Leona Lewis reveals she's expecting first child with cute photo
The former X Factor star is pregnant!
Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis has announced she's expecting her first child with her husband Dennis Jauch.
Leona, famed for huge hits such as 'Bleeding Love' and 'Run', took to Instagram to announce her lovely news, sharing a sweet snap of her growing bump. She captioned the shot with: 'Can’t wait to meet you in the Summer ❤️'. (sic)
Leona's A-list friends and fans were quick to comment on the post. Natasha Bedingfield wrote: 'Omg yes !', with Jordin Sparks adding: 'OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍'.
Perez Hilton then wrote: 'THE BEST NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!', with a friend then writing: 'Wahhhhh wahhhh wahhhhhhhhh BABES!! So so so happy for you both!! CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVE IT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in 2022:
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.
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)
Leona and Dennis first started dating back in 2010, with the pair going on to get married in July 2019 at Sting's estate in Tuscany, Italy.
The stunning ceremony was attended by 180 of the couple's close family and friends, including some huge names in the world of showbiz.
Dennis is a German-born choreographer, creative director, and dancer.
Since winning The X Factor way back in 2006, with over 60% of the vote at the time, Leona has gone on to major success both in the UK and America.
Releasing hits like 'Bleeding Love', 'Better In Time' and 'Footprints In The Sand', Leona also dropped Christmas hit 'One More Sleep', which has gone on to become one of the most popular modern Xmas hits around.
Leona has also had major success on Broadway, appearing in Cats the musical, as well as the film Walking on Sunshine.
In more recent years, Leona has appeared on TV panel shows such as The X Factor: Celebrity, The Voice UK and I Can See Your Voice.
Congratulations to Leona and Dennis on their lovely news! 👶
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