Former X Factor singer and Celebrity Big Brother housemate Katie Waissel is expecting her first child, she has announced to her fans.
In an emotional Instagram post the star revealed how happy she and boyfriend Andy Speer are, and even revealed the sex of the baby, due ‘in the summer’.
The 32-year-old, who shot to fame in X Factor in 2010, penned a lengthy post alongside a picture of her pregnant belly, holding a baby-scan.
In the background a chalkboard reads: Baby Speer Coming Summer 2018.
Katie wrote to fans that life had not always thrown her roses, that it had been ‘perfectly imperfect’ and now those who’ve supported her throughout her journey will get to share a new chapter.
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She wrote: “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!”
The singer then went on to reveal she is expecting a boy.
She wrote: “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! We would love for you to follow our journey at thefitbumpnyc.com
“We thank you for all of your kind words, love and blessings and are excited to share this incredible journey with you! All our love, Katie & Andy x”
Katie seems happier than ever after a rough couple of years in her personal life.
In 2012 she tied the knot to male model Brad Alphonso, but the couple called it quits just two months into the marriage.
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Then in 2015 she seemed to have found happiness again and wed TV host Brian Moote, but less than two years later she stepped out without her wedding ring and later publicly announced her husband had been sleeping with their neighbour after their break-up – and possibly before.
Brian insisted there were two sides to every story, and thankfully Katie has long moved on.
It’s not clear how long she and Andy have been dating, but Katie first posted snaps of them together in November, and they couldn’t look more smitten with each other.