Sam Faiers reveals she's pregnant with her third child

She's announced the lovely news on Instagram!

Author: Alex RossPublished 23rd Nov 2021

Former TOWIE star Sam Faiers and her long-term partner Paul Knightley are expecting their third together, the happy couple have announced!

The pair, who are already parents to five-year-old son Paul and four-year-old daughter Rosie, announced the news on social media today (Tuesday 23rd November), with a super cute photo!

Sharing a black and white snap of her two kids kissing her tiny baby bump, Sam wrote: 'Soon to be a family of 5 ❤️ We have a spring baby on the way ☺️🤰🏽 We’re so happy and feeling blessed 🙏❤️ ps keeping this little one a surprise 💙💖?'. (sic)

Sam's fellow reality TV stars were quick to congratulate her on the snap. Love Island's Olivia Attwood wrote: 'Congratulations darling ❤️❤️❤️', with her best friend Luisa Zissman adding: '❤️❤️❤️❤️'.

Ferne McCann then commented: '💙💗💙💗💙💗💙💗 sooooooo excited', with TOWIE star Amy Childs adding: 'Congrats my darling xxxx'. (sic)

Celebs Go Dating expert Anna Williamson then wrote: 'Ahhhhhhh Sam huge congratulations ❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)

Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in the coming months:

Peter and Emily Andre

Peter Andre and his wife Emily announced in October that they are expecting their third child together! The couple shared the lovely news on Instagram by sharing a snap of their ultrasound scan. Peter is also dad to Princess and Junior with his ex-wife Katie Price.

Sam and Briony Aston

In November 2023, Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and his wife Briony revealed that they are expecting their third child! The couple are already proud parents to Sonny and Daisy.

Ashanti and Nelly

According to reports, after rekindling their romance earlier this year, American singers Ashanti and Nelly are now expecting their first child together. A source told US Weekly: "Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together."

Olly Murs and Amelia Tank

Just six months after getting married, pop star Olly Murs and his wife Amelia Tank announced they are expecting their first child together in 2024! The pair confirmed their lovely news with a cute photo on Instagram.

Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow

Love Island 2017 couple Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow announced in December that they are expecting their third child together! The couple are already proud parents to two daughters and are now expecting a baby boy in May 2024.

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma

In December 2023, actress Hilary Duff announced she was expecting her fourth child via a Christmas card with her husband Matthew Koma!

Jessica Hayes and Zeb

Love Island 2015 winner Jessuca Hayes and her fiancé Zeb announced the lovely news in December 2023 that they are expecting a baby! Jess shared the news on Instagram with a sweet video of her first son, Presley, kissing her blossoming baby bump.

Emily Atack

At the end of 2023, actress Emily Atack announced she's expecting her first chid! Sharing a photo of herself on Instagram, the former I'm A Celeb star said: 'I've never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time'.

Fleur East and Marcel Badiane-Robin

Radio presenter and singer Fleur East announced on New Year's Day 2024 that she is expecting her first child with her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin. Fleur shared her happy news on Instagram, revealing her bump.

Emily Miller and Cam Holmes

Reality stars Emily Miller and Cam Holmes, who met on Netflix show Too Hot Too Handle, delighted fans in the New Year by announcing they were expecting their first child together!

Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight

MAFS Australia couple Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight, who met on the show in 2020, announced in January 2024 they are expecting their first child together! The pair, who got married for real in 2023, took to Instagram to confirm their lovely news, revealing their baby is due in June.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge

Model Sofia Richie shared the lovely news that she and her husband Elliot Grainge are expecting their first child! The couple tied the knot in April 2023.

Joe and Rosie Wicks

Fitness guru Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie announced in January 2024 that they are expecting their fourth baby! The happy couple, who are already parents to India, Marley and Leni, shared their exciting news on Instagram.

Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson

MAFS Australia couple Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson announced in February 2024 that they are expecting their second child together! The couple welcomed their son Ollie in 2020. Cam and Jules' second baby is due in July 2024.

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens announced she was pregnant with her first child at the Oscars in March 2024. Vanessa was glowing as she showed off her bump on the red carpet. The news arrives one year after she married Cole Tucker.

Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French

Disney star and American actress Ashley Tisdale announced in March she's expecting her second child with husband Christopher French. The pair welcomed a daughter called Jupiter Iris French in March 2021.

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich

Glee actress Lea Michele and her husband Zandy Reich announced in March they are expecting their first child together. Lea posted the most stunning photo of her bump to social media, writing: 'Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed. 💛'. (sic)

As stated in her adorable announcement, Sam will be keeping the gender of her unborn child a secret, with the couple due to find out during the birth next Spring.

The lovely news comes after Sam and Paul decided to quit popular ITVBe show Sam and Billie Faiers: The Mummy Diaries, with Sam's sister Billie Faiers later turning the show into Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries.

Following her split from fellow TOWIE star Joey Essex, Sam has been smitten with former property developer Paul Knightly since the pair started dating in 2014.

The pair welcomed baby Paul in 2015, before Sam gave birth to Rosie in 2017.

Sam has made it no secret that she'd like to expand her family in the near future. During a Q&A on Instagram earlier this year, Sam admitted now would be the perfect time to extend her brood.

When a fan asked: 'Do you like the age gap between your kids? And would you want bigger if you had two more?' Sam responded: 'Personally I found it a little difficult in the early days as I was breastfeeding Rosie whilst Paul was still in nappies and wanting my attention a lot.

'I wouldn't change it for the world. But when we have more I think it would be maybe next year? Who knows.. @PaulKnightley.'

Congratulations to Sam and Paul!👶

Now read:

Celebrities who've welcomed babies in 2021

The top baby names predicted for 2022

Little Mix babies: All you need to know about Leigh-Anne and Perrie's babies

How to listen to Free Radio:

For great music, brilliant banter and incredible competitions tune into Free Radio on FM, on your digital radio, on your phone, and on your smart speaker across the West Midlands. We give you the biggest hits from the world’s hottest artists. You’ll find new favourites every day and hear the songs you've missed from the last few years.