JLS star announces he’s expecting his first child

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JLS's Aston Merrygold

by Ruby Norris |
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Former X Factor star and Strictly Come Dancing 2017 contestant Aston Merrygold has revealed he's going to become a dad for the first time.

Taking to Instagram, Aston announced the news that his girlfriend Sarah Lou Richards was pregnant with their first child in the most adorable way.

He shared two ridiculously cute photos of himself and Sarah Lou sat at their dinner table, with three places set up – one adorned with a reserved sign and scan of their baby – and some pink and blue balloons.

The first snap included the caption: "Could Be Pink…"

Aston Merrygold baby

The other read: "Could Be Blue…"

However, he's left fans guessing the sex of the baby and revealed they're keeping it a surprise.

Aston Merrygold baby

Aston also shared a gushing to his followers: "On May 29th 2017 we found out that our lives were going to change forever!

"This secret has been so hard to keep, but I'm so excited to finally be able to share the news with everybody that me and my beautiful lady @sarahlourichards ds are going to be parents!!!!!!

"I'm NEVER speechless but words can't describe how I feel.. All I know is there's no feeling like it!

Aston Merrygold
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"Sar I promise to be the best daddy ever to our baby boy/girl. You are an amazing woman and going to be the greatest mum to our child!"

He added: "Thank you for continuously making me the happiest man ever! I love you hurry up bump we can't wait to meet you #suprise #babybump #weaintfindingoutifitsaboyorgirl #notjustuncleastandauntysarahnow #blessed #halfofmehalfofyou ..."

CONGRATS, GUYS.

Aston is about to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, check out the full line-up here.

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