EXCLUSIVE: The Valleys’ Lateysha Grace: ‘I’m pregnant!’

The Million Dollar Baby star reveals to Closer that she is expecting her second baby and discusses her regrets over going under the knife

Lateysha Grace pregnancy announcement

by Fiona Cassidy |
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She shot to fame almost a decade ago as the party-loving star on reality TV show The Valleysand underwent a dramatic body transformation in a bid for the perfect curves.

But as Lateysha Grace shares the exciting news with Closer that she’s expecting her second child in April, she admits that – after some cosmetic procedures left her in agonising pain and in need of corrective surgery – being pregnant again has made her re-evaluate her attitude to her body.

The 28-year-old – who also has six-year-old daughter Wynter – says she regrets having surgery following the birth of her first child.

She says, “I feel so blessed to be pregnant again. But I’ve learned my lesson from before and will do things differently this time. I was so unhappy with my body after I had Wynter, I rushed into surgery a few months after she was born and had a bum lift and breast implants. I wish I could go back and tell my younger self to wait!

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She has had multiple surgeries on her bum ©Jason Jacobs

"This time will be different, I know what to expect now. My body is going to change. I’m going to put on weight and get stretch marks but, honestly, I don’t care, I’m just grateful to be pregnant.”

Lateysha has had a raft of procedures over the years, including four Brazilian bum lifts, liposuction, breast implants and face fillers, and just months after having her daughter in 2015, she had excess fat from her body transferred to her bum.

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She adds, “I was comparing myself to other mums who just seemed to snap back into shape. This time all my focus will be on the baby – my body can come after. I’m going to go to the gym, work out, eat healthily – I won’t be rushing back onto the surgery table. I put my body under too much strain after having Wynter.”

Lateysha admits she has paid a horrific price over the years in her quest for the perfect curves. She was left scarred, with wounds leaking fluid, and unable to sit down for longer than an hour after having illegal fillers injected into her bum in Miami.

She says, “I really regret not doing my research on some surgeons I’ve used in the past. I’ve gone for cheaper options abroad.”

Take a look: The Valleys - where are they now?

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The Valleys: what are they up to now

The Valleys then and now1 of 18
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Lateysha Grace THEN

As a fresh-faced 19 year old with a moderately sized bum, Lateysha was partial to a strop, and wasn't averse to dropping her housemates in the shit if it meant she got brownie points.

The Valleys then and now2 of 18
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Lateysha Grace NOW

When Lateysha landed her own show on MTV, Million Dollar Baby, she said it was because she wanted to afford to give daughter Wynter all the things she didn't have growing up. Awh.

The Valleys then and now3 of 18
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Chidgey THEN

Like Lateysha, Chidgey was – well – let's just say, pretty full of himself. He rated himself as "the best thing to come out the Valleys" and was a gym obsessive from day one.

The Valleys then and now4 of 18
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Chidgey NOW

Chidge was a bricklayer by trade, and after filming wrapped, he went right back to the hi vis jackets and cement. But he's also heavily involved with fitness and has a personal training business on the side.

The Valleys then and now5 of 18
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Natalee Harris THEN

Natalee came in like a wrecking ball when she joined the show a couple of weeks late – as Chidgey's recent ex, who he had called 'tapped'. Her various love (and sex) exploits dominated her time on the show.

The Valleys then and now6 of 18
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Natalee Harris THEN

Needless to say, it wasn't long before Nat was snapped up by MTV's other most debauched offering, Ex on The Beach, and has since earned a living from her X Rated profiles on Only Fans and Admire ME profiles.

The Valleys then and now7 of 18
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The Suminski twins THEN

The Suminski twins showed up in season 2 to replace boring Aron Williams, and were truly outrageous. One time, Jason (or maybe Anthony?) peed in a bottle of Apple juice for his brother and Liam to drink. True story.

The Valleys then and now8 of 18
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The Suminski twins NOW

They must have calmed down a bit because both of them returned to college, to study Mental Health Nursing and Psychology. This is a picture of one of them, but we can't tell which one.

The Valleys then and now9 of 18
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Liam Powell THEN

Liam Powell was the cheeky chappy, who's biggest storyline was his vicious bust up with Carley early on in series one. A lot of his time on the show was spent with Chidgey trying to wingman him a nice welsh fella.

The Valleys then and now10 of 18
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Liam Powell NOW

Can we just say, Liam has not aged a day since 2014. It's unclear what, exactly, he's up to from his social media, but he seems to be living a glamorous life with lots of travelling and family time. You go Liam.

The Valleys then and now11 of 18
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Carley Belmonte THEN

Carley Belmonte was an aspiring DJ and thought of herself as a seriously cool cat, but lost her edge when she drunkenly proclaimed her love for 'best friend' Chidgey. They made up, though, and it was never spoken of again.

The Valleys then and now12 of 18
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Carley Belmonte NOW

Carley's now dropped out of the limelight completely, and though she's not a mum herself, is loved up with a hunky boyf. She's still likes glamming up for a night on the town with the girls, though.

The Valleys then and now13 of 18
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Leeroy Reed THEN

Aspiring rapper Leeroy Reed was in trouble with the law a few times back then, specifically for domestic violence charges when he was accused of slamming a car door on his then girlfriend's head.

The Valleys then and now14 of 18

Leeroy Reed NOW

Though he wasn't arrested at the time, and went on to become a dad, Leeroy is currently serving a 22 month prison sentence for his role in supplying drugs in his native south Wales.

The Valleys then and now15 of 18
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Jenna Jonathon THEN

Jenna Jonathon had a personality which didn't quite match up to the lary-est of the Valleys lot, but she quickly became a lad mag star and fan favourite thanks to her classic good looks.

The Valleys then and now16 of 18
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Jenna Jonathon NOW

During filming, Jenna already had one law degree, but since the series wrapped she went on to get another, earning distinctions in EVERY module. Brains and beauty, although she'd never have told you that...

The Valleys then and now17 of 18
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Nicole Morris THEN

Stylist and hair dresser Nicole Morris was known for ditzy antics and absolutely MENTAL hair. She was also the best of buds with Lateysha Grace, and the pair of them regularly ended up snogging at the end of a night if they hadn't pulled other people.

The Valleys then and now18 of 18
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Nicole Morris NOW

It's unclear whether Nicole and Leteysha are still close (we like to believe so), but Nicole is certainly still enjoying a night out, and styling herself as a drunk neon barbie. She worked briefly as a shot girl in Magaluf after filming.

And despite saying she won’t rush for surgery after giving birth this time, she does say she wouldn’t rule out having more done at a later date.

“I’d never say never, I might go under the knife again but I’ll be more careful in the future,” she says.

But she is staying away from filler for good.

Lateysha Grace pregnant second child
'I won't be rushing for surgery this time' ©Lateysha Grace

She says, “I used to have so much filler in my face and I had it all dissolved about a year ago and I look like a different person – everyone says I look much better and now I look like my daughter! I look back at pictures and think, ‘Why did I do that to myself?’ It’s easy in this industry to fall into the trap, but I’m so glad I’ve woken up to it.”

Watch: Lateysha Grace chats to Closer about Million Dollar Baby

Read the full interview in the next issue of Closer magazine - in shops on 28 December.

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Closer's bumper Christmas issue is out now. ©Closer

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