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Jessica Sansome

Alexandra Burke announces she's pregnant with first child in loved-up video on Valentine's Day

Alexandra Burke has revealed she is expecting her first child.

The former X Factor winner shared the news of her pregnancy with footballer Darren Randolph in an adorable video she posted on Instagram.

The clip, posted to Alex's thousands of followers, showed the parents-to-be walking their dogs in a park.

The couple were video holding hands and taking selfies together before revealing Alexandra's blossoming baby bump.

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The one-minute video saw Darren bend down and kiss her baby bump before the happy couple shared a kiss.

The clip then fast-forwed to show the beaming couple at home, snuggling up on the sofa surrounded by bunches of beautiful flowers.

Alexandra is also seen standing in front of a window caressing her bump before laughing and smiling with her other half.

The video then ends with the Alexandra and Darren sharing another kiss in the park.

"Due June 2022," the singer and theatre star simply captioned the post.

And the congratulatory messages came flooding in.

Alex showed off her blossoming baby bump (Alexandra Burke Instagram)

JLS singer Oritsé Williams wrote: "Congrattssss," with a red heart emoji.

Emmerdale's Priya actress Fiona Wade commented: "Yayyyyy Congratulations gorgeous girl!!! Soo happy for you!!!Xxxxxx," followed by a string of emojis.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba said: "SO happy beyond words!!!!!! Congratulations darling!!!"

Fans were also commenting on the post.

@deanna.908 said: "Awww congratulations, I’m thrilled for you."

"Ahhh massive congratulations! This is amazing news!" @nataliemarsh92 wrote.

@ vicki.sherriff added: "SO happy for you!! You will be the most AMAZING mummy! Congratulations both."

Alexandra and Irish footballer Darren were first rumoured to be dating in May 2021.

In June, the couple went Instagram official with their relationship when Alexandra shared a loved-up snap of the pair.

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