‘I’m excited for everything, apart from the nappies!’ Jake Quickenden announces girlfriend Sophie Church is PREGNANT as they reveal heartbreak over secret miscarriage last year
Jake Quickenden has revealed he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Sophie Church after suffering a miscarriage last year.
The singer and Dancing On Ice winner, 32, enthused he’s ‘so excited’ to become a dad after embarking on a relationship with his partner, 27, two years ago.
In a joint interview, beauty therapist Sophie gushed about the ‘hands-on’ musician who already plays the role of a stepfather to her six-year-old son Freddie from a previous relationship.
‘I’m excited for everything!’ Jake Quickenden has revealed he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Sophie Church after suffering a miscarriage last year
Father-to-be Jake told Hello! magazine: ‘I’m excited for everything, apart from the nappies! It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I feel completely ready for it.’
The media personality also detailed his relationship with his stepson: ‘Freddie is a little legend. He’s like my best mate. I met him when he was four, but I don’t say that I’m his dad because I’m not and he’s already got a really great dad. He’s got me used to being around kids and it will be so nice to have my own child, too.’
The couple spoke about their heartbreak after suffering a miscarriage last year when the beauty therapist was six weeks pregnant.
Growing a family: The singer and Dancing On Ice winner, 32, enthused he’s ‘so excited’ to become a dad after embarking on a relationship with his partner, 27, two years ago
Blended family: In a joint interview, beauty therapist Sophie gushed about the ‘hands-on’ musician who already plays the role of a stepfather to her six-year-old son Freddie (pictured)
Sophie bravely shared: ‘Even though I was only six weeks pregnant it really hit me hard. With this pregnancy we still carry that worry, so it was nice to have the scan and know that everything is okay.’
The pair had been left ‘disappointed’ as they tried to grow their family for a year and a half, but doting boyfriend Jake reassured the beautician by insisting they should ‘stop putting pressure on themselves’ and declared ‘it will happen when it’s meant to happen’.
The X Factor star also revealed he’ll be sharing his experience as a first-time dad with his close pals, who are also becoming parents.
Earlier this year, Jake told Lorraine viewers about life in lockdown with Sophie and Freddie, sharing: ‘We’re either going to be together, or I’m going to be single by the end of this lockdown, I’ve been winding her up.
‘Little Freddie comes jogging with us, we also play in the garden while Sophie works from home. If we all stick together, we will be stronger in the end.’