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Metro
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
X Factor star shocks fans with suprise baby annoucement
Former X Factor contestant Amelia Lily has revealed that she has welcomed her first child with her fiancée. The singer and TV personality took to social media to share their news by uploading pictures of her newborn daughter. The 30-year-old shared how she had gone through 'rough times' during her pregnancy. Writing on Instagram, she said: 'The best secret we've ever kept… 'Myself and Eddie would like to introduce our daughter. Pearl McQueen. 'Born 23.05.25 at 10:11am weighing a little chunky 8.12lbs. 9 months of carrying you Pearl and being in our little pregnancy bubble. Now you are finally here.' She then continued: 'We've had a bit of a rough start but we're on the mend now.' 'I cannot thank all the midwife's, nurses and consultants at James Cook hospital enough for looking after us both. I'll forever be grateful. 'Baby Pearl, you have made all our dreams come true.' Last year, Aemlia announced her engagement to Eddie McQueen, the son of late Scottish footballer Gordon McQueen. In 2011, Amelia captured the nation's attention when she finished in third place on the eighth series of X Factor. More Trending Lily is remembered for her part in one of the most famous moments in The X Factor history, when she was voted back onto the show after her elimination as a replacement for Frankie Cocozza, who broke competition rules and had to be removed. After reaching the final and finishing in third place behind Marcus Collins and Little Mix, she scored a hit single with You Bring Me Joy. Following X Factor, she went on to join the cast of Geordie Shore in 2020 and has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. View More » More to follow. 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: X Factor winner on crutches for months after suffering 'devastating' injury MORE: X Factor star and Simon Cowell's former bodyguard 'Big Tony' dies aged 64 MORE: Rebecca Ferguson: 'I won't get justice, but I believe in karma'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS X Factor star shocks fans as she reveals she's welcomed a baby girl after secret pregnancy
X Factor star Amelia Lily left fans in shock on Tuesday as she revealed she'd welcomed her first child. The singer, took to Instagram to share a picture of her newborn and penned: 'The best secret we've ever kept… 'Myself and Eddie would like to introduce our daughter. Pearl McQueen. 'Born 23.05.25 at 10:11am weighing a little chunky 8.12lbs. 9 months of carrying you Pearl and being in our little pregnancy bubble. Now you are finally here 'We've had a bit of a rough start but we're on the mend now.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The singer found fame when she appeared on the ITV talent show X Factor in 2011 Amelia continued: 'I cannot thank all the midwife's, nurses and consultants at James Cook hospital enough for looking after us both. I'll forever be grateful. 'Baby Pearl, you have made all our dreams come true.' The singer found fame when she appeared on the ITV talent show X Factor in 2011. Last year she announced her engagement to fiancé Eddie McQueen, sharing on Instagram: 'MRS MCQUEEN TO BE!' It is not know when the couple first got together, but Eddie first appeared on Amelia's Instagram page in September 2023. Amelia rose to stardom while on the singing contest and came in third place, while she was also a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 and was in a romance with I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson. While never fully leaving her music career, she also joined Geordie Shore in 2020 but left after two series.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
X Factor finalist reveals she's given birth to her first child and shares sweet name after keeping pregnancy a secret
X FACTOR finalist Amelia Lily has revealed she's given birth to her first child with fiance Eddie McQueen. The singer, 30, shared the happy news with fans on social media on Tuesday - as she called it the "best secret". 5 5 5 Amelia shared a sweet photo of her newborn daughter and revealed the adorable name. The tot was pictured sleeping in a cot wearing a white baby grow with the words "born in 2025". Amelia revealed she had given birth on Friday and had called her little girl Pearl. Alongside the photo, Amelia wrote: "The best secret we've ever kept… "Myself and Eddie would like to introduce our daughter Pearl McQueen. "Born 23.05.25 at 10:11am weighing a little chunky 8.12lbs." Amelia continued: "Nine months of carrying you Pearl and being in our little pregnancy bubble. "Now you are finally here. "We've had a bit of a rough start but we're on the mend now. Amelia Lily's Inspiring New Role at The Headlight Project "I cannot thank all the midwife's, nurses and consultants at James Cook hospital enough for looking after us both. "I'll forever be grateful. "Baby Pearl, you have made all our dreams come true." In November, Amelia revealed she was e ngaged to boyfriend Eddie McQueen. Eddie is the son of Manchester United and Scotland legend, Gordon McQueen. She proudly showed off her new diamond as she held her hand up to her face. Posting the picture of her with Eddie on her profile, Amelia wrote: "MRS MCQUEEN TO BE!" It is not know when the couple first got together, but Eddie first appeared on Amelia's Instagram page in September 2023. Over the years Amelia has had a number of relationships in the spotlight, including dating Sam Thompson, Jack Baugh and Steve Ruston. The singer was a finalist on the eighth series of X Factor in 2011. The show was won by girl band Little Mix. Since then she's released four singles and supported other acts including Girls Aloud and Olly Murs on tour. She's also appeared in a number of theatre shows. Not only that, Amelia has also taken part in various TV shows. She was on Geordie Shore between 2020 and 2022. The star, from Middlesbrough, also placed second on the twentieth series of Celebrity Big Brother. 5
