Ex On The Beach’s Chloe Goodman announces pregnancy with gorgeous bump shoot

Chloe Goodman pregnancy

by Neeru Sharma |
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Gently cradling her blossoming bump on our photo shoot, Chloe Goodman is positively glowing. The reality TV star is expecting her first child in May with her boyfriend of two years, QPR footballer Grant Hall.

And while she’s thrilled about her next chapter as a mum, Chloe admits she’s been ready to have a baby since her early twenties.

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Chloe, 26, tells us, “I’ve wanted to be a mum for years. I’m from a family of five girls and I’ve always had maternal instincts. When I met Grant, we agreed early on that we wanted to become parents, so it feels like everything has fallen into place.”

And the star, who found fame on Ex On The Beach in 2014 and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, admits preparations are in full swing for their new arrival.

She says, “Now that I’ve passed the three-month mark, I’ve completely dived into being pregnant. We started the nursery, then Grant decided he wanted to renovate the whole house so it’s perfect, and to make it baby friendly!”

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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.

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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!

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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."

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Anna Williamson

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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!'

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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]

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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 .

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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While she’s overjoyed to be pregnant, Chloe admits to suffering “waves of anxiety” in the beginning. The star has had a turbulent time recently after discovering she had high-grade 3 abnormal cells following her first smear test, which could have led to cervical cancer if left untreated.

Following a biopsy, she had an operation in July last year to remove part of her cervix. Though she was told she shouldn’t have problems conceiving, doctors did warn there was a higher chance she could miscarry or have a premature birth.

She explains, “I knew I needed to get rid of the abnormal cells and have the op, but it was stressful because I worried I wouldn’t be able to carry a child full-term. It sparked me into trying sooner to give myself the best chance.

"There’s a plan in action and I’m being monitored. I’m not doing anything strenuous, and in December, I’ll have a pre-assessment with my consultant about when I’ll have the operation for a stitch in my cervix to prevent going into labour early.”

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Chloe sadly did suffer a miscarriage aged 23 with her ex-partner, footballer Jordan Clarke, and she admits the heartbreak made her fearful of celebrating her good news with loved-ones, or even acknowledging this pregnancy to herself.

She candidly explains, “I had what’s called a ‘missed miscarriage’ where I only realised I’d lost the baby at my 12-week scan, but doctors estimated it could have happened as early as five weeks. It was scary, as I had no warning signs and felt fine.

“This time, I had a lot of anxiety for the first three months and broke down in tears a lot. I almost pretended I wasn’t pregnant in case something bad happened. I did three pregnancy tests because I was in denial."

"I’ve been very closed off – if someone brought it up, I’d tell them to stop talking about it, and I wouldn’t allow myself to wonder whether it’s a boy or a girl. I’d wake up three or four times in the night needing to go the toilet, and I’d always be checking my knickers for spots of blood.

"I became so paranoid. I just wanted to skip to the time when the baby’s here. I’d already had a miscarriage, and then lost half my cervix, so I felt everything was stacked against me with the cancer scare.”

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As her anxiety escalated, Chloe booked herself in for a private scan at eight weeks and she admits she felt relieved after hearing the baby’s heartbeat.

She says, “I broke down in tears when they said everything was fine, because I’d convinced myself otherwise. It was a huge weight off my shoulders.”

Now Chloe – who in the past has worked as a bum double for Cheryl and Cameron Diaz – says she’s embracing every aspect of her pregnancy, including her changing body.

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She says, “It’s amazing seeing everything change. My boobs have become ginormous…but I don’t mind them staying! Grant joked that I’m going to need scaffolding soon. I’ve got cellulite all over my thighs, so many spots, and my hair is really greasy, but it’s a small price to pay. I’m now in my second trimester and almost all of my bad symptoms have gone; I have loads of energy all of a sudden.”

And while she’s kept low-key about it until now, Chloe is planning an extravagant gender reveal party on New Year’s Eve, and admits she can’t wait to share her news with close pal Lauren Goodger.

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She says, “I caught up with Lauren last week and it was hard keeping the news from her, as she is practically another sister. She’s the kindest and sweetest woman, and I don’t know why she gets negativity from some people and some press.

"She would make the most amazing mum; she’s great with kids. I can’t wait for her to meet someone who’s actually worthy of her. No offence to people in Essex, but they’re not the nicest bunch of blokes! I’ve told her we’ll find her a nice guy in Brighton, where I live, instead!”

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