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Let’s face it, nobody’s much enjoying this return to lockdown, but for some, it comes with extra-frustrating news. Pregnant Kate Ferdinand was left in tears last week, as she was forced to cancel her dream baby shower. But friends say it’s about more than missing out on a party – the reality star’s feeling increasingly anxious as COVID restrictions tighten, and even fears husband Rio won’t be allowed in the delivery room.
“This second lockdown has ruined all of Kate’s plans,” says an insider close to the 29-year-old, who is also stepmum to Rio’s kids Tate, Lorenz and Tia.
“She knew she couldn’t have a huge bash, but she was hoping they could still do something with a few friends. Of course, she knows how lucky she is, but she can’t help but feel upset that she won’t get her big celebration.”
CHECK OUT the celebrities expecting babies in 2020
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1 of 12Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke
You actor Penn Badgley and his wife Domino Kirke are expecting their first child! Lovely news for the couple who have suffered two heartbreaking miscarriages in the past.
2 of 12Charlotte Church
Charlotte Church announced she was expecting her third child in a low-key tweet to a fan on Twitter.
3 of 12Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick and her wife, Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, announced they are expecting their first child together! The pair's baby is due in October 2020.
4 of 12Lea Michele
News broke in April that former Glee actress Lea Michele is expecting her first child with her husband Zandy Reich.
5 of 12Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid
Just days after her 25th birthday, TMZ reported that American model Gigi Hadid and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik are expecting their first child.
6 of 12Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
Love Island stars Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow announced they are expecting their first child! The couple, who met on series three, announced their lovely news on social media in May, revealing their baby is due in October 2020.
7 of 12Sam Mucklow and Shelby Tribble
TOWIE stars Sam Mucklow and Shelby Tribble are expecting their first child together! The pair posted on social media in May, expressing their excitement!
8 of 12Sam and Briony Aston
Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and his wife Briony announced they are expecting a baby boy in September 2020!
9 of 12Kate and Rio Ferdinand
After getting married in September 2019, Kate and Rio Ferdinand announced in June that they were expecting their first child together. Kate is already a step-mum to Rio three children, Tate, Tia and Lorenz.
10 of 12Marcel Somerville and Rebecca Viera
After suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2019, Love Island 2017 star Marcel Somerville and his girlfriend Rebecca Viera announced they are expecting their first child together in 2020..
11 of 12Nicki Minaj
American rapper Nicki Minaj announced she's expecting her first child with her husband Kenneth Petty. Nicki posted a number of cute photos of herself cradling her baby bump to her Instagram page.
12 of 12Dani Dyer and Sammy Kimmence
Love Island 2018 winner Dani Dyer announced she's expecting her first baby with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence in July 2020! Sharing a snap on Instagram Dani wrote, 'Little bubba can't believe you are going to be ours. Me and Sammy are so excited to start this next chapter in our lives, feel so lucky and grateful.. 2021ud83dudc96ud83dudc99.'
The former TOWIE star is known for her love of OTT events, sharing many a photo of the lavish parties she has planned. There was the elaborate engagement do on a Dubai rooftop, the couple’s three-day Turkey wedding a year ago, her “crazy” 2020 New Year’s Eve party with a saxophone player and a water feature – not to mention extravagant dinner parties, a gender reveal party and even a bridesmaid reveal.
Oh, and who could forget her 29th birthday in June, featuring a balloon wall? Our source continues, “Kate prides herself on throwing and planning really special events. She’s always gone above and beyond when organising her friends’ baby showers, so she was really looking forward to hers. She’s devastated.”
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The TV star’s also spoken openly about her struggles with anxiety. In a moving post last month, she wrote, “Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember,” adding, “Being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do. I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling, you are not alone.”
The source adds that Kate’s pregnancy has been a huge source of worry. We’re told, “Kate’s due in December and is really anxious that lockdown won’t be over. It may mean Rio won’t be able to be with her for the birth. She’s trying not to worry, but this is her first baby – who wouldn’t be feeling anxious?”
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