Fleur East announces exciting baby news

Congratulations to Fleur and her husband!

Author: Alex RossPublished 2nd Jan 2024

A huge congratulations is in order for former X Factor and Strictly star Fleur East, as the singer has announced she's pregnant with her first child!

36-year-old Fleur kicked off the New Year with a huge announcement on social media, telling her followers she was pregnant with her husband, Marcel Badiane-Robin. Sharing the most stunning snap of herself, Fleur told fans: '2024 is gonna be different…👶❤️'. (sic)

Fleur's showbiz friends were quick to comment on the post, with many sharing their excitement about the amazing news.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock wrote: 'Congrats beauty', with Zara McDermott adding: 'Congratulations !😍😍❤️❤️ you’re going to be an amazing mummy'. Fleur's Strictly partner Vito Coppola then wrote: 'Yessssss 🥰😍🎊OMG 🤩🤩🤩 I cannot waaaaaait to be baaaaaack 😁🙌 Congratulations guyssss'. (sic)

King of the Jungle Sam Thompson then commented: 'Fleur!! Congratulations!' (sic)

Actress Kym Marsh added: 'Ahhh babe!!!! I’m so happy for you! Congrats ❤️', with Alison Hammond adding: 'Congratulations Fleur 😍'. Gemma Atkinson also commented: 'Beautiful! Congratulations ♥️'. (sic)

See which other famous faces are expecting babies in 2024:

Sam Aston and Briony Gardner

Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.


Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.

Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼‍♀️😆'. (sic)

Oti Mabuse

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.

Leigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.

Ciara and Russell Wilson

American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)

Nathan and Charlotte Sykes

The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes and his wife Charlotte announced in September that they are expecting their first child together. Sharing a cute photobooth video on Instagram, the pair wrote: 'We've been keeping a little secret…Baby Sykes is officially on the way 🤍'. (sic)

Fleur and her husband, French fashion designer Marcel Badiane-Robin, first started dating back in 2010, with the pair getting married during a stunning ceremony in Morocco in 2019.

To celebrate their four-year wedding anniversary in November, Marcel shared the most beautiful tribute to his wife. He wrote on social media: 'Four years ago I married my best friend.

'Today on our anniversary, I am reminded of how lucky I am to have such an amazing wife who fills my life with laughter, and joy. You are my rock, my confidante, and my better half. Here's to many more years of adventure, growth, and endless love together. Happy anniversary'. (sic)

Congratulations to Fleur and Marcel on their lovely news!

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