Former X Factor contestant and West End star Lucie Jones has shared the joyful news that she is expecting her first child.
A Joyful Social Media Announcement
The 34-year-old Welsh singer and actress revealed her pregnancy on social media this Thursday. She posted a series of photographs showcasing her baby bump alongside her partner, restaurateur George Hersey.
In her heartfelt caption, Lucie expressed the couple's overwhelming happiness. "We're so excited and beyond happy to tell you we're having a baby," she wrote. "Nothing comes close to this feeling, we feel like the luckiest people in the world." She confirmed they are expecting a baby girl, who is due to arrive in July.
From Friendship to a New Chapter
Lucie's romance with George Hersey has been described as a whirlwind, beginning last year following the end of her eight-year marriage to Ethan Borian. Despite the relatively new romantic relationship, the pair have a strong foundation, having been close friends for many years prior.
The couple are currently in what Lucie has referred to as the 'honeymoon period' of their partnership, making the pregnancy news an extra special milestone in their lives together.
A Stellar Stage Career Continues
Since rising to fame on the 2009 series of X Factor, Lucie Jones has forged an impressive career in musical theatre. Her notable roles include:
- Playing Cosette in Les Misérables opposite Nick Jonas in 2012.
- Her acclaimed performance as Éponine at London's Sondheim Theatre, which earned her the 2019 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.
Most recently, she has returned to the iconic musical, this time taking on the pivotal role of Fantine at the Sondheim Theatre. Her run in this production is scheduled to continue until April this year.
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and colleagues, celebrating this exciting new chapter for the performer as she prepares for motherhood.
