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Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC presenter, 40, announces pregnancy after ‘emotional' fertility struggle
A BBC presenter announced her pregnancy live on air after admitting she had gone through an 'emotional' struggle with infertility. Michelle Ackerley, 40, has presented shows such as Crimewatch, The One Show and Watchdog. Currently, she is presenting on BBC One's Morning Live show and was seen today alongside co-host Gethin Jones, 47. After being introduced by Jones, he told viewers at home that she had 'some news'. Ackerley responded: 'I have actually, yes. I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy. 'It's just come out slowly but surely. I am four months pregnant.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The news caused guests on the show to smile and clap as they gave their congratulations. Ackerley went on to explain how she had been 'waking up in the middle of the night at 3am' and she would nudge her husband to say this is 'what we've got to get used to, no sleep'. Last year, the presenter married Ben Ryan, who is a performance director at Premier League football team Brentford. Ryan formerly coached the England Rugby 7's team as well as Fiji, which he helped win a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Writing on Instagram, Ackerley said: '[I] can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married.' She also added that she is 'nervous' but is cautiously excited. In a full post she said: 'I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. 'Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health – can really make a difference. 'Even at the very start of this year, I was gearing up for yet another endo[metriosis] procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it.' Endometriosisis a debilitating chronic condition that causes painful or heavy periods. More Trending It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. Most times, tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside of it. It is said that the condition can decrease a person's quality of life due to severe pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and infertility, according to the World Health Organisation. View More » For more information about endometriosis, visit the WHO here. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: This is what happens to your body when you have babies in quick succession MORE: TV star dubbed 'everyone's childhood crush in the 80s' becomes a granny MORE: How to watch 'one of the most important movies' in David Attenborough's career
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC presenter announces pregnancy live on air after ‘emotional' struggle with fertility
BBC presenter Michelle Ackerley has announced live on air that she is pregnant following an 'emotional' struggle with infertility and endometriosis. The 40-year-old, who has presented Crimewatch, The One Show and Watchdog, married Ben Ryan, a performance director at Premier League football team Brentford, last year. Ackerley can currently be seen on BBC One's Morning Live and was introduced on Tuesday's episode (6 May) by co-host Gethin Jones, who told viewers that she has 'some news'. 'I have actually, yes,' she responded. 'I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy… it's just come out slowly but surely,' Ackerley added. 'I am four months pregnant.' The guests smiled and clapped at the surprise news, with Ackerley 'thanking' them for their congratulations. She also said that she had been 'waking up in the middle of the night at 3am', at which time she would nudge her husband and say that '[this is] what we've got to get used to, no sleep, so let's have a conversation in the middle of the night'. Jones said 'congratulations', and added that the team is 'so, so happy' for her. Michelle Ackerley and Gethin Jones (Getty Images for The National Lottery) Ackerley also wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she 'can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married', and said their next chapter in October will begin 'albeit with nervous and cautious excitement'. She wrote: 'I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. 'Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health – can really make a difference. 'Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo(metriosis) procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it.' Endometriosis UK, a registered charity, says the debilitating chronic condition causes painful or heavy periods. In most cases, this growth happens on and around organs in the pelvic cavity, and the tissue in endometriosis acts just like it would inside the uterus: it grows, thickens and tries to shed with every menstrual cycle. With endometriosis, the tissue has no way of leaving the body and it can cause a lot of pain and lead to other complications, including infertility. Symptoms of endometriosis generally develop before the age of 30 and can include any of the following: heavy periods, painful menstrual cramps, pain during or after sex, painful bowel movements and urination, pain in the abdomen or lower back that can last throughout the cycle, and difficulty getting pregnant. It is still unclear exactly why endometriosis occurs, but oestrogen production, genes, and the immune system are all thought to play a role in the development of this condition. There is evidence that endometriosis can be passed down through the genes, meaning a person may be more likely to have it if someone in their biological family does. Additionally, someone may also be more likely to develop endometriosis if they reproduce later in life, or not at all. Many people with endometriosis are informally diagnosed and treated based on their symptoms, but in more severe cases, an official diagnosis of endometriosis can be confirmed with a simple laparoscopic surgery. Additional reporting by PA.
South Wales Argus
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Michelle Ackerley announces pregnancy on Morning Live after infertility struggle
The BBC presenter, also known for fronting Crimewatch and Watchdog, married Ben Ryan, a performance director at Brentford FC, last year. Introduced by her Morning Live co-host Gethin Jones as having 'some news', Ackerley told the BBC One programme: 'I have actually, yes. 'I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy… it's just come out slowly but surely,' she added. 'I am four months pregnant.' The guests smiled and clapped at the surprise news, with 40-year-old Ackerley 'thanking' them for their congratulations. She also said that she had been 'waking up in the middle of the night at 3am', and nudging her husband Ryan, a former rugby coach, saying this is 'what we've got to get used to, no sleep, so let's have a conversation in the middle of the night'. Jones said 'congratulations' and added that the team is 'so, so happy' for her. Ackerley also wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she 'can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married', and said their next chapter in October will be begin 'albeit with nervous and cautious excitement'. Michelle Ackerley (Ian West/PA) She wrote: 'I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. 'Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference. 'Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo(metriosis) procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. 'The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it.' Charity Endometriosis UK says the debilitating chronic condition causes painful or heavy periods. It may also lead to infertility, fatigue and bowel and bladder problems and affects around 1.5 million women in the UK.
RTÉ News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Michelle Ackerley announces pregnancy on Morning Live after infertility struggle
Michelle Ackerley has announced her pregnancy on BBC programme Morning Live following an "emotional" struggle with infertility and endometriosis. The presenter, also known for fronting Crimewatch and Watchdog, married Ben Ryan, a performance director at Brentford FC, last year. Introduced by her Morning Live co-host Gethin Jones as having "some news", Ackerley told the BBC One programme: "I have actually, yes. "I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy… it's just come out slowly but surely," she added. "I am four months pregnant." 🍼 Michelle has just shared some beautiful news! Huge congratulations to @MichAckerley and her husband Ben — we couldn't be happier to welcome a new member to the Morning Live family! 👪🥳 — BBC Morning Live (@BBCMorningLive) May 6, 2025 The guests smiled and clapped at the surprise news, with 40-year-old Ackerley "thanking" them for their congratulations. She also said that she had been "waking up in the middle of the night at 3am", and nudging her husband Ryan, a former rugby coach, saying this is "what we've got to get used to, no sleep, so let's have a conversation in the middle of the night". Jones said "congratulations" and added that the team is "so, so happy" for her. Ackerley also wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she "can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married", and said their next chapter in October will be begin "albeit with nervous and cautious excitement". She wrote: "I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. "Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference. "Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo(metriosis) procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.
Leader Live
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Michelle Ackerley announces pregnancy on Morning Live after infertility struggle
The BBC presenter, also known for fronting Crimewatch and Watchdog, married Ben Ryan, a performance director at Brentford FC, last year. Introduced by her Morning Live co-host Gethin Jones as having 'some news', Ackerley told the BBC One programme: 'I have actually, yes. 'I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy… it's just come out slowly but surely,' she added. 'I am four months pregnant.' The guests smiled and clapped at the surprise news, with 40-year-old Ackerley 'thanking' them for their congratulations. She also said that she had been 'waking up in the middle of the night at 3am', and nudging her husband Ryan, a former rugby coach, saying this is 'what we've got to get used to, no sleep, so let's have a conversation in the middle of the night'. Jones said 'congratulations' and added that the team is 'so, so happy' for her. Ackerley also wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she 'can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married', and said their next chapter in October will be begin 'albeit with nervous and cautious excitement'. Michelle Ackerley (Ian West/PA) She wrote: 'I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. 'Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference. 'Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo(metriosis) procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. 'The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it.' Charity Endometriosis UK says the debilitating chronic condition causes painful or heavy periods. It may also lead to infertility, fatigue and bowel and bladder problems and affects around 1.5 million women in the UK.
