, Brian.

Scroll through to see which other celebs are expecting babies this year:

Finn Tapp and Jess Hale

Love Island series six winner Finn Tapp and his girlfriend Jess Hale announced in July they are expecting their first child together. Finn shared the lovely news on Instagram, just a month after they picked up the keys to their first home.

Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Singer and Little Mix star Perrie Edwards announced in September she's expecting another baby with her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The couple announced the news in a cute video on Instagram.

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.

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