Fans were left in awe as Michelle Keegan revealed her surprise pregnancy. She made the big reveal with an enchanting Instagram post that saw her showing off her baby bump in the glorious sunshine.
In the photo uploaded on Sunday, the 37 year old TV sensation is pictured with her husband, reality star Mark Wright, also aged 37, against a backdrop of a stunning beach sunset. Elegant in white, Michelle's outfit was meticulously chosen to highlight her growing bump, with her tenderly placing a hand over her stomach.
Accompanying the heartfelt image, she penned a simple yet poignant note saying: "2025 is going to be a special one for us..." followed by icons of a baby face and a white heart. Over recent weeks, the actress had used clever photographic techniques and styling choices to keep her pregnancy under wraps – even festive pictures shared in December were strategically taken to avoid any premature announcement.
At the beginning of the month, Michelle posted several photos and clips on her Instagram, captioning them: "Happy 1st December... I'll be honest I stepped into Christmas weeks ago. Here's to the best month of the year."
The standout shot from the collection captures Michelle comfortably seated at a restaurant table, donning an oversized winter jacket with a petite dog perched on her lap, skilfully hiding her figure. Additional pictures showed the actress in a voluminous brown leather coat with plush sheepskin lining that envelops her, masking her silhouette completely, reports the Mirror.
Further shots focus on her taking selfies, mostly framing just above the shoulders. Michelle, earlier known for her role on Coronation Street, disclosed a promotional video on her main Instagram feed towards the end of December, where she was seen wrapping presents and delighting in products from Rituals Cosmetics.
Notably, the video's angles were cleverly chosen to conceal her growing baby bump, with shots strategically focused on her hands or taken over her shoulder while she sat in positions that avoided revealing her body.
News about the couple's pregnancy has garnered support and encouraging words from their fans and followers. Reacting to the news on their Instagram post, one said: "Awwwww Congratulations this is amazing news." Another expressed their joy with the comment: "I'm so so happy for you guys. Just the best."
Michelle has previously spoken out against the intrusive questioning women face about having children, highlighting that those asking often have no idea about the individual's personal circumstances. In an interview with the Mirror, she said: "It's horrible. People don't know if we're trying. They don't know the background of what's happening. In this day and age, you shouldn't be asking questions like that," she declared.
"I'm asked purely because I'm a woman. I'm immune to it now – it's like a reaction, and as soon as I hear it I brush it off as it's no one else's business."
