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Pregnant X Factor star shows off baby bump on holiday in Miami as she passes half-way mark

She appeared on the seventh series of X Factor

Former X Factor contestant Katie Waissel has proudly displayed her baby bump on holiday.

The singer, who appeared on the seventh series of X Factor, announced in January that she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Andy Speer.

And while we’re bracing for further cold spells in the UK, she has been lapping up the sunshine in Miami.

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Katie is half-way through her pregnancy (Credit: Instagram @katiewaisselofficial)

Katie, 32, shared a selfie to Instagram showing herself lounging on the beach in a black bikini, baby bump firmly on display.

She captioned the shot: “Bump’s first beach day! Round and proud!”

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A string of hashtags were added to the post including “babymoon” and “half-way there.”

Katie later shared another photo, this time taken in a lift alongside partner Andy as they headed back to the beach from their hotel room.

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Katie with partner Andy (Credit: Instagram @katiewaisselofficial)

Katie announced her pregnancy in January by sharing a photo of her blossoming baby bump alongside a baby scan picture.

She said: “So today is officially the day that I get to share the greatest blessings on earth with you! For those who have been such a huge part of my journey over the years, you will know that life certainly hasn’t always thrown me roses however it has honestly been perfectly imperfect.

“The amazing thing is, life threw me all the tools I could possibly need to build and craft such an incredible future and now I can say this rose bush has blossomed into such beautiful flowers.

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The couple are enjoying a babymoon in Miami (Credit: Instagram @katiewaisselofficial)

“You have watched me at my most vulnerable, and my most fearless, through some incredibly tough times and followed me right by my side through to the shining light at the end of some of the darkest tunnels.

“And now, you get to witness the greatest blessing life could bestow upon another human being. The gift of life!

“Andy and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting! Overwhelmed and overjoyed, we couldn’t be more excited that we have created such an incredible human being and he isn’t even here yet!”

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Katie has been documenting the holiday on social media (Credit: Instagram @katiewaisselofficial)

Katie has since been keeping fans updated on her progress via Instagram, posting pictures of her growing stomach and sharing her thoughts and feelings.

They touched down in Miami this week for their last holiday before the baby arrives.

“We officially made it and our babymoon has begun!” Katie wrote on Instagram. “Andy, I love you! Here’s to an epic adventure.”

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Katie has shared stylish photos of her beachwear (Credit: Instagram @katiewaisselofficial)

Before the holiday, she had told fans her abs are now gone and she couldn’t believe how fast the pregnancy is progressing.

“Abs officially gone, bump well on the way to full bloom! Crazy we are half way there! Not long now!” she said.

Katie now lives in New York with Andy.

She found fame on The X Factor in 2010, where she finished in seventh place after being mentored by Cheryl.

Katie on X Factor (Credit: YouTube/ITV)

Katie also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, finishing eighth.

She was previously married to model Brad Alphonso and radio host Brian Moote.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor

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