2019 is certainly turning out to be an incredible year for former Emmerdale and Coronation Street actress Hayley Tamaddon. Just weeks ago the 42-year-old revealed she's expecting her first baby, despite being told she'd never have kids, and now she's engaged!
Announcing her lovely news on Twitter, Hayley shared a photo of herself wearing a stunning ring, as she revealed her boyfriend Adrian has popped the question.
She wrote, 'HE PROPOSED .............. I said YES!!!! This year is turning out to be quite wonderful.'
Hayley's celebrity friends were quick to comment on her post, former Strictly star James Jordan wrote, 'Congratulations babe 🎊', with Coronation Street's Jane Danson adding, 'Aw congratulations 🥰'. [sic]
Julia Goulding, who plays Shona Ramsey on Corrie, then added, 'Congratulations to both of you!! Absolutely fantastic news, can’t wait until you’re home so we can celebrate ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'. [sic]
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together in March 2019. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.
Gary Beadle and Emma McVey
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle and his model girlfriend Emma McVey announced that they're expecting their second child together in June 2019, 18 months after welcoming son Chester! Taking to Instagram, Gaz shared a photo of the baby scan with the caption, 'BABY NO 2 ud83dude2eud83dude2eud83dude2e WE MUST BE MAD.... joking wow so nice to finally let everyone know baby no 2 will be with us later this year and I am SOOOOOOOO EXCITED Chester changed my life and now to give him a brother or sister is just amazing I was so nervous with Chester but now it's just excitement... @emma_jane1392 ud83dudc99❤ufe0f.' [sic]Emma also shared the photo, writing, 'We can finally share our amazing news. Baby number 2 on the way ❤ufe0fud83dudc76ud83cudffc I'm so excited for Chester to have a brother or sister and make our house a little bit more crazy! ud83dudc36ud83dudc36ud83dudc76ud83cudffcud83dudc76ud83cudffcud83eudd30ud83cudffbud83eudd37ud83cudffb‍♂ufe0f @gazgshore.' [sic]The pair have since revealed they are expecting a little girl, making their family complete!
Casey Batchelor
Casey Batchelor revealed in July 2019 that she's expecting her second child with fiancé Dane Goodson! The Celebrity Big Brother star, who welcomed first baby, daughter Florence, with Dane in May 2018, spoke to Closer magazine, "I'm going to have two babies 20 months apart… I can't quite believe it!" the 34-year-old said. "It'll be tough, but I'm going to ride the storm – we're just so thrilled we're having another baby."
Anna Williamson
Congratulations are in order for Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson, who announced in July 2019 that she's pregnant with her second child!
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev
Countdown star Rachel Riley and her Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev announced their first pregnancy in May 2019. Rachel took to social media with a photo of herself cradling her tummy and a Countdown conundrum on the board which spelled out 'maternity'. She wrote, 'We're over the moon excited!'
Lucy-Jo Hudson
Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson took to Instagram on 12th August 2019 to announce her pregnancy with new boyfriend Lewis Devine. Sharing a photo of a baby scan being held by Lucy-Jo, Lewis and Sienna Rae - her daughter with estranged husband Alan Halsall - Lucy-Jo wrote, 'This has been so hard to keep quiet ud83eudd2b but today was the day @lewisdevine and I got to tell Sienna the best news!!! We are 13 weeks pregnant and so very excited to extend our little family....'Sienna is so excited to be a big sister.... and Lew is ecstatic to become a daddy for the first time and I am so happy to be having another gorgeous baby! No other feeling like it ud83dudc97ud83dudc99 .' [sic]Lewis shared the same photo and wrote, 'I don't know how we've kept this quiet ud83dudc76ud83dude2c My gorgeous @lucyjo_hudson is 13 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be happier to become a Dad for the first time... seeing little siennas face this morning was unbelievable shes so excited and can't wait to become a big sister... We cant wait to meet little Baby Devine ud83dudc96ud83dudc99.' [sic]
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Just two months after announcing their engagement, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas announced they were expecting their first child together .
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy
Former I'm A Celeb star Rebekah Vardy confirmed she's expecting her fifth child with her footballer husband Jamie Vardy. The new addition that's due early next year will be Rebekah's fifth biological child and Jamie's fourth.
Melissa Suffield
Ex-EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield announced in September 2019 that she's expecting her first baby with fiancé Robert Brendan three months after announcing her engagement!
Ola and James Jordan
Former Strictly Come Dancing couple Ola and James Jordan are expecting their first baby together! The couple, who have been married since 2003, have opened up about their fertility struggles and their happiness at becoming pregnant after going through IVF. They're thought to be due in March 2020.
Millie Mackintosh
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh announced she was expecting her first child with co-star and husband Hugo Taylor in November 2019. At the time of the announcement, Millie also revealed she's expecting a baby girl.
Storm and Ronan Keating
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting their second child together in 2020. The pair announced their lovely news on social media in November, writing, 'Another little Keating on the way ♥ufe0f'.
Hayley's lovely news comes just three weeks after she confirmed she's pregnant with her first child, despite being told in the past she'd not be able to conceive.
The actress wrote, 'EXCITING NEWS TWEET!! I’m so pleased to tell you all... I’m expecting my first child with my wonderful boyfriend Adrian!! 👶🏻 I’ve always wanted to be a mum and didn’t think I could have children. And now, at the ripe old age of 42 - I’M PREGNANT! And We couldn’t be happier. �'. [sic]
Hayley found love with her boyfriend Adrian after a number of failed relationships in the past, including a previous engagement to choreographer Darren Charles. However, Hayley called off the engagement in 2010, after he admitted to cheating on her whist she was on Dancing On Ice.
Despite this, Hayley is now super loved-up with Adrian, and now the pair have a wedding to plan as well as a baby on the way!
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