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Towie star Jess Wright pregnant with first child months after marrying William Lee-Kemp: ‘Beyond grateful’
Jess and William are set to be first-time parents (Picture: Getty Images)
Jess Wright has announced she’s pregnant and expecting her first child with husband William Lee-Kemp.
The former Towie star shared the lovely news with a black and white photo of her cradling her baby bump. In the nude image, Jess is seen looking down at her stomach with a white sheet protecting her modesty.
She wrote in the caption: ‘Beyond grateful for this blessing 🕊👶🏼 Due Spring 2022 🤍.’
Jess was flooded with congratulatory messages from her celebrity pals, including ex Towie star Lucy Mecklenburgh who commented: ‘Congrats darling!! ❤️❤️❤️.’
Nicola McLean wrote: ‘Oh congratulations 😍😍😍.’
Love Island star Amber Davies said: ‘Omg Jess!!!!!! Stop ! I am so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️.’
Jess and William are newlyweds (Picture: GC Images)
Former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James chimed in: ‘Ah so happy for you ! Welcome to the mummy club ❤️🙌.’
News of Jess’ pregnancy comes just two months after the reality star tied the knot with husband William in Mallorca. Her brother, Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan were among guests at the destination nuptials.
Jess, 35, previously told Hello! of her relationship with the 34-year-old businessman: ‘I am very lucky to have him and we have an amazing bond.
‘We are more of a team than ever before. If any year is testament to the strength of a relationship, it is this year in lockdown. I can’t wait for us to be husband and wife.’
The reality star announced her engagement last year as Will popped the question during a ski break. She shared a photo of the pair kissing and gave fans the first look at her stunning engagement ring, stating: ‘A million times YES! 💍❤️ I love you so much x.’
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Jess, who is best known for appearing on Towie from 2010 to 2016, began dating William in January 2019.
She previously dated Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice for a few months, before they split in April 2018. Jess was previously in a long-term relationship with her former Towie co-star Ricky Rayment, but they split in 2014.
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