Chelsie Padley, star of Tracy Beaker, revealed her pregnancy in an endearing video that saw her fall into delighted emotions.
The actress, best known for her role as Louise Govern in the popular children’s TV show, announced her pregnancy to her fans on Wednesday with adorable footage of her when she received her pregnancy test results.
The 31-year-old began the video in selfie mode, sobbing into her hands after discovering she will be a first-time mother.
The video then shows the BBC personality hugging her partner Iain George and joyously announcing him they were expecting.
Fans were given a glimpse of the moment Chelsie announced the news to her parents with a pregnancy test in a box as the little film continued.
Over the duration of the video, other family members were given baby-related rewards including cards and baby-grows.
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The touching video concluded with a note announcing the couple’s impending arrival in September.
Chelsie posted the news with the message, ‘Baby George, you are SO loved already [sic]’.
Fellow Tracy Beaker actor Dani Harmer was among others to send their congrats to the actress, penning: ‘oh I’m so so so happy for you both [sic]’.
The actress also addressed the news on her Instagram story, presenting an excited-looking photo with a lengthy comment.
Chelsie typed: ‘Can’t quite cope with the love tbh. Have barely posted the last two months (now you know why) and the sheer amount of love and kindness that’s hit us this last hour is beyond overwhelming.
‘THANK YOU. I have SO much to fill you in on and I’m so glad I can now, so I will respond to the love and tell you errrrrthing tomorrow but this exhausted preggo has to sleep rn. Love you.
‘P.s As if I’m gonna be a mum hahhahahahahah.
‘P.p.s I can’t believe I can say it now [sic]’.
She finished off her uploading with a picture of her baby’s scan and a poll that asked fans whether they thought her child would be a ‘handsome chap’ or a ‘sassy queen’.