Former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka has joyfully announced that she is expecting her first child with her fiancé, political commentator Matthew Torbitt. The exciting news comes merely three months after the couple became engaged during a romantic holiday in Sweden.
A Creative Social Media Announcement
The 30-year-old reality television personality shared the happy development on her Instagram account over the weekend. For the announcement, the couple crafted a playful and imaginative newspaper front page titled "The Gaffka-Torbitt Times," which prominently featured a baby scan image. The headline on their custom publication read: "Due July 2026."
Sharon captioned the heartfelt post: "When I thought I was going to be spending my 30th birthday weekend with my head in a toilet…this isn't quite what I had in mind! Baby Gaffka-Torbitt is on their way."
Matthew Torbitt's Political Twist
Dad-to-be Matthew Torbitt also shared the announcement on his X account, incorporating a clever political reference that nods to both of their professional backgrounds. He wrote: "Breaking News: Matthew Torbitt and Sharon Gaffka are expanding their coalition. Majority expected: 2026."
Challenges with Morning Sickness
In subsequent Instagram Stories, Sharon provided more intimate details about her pregnancy journey. She disclosed that she experienced severe morning sickness and skin issues in December, which forced her to cancel planned birthday celebrations.
She explained: "Throwback to December, when I'd planned a huge girlie weekend away to celebrate my 30th... But instead, I was busy making a human out of @nandosuk mash and @dashdrinks cans of water." Sharon added: "Not only was I vomiting all day everyday, I broke out, my skin was so dry it was making me cry because I was so itchy and nothing was working, and I was DRAINED."
Congratulations from Fellow Stars
The pregnancy announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fellow television personalities. Former Love Island co-star Paige Thorne commented: "Oh my goodness! Congratulations what a blessing."
Too Hot to Handle's Emily Miller wrote: "AHHHHH CONGRATS BABE." Love Island star Georgia Townend added: "Congratulations you gorgeous thing! You'll be the best mum!" while Love Island All Stars winner Molly Smith echoed: "Congratulations!!!"
Recent Engagement and Career Paths
This baby news follows closely on the heels of Sharon's engagement revelation in December. Matthew proposed while the couple was vacationing in Sweden, with Sharon sharing a photo of her stunning engagement ring alongside the caption: "Decided to pick up a rock when we were 2091m above sea level."
During her time on Love Island in 2021, Sharon expressed that she was not particularly interested in fame and intended to return to her career in the civil service. Since departing the show, she has become an active Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) advocate and serves as an ambassador for the domestic violence charity Refuge.
Matthew Torbitt frequently appears on radio and television programs to discuss current news and social issues, maintaining a presence in political commentary.
Advocacy for Women's Reproductive Health
Sharon has been an open and vocal advocate for women's reproductive health in the past. In August 2023, she shared her personal experiences with a miscarriage in 2022 and an abortion, aiming to help dismantle the stigma surrounding baby loss.
On Instagram, she wrote: "I want to start by saying that everyone's healing process is different. The foetus I miscarried would've been celebrating their first birthday this week. Which hit me like a train and I have surprisingly found it incredibly tough to function as I normally would."
She continued: "Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 women in the UK. While I know I'm not the only one to have experience such loss, I've struggled with finding a space where the unique emotional journey that those who don't envision motherhood in their future go through when facing such a loss, being talked about openly."
