Emotional reason Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright kept pregnancy secret for months before announcement

Speaking to The Sun, they said: “They kept their pregnancy quiet for a long time because they wanted to enjoy every second. Starting a family has been something they have wanted to do for a long time.On Sunday night, the beloved TV couple announced they were expecting their first child together in a sweet Instagram post.

Michelle and Mark confirmed they were expecting their first baby on Sunday
Michelle and Mark confirmed they were expecting their first baby on SundayCredit: Instagram
The couple have been married for nine years
The couple have been married for nine yearsCredit: Getty

He’s also become the face of several M&S campaigns alongside Spencer Matthews, and launched his Live Wright health and fitness plan.  They simply wrote: “2025 is going to be a special one for us… 👶🏻🤍” The couple, who have been together since December 2012, celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in May. “The timing could not have been more perfect.”

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It comes as…MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright’s pals have revealed why they have hidden her pregnancy for so long, and it’s adorable. 


Showing the couple on a beach, Mark was seen walking towards a glowing Michelle, whose baby bump is on display. 

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Mark has also been a consistent voice on Heart Radio, interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world including Kylie Minogue. Kicking off the year leading the cast of the hugely popular Netflix series Fool Me Once, Michelle has since appeared in the sixth season of Sky’s Brassic, and will be back on our screens again soon after filming a second series of BBC’s Ten Pound Poms. 

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“It is such a special place to them,” pals said. “Michelle and Mark always knew they wanted a family and the time has never been more right.”Family and friends have been aware of the pregnancy since the Autumn, with their announcement photo being taken while they were with loved ones in Majorca. Michelle’s pregnancy marks the end of a gamechanging year for the star, as she remains one of the most in-demand actresses on British TV. They moved into their multi-million pound Essex home in 2022, completely renovating it in a huge project that they only completed this year. While they’ve not said anything else since, friends of the pair have shared that there’s a reason they have been hiding their upcoming arrival. “They are both in amazing places in their careers and their family home in Essex is all completed.And this time, they’ll have someone else to celebrate with them. 

Mark is yet to make any further comment on the happy news
Mark is yet to make any further comment on the happy newsCredit: Getty
The news caps off a major year for Michelle as she acts across the world
The news caps off a major year for Michelle as she acts across the worldCredit: Instagram

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