It was only the other day that we were wondering what became of Cher Lloyd – the teenage pop starlet who gobbled up the column inches during her stint on the 2010 X Factor, before notching up a UK number-one hit with her debut single, Swagger Jagger.
She went on to enjoy huge success over in the US, but has been pretty quiet as of late.
Well, now we know why!
The Worcestershire-born star resurfaced in the form of a lengthy post to her 2.1 million Instagram followers on Wednesday.
And it turns out there were some very good reasons why she went AWOL – one of which was that she’s expecting a baby!
Congratulations!
The singer, now 24, shared a stylish black and white shot of herself stroking her stomach.
Alongside it, she wrote: “I know it seems like I’ve been quiet for a while, but I wanted to take this opportunity to bring you all up to speed on what I’ve been up to over the last year.
“I decided to take some time away from the public eye to focus on what really matters and get back to what I truly love doing.
“As you all know, making music and singing is where it all began for me, it’s what makes me truly happy, and I wanted to get back to that happy place once again, enter the studio and focus on simply making great music for you all.
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“I’m so happy to announce that I now have a collection of amazing new songs (that I cannot wait to share with you all!), but also there’s another reason why I’m writing to you today, and that’s because I am beyond thrilled to inform you all that my husband [hairdresser Craig Monk] and I are also expecting our first child in May!!!
“We are absolutely over the moon to share this news with you all.
“I am so excited to enter this new chapter in my life, surrounded by family I love, a supportive team around me and with music I’ve worked super-hard on, and am so excited and proud to reveal to you later in the year.
“And now we’re going to have a little baby to enjoy this experience with us along the way!
“Thank you all for being so patient. As you now know, I’ve been a busy little bee, but I promise it’ll be worth the wait!
“I’m excited for all that 2018 has in store for me, and I can’t wait to see you all very soon! Cher x.”
And Cher’s followers were thrilled to pieces to hear the news. One gushed: “Sending loads and loads of love, Cher. Can’t wait for u to come back.”
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Another said: “I can’t believe it!! I’m so happy for you two guys. CONGRATS.”
And a third added: “So happy for you. You’ll be an amazing mother.”
Cher finished fourth on the 2010 X Factor behind that year’s eventual winner Matt Cardle.