In an emotional social media post, Liz McClarnon, the 44-year-old star from Atomic Kitten, shared the exciting news that she is expecting her first child.
After years of difficult and often painful IVF treatments, Liz revealed she is finally pregnant, making the announcement to her followers with a heartfelt video.
A Journey Marked by IVF Struggles
Liz’s announcement comes after a long and challenging road to conception.
She openly shared her struggles with IVF, a process that took a toll on her both physically and emotionally.
In the video, Liz, sitting on a park bench, turns around to reveal her growing bump, a moment filled with joy and relief.
She wrote alongside the video: “I’ve been keeping a secret from you, and I’ve mostly kept myself off social media because sometimes it was hard to smile.
But after years of sometimes quite painful IVF and dark times, I’m pregnant! We feel like we’ve been given the world.”
Liz further expressed her gratitude and mentioned how the journey had made her appreciate the support of the IVF and loss communities.
Liz’s Emotional Announcement
The post showed just how much the news meant to Liz.
She confessed she started recording a video to share the moment but became too emotional, choosing instead to make a simple, yet powerful announcement through her video and caption. “I just can’t believe we’re here,” she wrote.
“So many have been through exactly what I went through and worse, and I want to add my voice to those who help others understand and cope with the challenges of IVF and loss.”
The singer also expressed her gratitude to the supportive communities she’s been a part of, feeling thankful for the people who have helped her along the way.
Heartfelt Support from Celeb Friends
As soon as Liz shared the news, her social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and fellow celebrities.
Her former Atomic Kitten bandmate Natasha Hamilton was among the first to congratulate her, sharing her joy for Liz’s “little miracle.”
Michelle Heaton also expressed her happiness, acknowledging the difficult road Liz had been on to get to this point.
S Club 7’s Jo O’Meara also sent her love, writing, “Awwww this is so lovely! Congratulations darling.”
Liz’s Private Life and Her Husband
In a sweet reflection of her life with her husband, Liz shared that she married Peter Cho in June 2023, after keeping his identity private for some time.
It wasn’t until their first wedding anniversary that Liz finally shared her husband’s name with her followers.
Their wedding took place in the picturesque Lake District, with their dog Bean also joining the celebration.
Liz revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post how she and Peter had tied the knot with their loved ones by their side.
She expressed how grateful she was to have family and friends who traveled from across the globe to be part of their special day.
A Love Story in the Spotlight
Before Peter, Liz had a highly publicized relationship with Blue’s Lee Ryan, to whom she was once engaged.
However, after calling off their engagement, Liz admitted she found the celebrity spotlight overwhelming.
Speaking about her decision to end her engagement, Liz revealed, “I’d never date another celebrity again. I didn’t like having our relationship in the spotlight.
For me, it leads to paranoia. You read things about each other and wonder who said what.”
Liz also previously shared her feelings about keeping her private life out of the public eye, which is why she’s kept her husband’s identity mostly hidden.
Moving Forward with a New Chapter
As Liz celebrates this new chapter in her life, she reflects on her earlier decision to hold off on having children with past partners.
She expressed how she had made a conscious choice not to have children with the wrong people, and this is why her journey to motherhood has taken longer.
She also mentioned that she is open to adoption in the future, as she finds the idea of giving love to a child who needs it truly inspiring.
With this pregnancy, Liz McClarnon is embracing a fresh chapter filled with joy, love, and the hope of welcoming her first child into the world.