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Love Island’s Cara de la Hoyde shows off growing baby bump in sweet snap

The star is expecting her first child with ex-boyfriend Nathan Massey

Love Island’s Cara De La Hoyde has shared a super-sweet snap showing off her growing baby bump while holidaying in Spain.

The photo comes after Cara announced the pregnancy back in May following her split from ex-boyfriend Nathan Massey.

The pic shows Cara sitting in a swimming pool cradling her bump and wearing a black swimming costume.

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Cara, 26, captioned the photo: “Bumps 1st holiday.”

Fans were quick to comment on the photo and couldn’t believe how big her bump is.

One wrote: “OMG! So cute. Really showing here. Beautiful Cara!”

“You look so big,” another said.

A third added: “Your bump looks so big now.”

Love Island winners Cara and Nathan, 24, split in April after nine-months together.

Speaking about the split Nathan shared an emotional message on Instagram. He wrote: “The worst feeling in the world is when you know that you both love each other, but still you can’t be together!

“Me and Cara have split, we’ve had the summer of our lives together, but sadly come to an end, I wish her the best for the future.”

Brunette beauty Cara also shared a message. She wrote on Twitter: “Me & Nath have split sometimes love just isn’t enough, but what will be will be thank you for everyone’s support lately.”

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Shortly after going their separate ways the former couple found out they were expecting their first child together.

In a post on Instagram, showing off her small bump, Cara confirmed the news.

She wrote: “So glad that I can finally announce to you all that I’m going to be a Mummy thank you for everyone’s kind words and support.”

Speaking to OK! magazine Cara added: “It’s a shame and a sad situation.

“I know a lot of people will think, ‘well you’re going to have a baby together so just stay together’ – but we’re not going to do that just to look like the perfect couple.”

Meanwhile Nathan broke his silence on the news revealing he feels “overwhelmed”.

He wrote: “Yes it’s true..I’m going to be a Dad. Its an emotional time for me and I’m overwhelmed by all the support from both my family and friends.”


Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)