Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts has shared joyous news with her fans, announcing she is expecting her first child. The singer, who found fame with the iconic pop group, revealed her pregnancy on Christmas Day.
A Festive Announcement
The 40-year-old musician took to Instagram to share the happy secret she and her partner, footballer Mitch Hahn, had been keeping. Roberts posted a series of photographs, including one where she cradled her baby bump in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
In her heartfelt caption, Roberts wrote: “Mitch and I have had the most magical Christmas Day sharing the most precious news with our families.” She continued, “We’ve been keeping a secret. We are five months pregnant! We can’t wait to meet our little one in the spring.”
Celebrity Well-Wishes Flood In
The comment section of her post quickly filled with congratulations from famous friends and colleagues. Presenters Laura Whitmore, Rochelle Humes, and Rylan Clark were among those celebrating the news.
Comedian Alan Carr exclaimed: “Amazing news!! Sending you much love!” Former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, who is herself expecting her second child, wrote: “Oh my goodnesssss! The best news. Congratulations beautiful!”
A Legacy of Pop Stardom and New Beginnings
Nicola Roberts rose to prominence in 2002 as a member of Girls Aloud, formed on the ITV show Popstars: The Rivals. The group achieved massive success with hits like 'Sound Of The Underground' and 'The Promise'.
In a poignant chapter for the band, Roberts reunited with bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, and Kimberley Walsh in 2024 for a major UK and Ireland arena tour. The tour celebrated the group's legacy and paid tribute to their late bandmate Sarah Harding, who died from breast cancer in 2021 at the age of 39.
Alongside her music career, Roberts is currently starring in the acclaimed West End production of the musical Hadestown. The show offers a modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
With her baby due in the spring, fans of the pop icon are eagerly awaiting this next exciting chapter in her life.
