Amy Childs has shared her surprise as she reveals she's pregnant. The Only Way Is Essex star and partner Billy Delbosq have excitedly revealed their pregnancy news on Monday (October 31) and they're not just expecting one child - but two.
The mum-of-two, who is 15 weeks pregnant, shared how three months ago she took a pregnancy test and it came back positive but that the real shock came when she and Billy were told they were having twins.
The joyous news comes after Amy thought her family was complete with her two children Polly, five, from her relationship with Bradley Wright, and four-year-old Ritchie who is named after his father and Amy’s ex, Ritchie.
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But all that changed for the 32-year-old after meeting Essex businessman Billy last year and falling in love. Following their whirlwind romance, Amy came around to the idea of having another child and planned to get pregnant in 2023, she told OK! Magazine in an exclusive pregnancy photoshoot.
"I’m still in shock,” Amy, who joined TOWIE in 2010, told the publication. "I promise you now, I didn’t want any more children. When I met Bill I thought, ‘Do you know what, I’ll have one more.’ We are so excited – it’s going to be absolutely amazing."
Their news may come as a surprise to fans of the ITVBe reality show following rumours Amy and Billy's relationship was on the rocks earlier this year. It was revealed during a scene on TOWIE that Billy had been messaging another girl after briefly splitting up with Amy.
After being left 'devastated' by her man's actions, she says it’s all water under the bridge as she describes how the blip has made them stronger. "To take Bill back we had to go through every emotion – and I did go through every emotion. I was angry, upset, but Bill knew he made a big mistake,” she told OK!. "I do genuinely love Bill."
But Billy wasn't the first person Amy told when she found out she was pregnant. That honour went to cousin and co-star Harry Derbidge. "I was quite early [into the pregnancy] when I found out and Bill was away working," she explained.
"I said to HarryI feel really different, I did a pregnancy test and it came up positive. I was like, 'Oh my God, Harry, I’m pregnant!' He thought I was joking. I rang Bill straight away and I was like, 'Oh my God, I’m pregnant.' He couldn’t believe it."
On expecting twins, Billy, 39, said: "I still can’t get my head round it to be honest – it’s crazy." Amy and former First Dates contestant Billy met on a night out with her mates and discovered they have a mutual friend.
Sharing the news on Instagram this morning, Billy and Amy said: "THE NEWS IS FINALLY OUT. When 4 become 6!! We’re both over the moon to announce we’re having.. ‘NOT 1… BUT 2’… WE’RE HAVING TWINS!! Our family is so complete and we’re so excited for the next chapter."
Christine McGuinness was quick to congratulate the pair, writing: "Congratulations beautiful this is gorgeous news, I’m so happy for both of you." Vicky Pattison said: "Omg! congratulations gorgeous." Former co-star Lauren Goodger replied: "OMG congratulations wow so happy for you both! Twins!! how beautiful." Love Island star Shaughna Phillips, who is pregnant with her first child added: "Oh my god!!!!!!!! Congratulations beautiful girl! Such incredible news."
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