TOWIE's Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow announce exciting baby news
Congrats!
Lovely news for TOWIE couple Shelby Tribble and Sam Mucklow, who have announced they are expecting their first child together!
The couple, who met on the popular ITVBe show, announced their exciting news on social media last night (Sunday 17th May), sharing a photo of themselves holding up a baby scan outside of their front door.
Shelby wrote, 'Something fantastic is making us glad, we’re changing our names to Mum and Dad🤰🏽❤️👶🏼'. (sic)
The couple's TOWIE co-stars and celebrity friends were quick to congratulate the pair. Ferne McCann wrote, 'Omg this is so exciting. Congratulations you too 💗💙💗💙 gorgeous news', with Bobby Norris writing, 'Congrats guys!! Xx'. (sic)
Demi Sims wrote, 'Omg guys I’m so happy for yous!!! Congratulations 😝😝😝❤️❤️❤️', with Chloe Meadows adding, 'My favourite news in the longest time! Love you both so so much can’t wait ❤️❤️ ❤️'. (sic)
Former TOWIE star Mario Falcone added, 'Congratulations guys ❤️🙌🏽' and Danielle Armstrong wrote, 'Awe congratulations both of you 😍'.
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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)
Shelby and Sam's relationship was put under a lot of scrutiny from fans of the show when they first started dating, with Sam making the decision to quit TOWIE in October last year.
Posting a statement online at the time, Sam, who is the brother of former TOWIE star Billie Mucklow, wrote, 'Me and @shelbytribble have never been happier and we are continuing our little fairytale away from the pressure and anxiety from the show. Really feel I have made the right decision to focus on the things that are truly important to me!
'I’m walking away with a smile on my face and a beautiful girl on my arm Thank you everyone at @towie @limepicturestv & @itvbe'. (sic)
Congratulations to Shelby and Sam! 👶