Pop Idol's Michelle McManus gives birth to first child and announces traditional name
Michelle has welcomed a baby boy into the world!
Just two month after confirming she was expecting her first child, former Pop Idol star Michelle McManus has given birth to a healthy baby boy, announcing her happy new on social media.
Michelle, who won the talent show back in 2003, revealed she gave birth to a baby boy called Harry last month, writing, 'Last month we welcomed our beautiful son Harry John Nimmo into the world. Never could I have imagined this feeling of utter joy and overwhelming love for my little boy. My heart is literally bursting with happiness ❤️ We love you so much Harry 👨👩👦😍🥰 @jnim86 #babyboy #son #loveofmylife #happiness #love'. sic
Fans of the 'All This Time' singer were quick to comment on the adorable photo, one user wrote, 'Wonderful news! Many congratulations. Enjoy! X', with another adding, 'Congratulations!!! So happy for you enjoy your gorgeous little boy 💙xx'. sic
A third then wrote, 'The most precious gift of all he’s so adorable 😍 xx'. sic
Michelle announced the news she was pregnant back in December 2019, after marrying the love of her life Jeff Nimmo.
Uploading a snap which showed her touching her bump with Jeff's arm around her in front of the Christmas tree, Michelle wrote, 'On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me our very own little baby🎶 Baby Nimmo due early 2020🤰🏻👶🏻😍❤️ @jnim8.' sic
Check out which celebs are expecting babies in 2020:
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)
Jeff popped the question to Glaswegian singer Michelle during a romantic holiday to Tenerife in 2016, with the pair going on to get married in Scotland the following year, after two years of dating.
Back in January, to celebrate 'Kiss a Ginger Day', Michelle shared a stunning snap from her wedding, writing, 'Happy #KissAGingerDay 💋'. sic
Congratulations to Michelle and Jeff on the birth of their beautiful baby boy.