Hayley Tamaddon hits back at negative comments on pregnancy post

She's pregnant with her first child

Author: William MarriottPublished 27th Jun 2019
Last updated 27th Jun 2019

Former Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon has hit back at her haters, after she was trolled for posting a pregnancy update to her 126,000 Twitter followers.

The soap star, who has recently got engaged, excitedly posted a picture of her growing baby bump whilst she relaxed at her home, following a lunch date with her former Dancing On Ice partner Dan Whiston.

She captioned the image, 'Almost 24 weeks and Feeling the stretch now!'.

'I’m smothered in @mamamio every little kick and punch is getting stronger. Feels incredibly and weirdly wonderful!'. sic.

A Twitter user then replied, 'Ok, you’re pregnant. Now, put it away'.

But Hayley was quick to respond, saying, 'No thanks Linda... I’m quite happy keeping it out thanks. Feel the best I’ve ever felt and quite proud to show it off the baby bump I never thought I’d ever have. All the best to you!'. sic. Ouch.

And she didn't stop there, Hayley then tweeted, 'Thanks for all your lovely positive tweets! No one has the right to tell us women what to do with our bodies. And if I wanna show off my bump.. I'm gonna. sleep tight everyone'. sic.

Hayley's latest tweet comes after her announcement that she was pregnant. Taking to Instagram, she posted this picture of her cradling her bump with the caption, 'EXCITING NEWS TWEET!! I'm so pleased to tell you all... I'm expecting my first child with my wonderful boyfriend Adrian!!'.

'I've always wanted to be a mum but didn't think it could have children. And now, at the ripe old age of 42 - I'M PREGNANT! And We couldn't be happier'. sic

Which other celebrities are expecting this year?

Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson

Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and former The X Factor star Casey Johnson are expecting their first baby together! They announced the happy news in an interview with OK! magazine, with Marnie gushing, "I'm really nervous. I can't even talk about it, I get so scared. I'll make sure I've got some lip gloss and eyeliner. I don't want to be a mess!" Casey added, "I don't think you're ever ready until it happens, but we're so excited. It feels amazing."

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez

Actress Gemma Atkinson and Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez announced they're expecting their first baby on 1st Feb 2019. Gemma and Gorka posted an identical photo of their dogs Norman and Ollie on Instagram, with Gemma writing, 'And what Amazing big brothers they will be! Myself & Gorks are beyond excited and happy and feel incredibly blessed to be meeting our new family member later this year. Baby Marquez!!! We love you loads already ❤️🤰.'


Gorka wrote, 'Thank you for the greatest gift in life. Myself and Gem are beyond thrilled to be welcoming our new family member later this year! Baby Marquez 🤰🏼♥️ Norm and ollie can't wait to start their big brother duties 🐶🐶.' sic

Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden

Emmerdale actors Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have announced they're expecting their third baby together! Taking to Instagram, Matthew shared an adorable snap of the newly-married couple and their two children, Buster and Bowie, holding up a board reading, 'Buster, Bowie and ...'. Alongside the snap, Matthew simply wrote, '#Number3'.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds announced they are expecting their third child together, with Blake showing off her bump at the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu premiere.

Hayley Tamaddon

Former Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon announced she's expecting her first child at the age of 42, despite being told she'd probably never have children.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter

Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.

Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner

Fifty Shades actor Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner are expecting their third child together.

Jemma Lucy

Reality TV star Jemma Lucy has announced she's expecting her first child in 2019, but she's refused to reveal who the father is.

Hannah Elizabeth

Hannah Elizabeth, who appeared on the first series of Love Island, shared her happy news on social media, posting two stunning snaps of herself holding her bump. She's expecting the baby with her fiancé, YouTuber George Andreetti.

We hope you're OK Hayley!

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