This Morning star announces she’s pregnant and apologises to fans for keeping it secret

SIAN Welby has revealed she is pregnant with her first child.

The Capital Breakfast host, who recently presented This Morning, shared the news with fans today – and apologized for keeping it a secret.

Sian Welby – who has become the face of This Morning – is pregnant Credit: Rex

Sian shared the news live on air today

She shared a series of photos of her growing baby bump

Speaking on air today, Sian, 37, said: “I have a little announcement for you! I am pregnant! I don’t know how I managed to hide it from you for so long.

“Lies, frauds, lies! I couldn’t wait to tell you. This is a whole new journey for me and I want to take you all on it, and don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere!

“This is going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to share it with you all.”

Sian is engaged to radio producer Jake Beckett, who popped the question last summer.

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Reacting to the news, Sian’s co-host Roman Kemp said: “Oh my God! Oh, my friend, I’m so happy for both you and Jake!” and Chris Stark said, “Is this for real? That’s the most exciting news ever!”

Sian was inundated with messages and calls from Capital listeners this morning congratulating her on the news.

Sian will be taking a break over the summer but will return to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby later in the year.

The star took on main hosting duties on This Morning for the first time this year after appearing as a roving reporter and showbiz pundit.

She appeared alongside Dermot O’Leary and drew the inevitable comparisons to former presenter Holly Willoughby, who left the show last October after 14 years.

Behind the scenes with Sian Welby for Fabulous magazine

Speaking afterwards about getting such a big gig and the comments about Holly, Sian said: “I suppose you would get comparisons when you walked into any job where someone had worked for years.

“Obviously I’m not offended by it because I love Holly, she’s my idol. I take it as a huge compliment! But at the same time I’m not reading anything into it. In show business you can’t overthink anything and I’m just grateful that I got to do that week . I’d like to do more.”

Sian’s fiance Jake is a producer on the Heart breakfast show, hosted by Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden.

Just last week, Sian admitted that her wedding plans were on hold to focus on work for a while – with a stint on This Morning opening up new opportunities.

She said: “This feels like a working year and I have to put my head down and move on.”