Former Geordie Shore personality Holly Hogan has shared a touching update with her followers, revealing she has reached the halfway mark in her pregnancy. The 33-year-old, who is already a mother to two-year-old son Alpha-Jax with husband Jacob Blyth, posted a heartwarming clip on Instagram this Tuesday.
A Joyful Milestone Amidst Grief
In the casual video, filmed in her living room, Holly cradled her growing bump while dressed in a cream crop top and black leggings. "OK so I actually think I am getting a bit of a bump now," she said to the camera. "Halfway there with baby girl. I'm still in shock that it's a baby girl."
This happy announcement comes just months after the tragic death of Holly's 19-year-old sister, Darci, from an accidental drug overdose in October. Holly has spoken openly about the profound impact of the loss, describing how her family's world had stopped. Despite this ongoing grief, the pregnancy has provided moments of light and happiness for Holly and her family.
The Emotional Gender Reveal
The couple discovered they were expecting a daughter in a poignant gender reveal video posted in December. The clip showed Jacob holding a confetti cannon while Holly held their son, Alpha-Jax, next to their Christmas tree.
Both parents had hoped for a girl, with Holly admitting she had been feeling "girl vibes." When asked what he wanted, their young son also said he would like a sister. Their collective wish was granted in a shower of pink confetti when Jacob fired the cannon.
Holly announced Darci's passing in October, with police later confirming the teenager had fallen "seriously ill." In the aftermath, Holly posted a raw and vulnerable video on TikTok, struggling to process the loss.
Navigating Loss and New Life
"It is and has been the toughest four weeks of our entire life," a tearful Holly confessed in the clip. She explained the surreal feeling of living through a tragedy that one only expects to see in films, stating she "wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy."
She described feeling weighted down by lead and found the nights particularly hard for her whole family. While unsure about returning to social media, Holly expressed a desire not to make her account solely about grief, but acknowledged she would speak about it fully one day when ready.
Now, as she celebrates the 20-week milestone of her pregnancy, Holly Hogan is embracing the joy of her growing family while continuing to honour the memory of her beloved sister.
