Gary Lucy has joyfully revealed the gender of his baby with ex-girlfriend Laura Anderson, but the expectant mother is currently mum.
The former couple revealed in February that they were expecting their first child together, but they divorced soon after.
Since then, public tensions between the two have risen, with Gary, 41, claiming the relationship ended because he was unwilling to relocate to Scotland, where Laura, 33, mostly resides, because he wanted to be near to his other children from prior relationships.
Laura later refuted this and stated that she was content for Gary to share his time between their two hometowns, with him dwelling in Essex.
Gary has now announced that he is expecting a girl with the reality star in a new update on the prenatal journey.
The Hollyoaks star uploaded a snapshot of a pink crown with the words ‘daddy’s girl’ written beneath it on Instagram.
It also featured a baby scan and the message: ‘For everyone that’s been asking… let’s hope she inherits her Mummys looks,’ hinting that he’s on good terms with Laura.
Gary also told his followers: ‘Thanks for all the lovely messages from everyone… so excited to meet my little baby bear soon!’
Laura hasn’t mentioned the baby’s gender on social media since Gary announced it.
In recent weeks, the Love Island actress has been relaxing on vacation in the Maldives, where she stayed at the exclusive Ayada resort.
Laura’s vacation occurred shortly after she explained the cause for her breakup from Gary, whom she made public at Christmas.
She wrote in an Instagram post: ‘I had no intention to comment on the breakdown of my relationship with Gary. However, due to what has now been publicly shared by other parties, I have been left with no choice.
‘Gary and I are no longer together due to multiple reasons which will remain private
‘Our plan was for me to move to Essex to start our family which I was more than happy to do. However since the breakdown of our relationship I have remained at home in Scotland. My priority is bringing my baby up in a calm and stable environment.
‘I never asked or expected Gary to move to Scotland. I fully support him living in Essex to be close to his four amazing children.’
She concluded: ‘I am fully focused on having a healthy, happy pregnancy and remain excited to share this incredible journey with you all.’
Gary and Lucy met on Celebs Go Dating last year and reaffirmed their affection as they spent Christmas together.
Source My Celebrity Life.