Make way for a new generation of TV icons because a bunch of reality stars have announced pregnancies in 2024.
From The Block faves to throwback Married at First Sight Australia sweethearts, it seems every corner of the reality TV pyramid is preparing to welcome a bub.
So, which of your fave reality TV personalities are set to welcome new additions in 2024?
Sophie Tieman and Joe Bolster
The Bachelor Australia 2018‘s Sophie Tieman has announced she’s having another baby with her hubby Joe Bolster!
On April 24, the former reality star posted a video of her baby bump to Instagram, before sharing the big news with her followers.
“Surprise💫 Newest little love on their way,” she wrote to the captions. And we’re over the moon for her!
This comes as the pair welcomed their first child, Arabella, in October 2023.
Leah Costa and Dempsey Kelly
The Bachelor Australia 2017‘s Leah Costa and her partner Dempsey Kelly have revealed that they’re going to be parents!
On April 6, Leah posted a pic of a baby romper, alongside sonogram snaps, to share the news with her followers.
“What a crazy perfect few years,” she wrote in the caption.
“2022, we met, and life finally just made sense. In 2023, we bought our dream home and decided we were ready to grow our family. 2024, and we’re so excited to meet our little boy in September. Soon to be a family of 6.”
Jesse Raeburn and Mel Manson
The Block 2019‘s Jesse Raeburn and Mel Manson have announced that they’re expecting their second child!
On April 7, the couple shared sweet snaps of Mel’s baby bump.
“The most beautiful surprise,” they wrote in the captions. “We’re excited to announce that in August 2024, our little family of three will become four.” And our hearts!
The pair also share a daughter, Khloe, who’ll be turning two in May.
Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith
Bachelor In Paradise Australia couple Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith have announced they’re expecting their first child.
Fans have been calling them “Mum and Dad” since they found love on the Fiji-based dating show back in 2020, and now, they’re taking on the monikers for real!
The beloved pair took to Instagram on April 3 to share the special news with their loved ones and fans.
“Been keeping a little secret,” Alisha, who first appeared in the franchise on The Bachelor 2018, wrote.
“Baby Smith arriving September.”
The post included a happy snap of Alisha with Glenn — who was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-him suitor on Angie Kent‘s 2019 season of The Bachelorette — holding a sonogram.
Brenton Parkes and Beth Parkes
Big Brother Australia 2022 intruder Brenton Parkes and his wife Beth have announced that they’re about to expand to a family of four!
On March 29, the couple took to Instagram to share the news with their followers.
“Thank you God for blessing our family with another child — such a sweet gift from above,” they wrote alongside a series of pics of Beth’s baby bump.
The pair also share a son, Luca, whom they welcomed in March 2022.
Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant
Married at First Sight Australia 2019‘s Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant have announced that they’re expecting their second child.
On February 25, the golden couple took to Instagram to announce the big news.
“When three becomes four,” they captioned a video of their son Oliver kissing Jules’ pregnant belly.
“We both can only imagine our hearts’ capacity to love will just keep on expanding,” they added.
“So excited to announce we have a new addition to the family joining us in July!” And we’re not crying, you are!
Jonethen Musulin and Lilli Newman
Married at First Sight Australia 2020‘s Jonethen Musulin and his wife Lilli Newman are expecting their first child and we can’t contain our excitement!
On February 7, the pair took to Instagram to announce the big news.
“Winter Baby Incoming #minimusulin,” they wrote alongside a pic of Jonethan with his hands around his wife’s belly.
Many friends of the couple filled the comments section with love.
“Sometimes news is just a thing that gives you the biggest smile… Love you and am super excited for you both,” MAFS 2020’s Steve Burley wrote. Influencer Tegan Phillipa added: “Eeeeeep cat is out of the bag or cute bump is free… So excited, love birds.”
Dylan Adams and Jenny Heath
The Block 2022‘s Dylan Adams and Jenny Heath are adding a child to their team of two.
In an Instagram post on January 28, the couple — who wed in 2023 — admitted they’ve “been keeping a little secret”.
“Baby Adams due July,” they wrote beside a carousel of pics from a beachside photoshoot where Jenny showed off her growing bump and ultrasound pics.
A bunch of The Block alumni congratulated Dylan and Jenny, including 2023 fave Liberty Paschke, who said it was “awesome news”.
Meanwhile, Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson from the 2021 season wrote, “Congrats, guys, how exciting for you both.”
Johnny and Kerry Balbuziente
Married at First Sight Australia‘s Johnny and Kerry (née Knight) Balbuziente are going to be PARENTS!
The intruder faves from the 2021 marriage experiment took to Instagram to announce on January 25 that their little family is set to grow by one.
“Baby B incoming, June 2024,” they wrote alongside a photo of the couple and their dog.
“Thrilled to be adding a much-wanted and already so-loved member to our family.”
Adding that their pregnancy “journey took a bit longer than [they’d] hoped for, ” Johnny and Kerry acknowledged that the road to parenthood hasn’t been “as long as [it is for] others. “
“Thinking of everyone still on their path.”
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