After having to leave Dancing On Ice, despite only performing once, Billie Faiers’ family have rallied around to support her. It’s been a tough few weeks for the reality star. She had to step back from the ice-skating competition when her beloved Nanny Wendy passed away, and then had to officially leave when she suffered a head injury in rehearsals.
But we’re told that it’s put things in perspective for the former TOWIE star, and now she’s looking to the future – and that future involves another baby.
“Having to pull out of Dancing On Ice was really gutting for Billie – she’d worked so hard and was getting better and hoping to make the final,” a source tells heat.
In her Instagram post, Billie wrote, “DOI has been the best experience. I have met some wonderful people, and I actually feel quite proud of myself that I pushed myself so far out of my comfort zone and faced some of my biggest fears.”
Now, we’re told she’s thinking about family more than anything else. “It’s been a really difficult time for Billie, and it’s made her realise how important her family is to her and that she could be ready for baby number three. She’s always wanted a third, although Greg hasn’t been as keen, but he’s starting to change his mind, and she thinks this could be perfect timing.”
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1 of 22Jake Quickenden
Dancing On Ice star Jake Quickenden announced in September 2020 that his girlfriend of two years, Sophie Church, is expecting their first baby together! The couple tragically suffered a miscarriage in 2019 but are now looking forward to their new arrival, announcing the news on Instagram and in an interview with Hello! magazine.
2 of 22Rachel McAdams
Hollywood actress Rachel McAdams is expecting her second child, reports suggest.
3 of 22Brianne Delcourt and Kevin Kilbane
After meeting on the 2020 series of Dancing On Ice and going on to get married in a secret ceremony in September, Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt announced they are expecting their first child together in early 2021!
4 of 22Ashley Tisdale
Former High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale announced she's expecting her first baby with husband Christopher French, sharing a set of beautiful photos on Instagram with no caption.
5 of 22Lacey Turner
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, who plays the role of Stacey Slater, announced she's expecting her second child with her husband Matthew Kay. The couple called the news a 'miracle' after previously suffering two heartbreaking miscarriages.
6 of 22Helen Flanagan
Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan is expecting her third child with her fiancé Scott Sinclair! The couple already have two daughters called Matilda and Delilah.
7 of 22Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie announced that she's expecting her first baby in September 2020! She and husband Jack Brooksbank announced the news on Instagram with a super cute snap of some baby shoes. Aww!
8 of 22Paloma Faith
Singer Paloma Faith has announced she is pregnant for the second time after six rounds of IVF. She released a statement announcing her pregnancy and her intention to also release new music.
9 of 22Kit Harington and Leslie Rose
Game of Thrones actors Kit Harington and Leslie Rose announced they are expecting their first child together after getting married back in 2018.
10 of 22Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara
'All About That Bass' singer Meghan Trainor and her husband, Spy Kids actor Daryl Sabara announced they are expecting their first child in a very Christmas-themed post in October.
11 of 22Brooke Vincent
Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has announced that she and her footballer partner Kean Bryan are expecting their second baby in Spring 2021.
12 of 22Sam Quek
Olympian and former I'm A Celeb star Sam Quek announced she is six months pregnant in November 2020, after previously suffering a heart breaking miscarriage with her husband Tom Mairs earlier in the year.
13 of 22Brian McFadden
Westlife singer Brian McFadden and his fiancée Danielle Parkinson are expecting their first child together in May 2021. The couple announced their lovely news in November after previously suffering two heartbreaking miscarriages.
14 of 22Zara and Mike Tindall
Mike Tindall announced that he and his wife, Zara Tindall, are expecting their third child together in December 2018! Former England rugby star Mike, who married the Queen's granddaughter Zara in 2011, revealed the happy news on his podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby.
15 of 22Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet
TOWIE couple Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet announced in December they are expecting their first child together! The couple's news played out on the Christmas special of TOWIE, with Georgia and Tommy confirming their baby is due in May 2021.
16 of 22Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
Love Island hosts Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling announced they are expecting their first child together! After rumours were rife that the couple secretly got married in November 2020, the pair took to Instagram to reveal their lovely baby news.
17 of 22Kimberley Walsh and Justin Scott
Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh and her husband Justin Scott are expecting their third child together in 2021! The singer announced her lovely news in December, when she was 15 weeks pregnant.
18 of 22Binky Felstead
Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead announced she's expecting her second child in 2021, with her boyfriend Max Fredrik. Binky is already a mum to her three-year-old daughter India, after welcoming her with her ex-boyfriend Joshua Patterson in 2017.
19 of 22Sophie Hinchliffe (Mrs Hinch)
Sophie Hinchliffe (AKA cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch) announced at the start of 2021 that she's expecting her second child with her husband Jamie Hinchliffe later in the year. The couple are already parents to one-year-old Ronnie.
20 of 22Karima McAdams and Professor Green
Professor Green and his actress girlfriend Karima McAdams confirmed they are expecting their first child together. The pair shared a cute photo of Karima's large bump, with fans thinking she could be nearly at full term.
21 of 22Emma Stone
In January, it was reported that La La Land actress Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary are expecting their first child.A source revealed to US Weekly, "She seems very happy and very excited about becoming a mother — she's constantly oohing and cooing. She looks great, she looks healthy, she's glowing,"
22 of 22Christine and Frank Lampard
Loose Women star Christine Lampard announced in January she is expecting her second child with her husband, Chelsea FC manager Frank Lampard. The couple are already proud parents to their daughter Patricia.
Billie, 31, and husband Greg, 34, are already parents to Nelly, six, and Arthur, three, but the reality star spoke last year about wanting another child at some point. “At the moment, we’re both happy with two,” Billie said in an interview in early March 2020.
“We are so busy and we’ve got the house renovation. In the future, I’d definitely [like more], whereas Greg is like, ‘I’m happy with two!’ I’d like one more, but we’ll see what happens.”
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When asked if she’d want a boy or a girl, Billie replied, “We really don’t mind because we’ve got one of each.”
And with Arthur close to turning four, it seems that we might not have long to wait before we hear pregnancy news from the Shepherd family.
“She doesn’t want a huge age gap between the kids, so Billie thinks the timing’s right,” our source reveals. “They are currently building their dream family home, but that won’t be ready for at least a year. She thinks they may as well have a baby now, so that they can move in as a family of five.”
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