Amy Childs: 'I'm not taking maternity leave – I'll be filming straight after birth'

With her due date just around the corner, Amy Childs has showcased her blossoming baby bump as she opened up about preparing to welcome her twins. The TOWIE star, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a casual selfie, which saw her ample bump on show alongside a grey sports bra and under-bump leggings.

Thirteen years after first barrelling onto our screens with more drama, romance and intense feuds than you can shake a stick at, The Only Way Is Essex returns for a brand new series on Sunday 26 March. Now in it’s 31st season, fans will once again be treated to the latest glitz, glamour, and gossip of Essex’s most colourful characters.

EastEnders star Ellie Dadd dolled herself up for a big 18th birthday bash this month. Recognised amongst soap lovers for portraying Amy Mitchell, the teenager uploaded a gallery of glamorous photos onto Instagram earlier in the week, showing off the breathtaking party grounds while posing in a white ballgown and high heels.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs exclusively revealed to OK! that she’s expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq – something which came as a shock to the pair. While Amy, 32, had come off contraception last year, the reality TV star didn’t expect to conceive so quickly as she discovered she was pregnant just two months later. Making the surprise even bigger, she later found out she’s carrying twins.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has warned that further driving tests could be cancelled in April as strikes across the sector continue.

Brits saw a stunning Northern Lights display take over the sky in some parts of the UK last night (Thursday March 23).

The Only Way is Essex's Amy Childs has told fans she feels like a 'terrible mum' as she sought their advice. The reality star, who is currently pregnant with twins, is a doting mum to her two children, daughter Polly and son Ritchie but ahead of the birth of her first children with partner Billy Delbosq, Amy is concerned for her firstborn.

As Amy Childs ’ due date grows closer by the day, the TOWIE star has delighted her fans on social media as she gave a sneaky glimpse at the incredible nursery that awaits her twins on their arrival. The 32 year old star, first revealed she was expecting twins with her First Dates boyfriend, Billy Delbosq last October, and since then has been sharing behind the scenes details of her pregnancy journey so far.

Amy Childs is known for her signature dark brunette hair colour, but the star of The Only Way is Essex has decided to change things up a bit ahead of the birth of her twins. In an Instagram story she posted on Tuesday, Amy showed off her upgraded hair with a fresh dark colour, and two platinum blonde sections at the front of her hair for a flattering take on the ‘skunk’ hair colour trend.

Amy Childs was one of the stars who received designer goods on Mother's Day, with the TOWIE favourite being handed a Louis Vuitton gift by her young daughter Polly on Sunday. Amy, 32, who is expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq, documented her Mother's Day celebrations on Instagram, revealing she was woken up by daughter Polly, five, who presented her with a large envelope and Louis Vuitton bag to start the day. The TOWIE star, who is also mum to son Ritchie, four, filmed the sweet moment and shared a clip on her Stories.

Amy Childs has said her nursery fees are already a "fortune" as she prepares for the arrival of her twins.The TOWIE favourite, 32, is expecting twins with her beau Billy Delbosq, with their little bundles of joy expected to arrive next month. Amy is already mum to two children from previous relationships: Polly, five, and Ritchie, four. Ritchie isn't in school yet, meaning Amy is still paying for his childcare and forks out an eye-watering £100 a day in nursery fees.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs exclusively revealed to OK! that she’s expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq – something which came as a shock to the pair. While Amy, 32, had come off contraception last year, the reality TV star didn’t expect to conceive so quickly as she discovered she was pregnant just two months later. Making the surprise even bigger, she later found out she’s carrying twins.

EastEnders star Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell on the BBC soap, got glammed up to celebrate her 18th birthday as the star looked worlds away from her character.The actress normally wears colourful T-shirts, track-suits and jeans as teen Amy on the soap.The character also styles her blonde locks into a plain straight style with a half-up ponytail and a centre parting. But the stunning beauty pulled out all the stops to show her own style for her big birthday, as she posted a snap of her blowdried tresses and ultra glam makeup on Instagram. Opting for full smokey eyeshadow and eyeliner, the teen star finished off her look with a slick of lipgloss and bronzed cheeks as she got ready for the big night out.

Amy Childs has said she's "ready to pop" with her twins as she revealed her blossoming bump and said she's feeling "twinges". The former TOWIE star, 32, is already a proud mum to little Polly, five, and Ritchie, four, and is now expecting twins with her partner businessman Billy Delbosq.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK! , Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about separating the twins at night time, her bad anxiety episodes, and helping close pal Amy Childs preparing for the arrival of her twins… I’ve separated the twins at night time I’ve separated the twins.They don’t sleep in the same room anymore.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs exclusively revealed with OK! that she’s expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq – something which came as a shock to the pair. While Amy, 32, had come off contraception earlier this year, the reality TV star didn’t expect to conceive so quickly as she discovered she was pregnant just two months later. Making the surprise even bigger, she later found out she’s carrying twins.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK!, Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about the loneliness of motherhood, getting back in front of the camera and taking her twins to nursery.

Frankie Essex has taken to her Instagram to wish a happy birthday to her late mum Tina for what would have been her 60th birthday.The former TOWIE star, 35, shared a sweet photo of her nine month old twins, Logan and Luella, edited to look like they are sitting in Tina's lap as they all smile to the camera.The beautiful image was created by Luxe Photo Merges. Frankie penned: "Happy 60th Birthday Nanny Tina we love you. "Wishing my mummy a happy 60th heavenly birthday you would have been the best nanny to our babies and I know you would have been absolutely smitten with them love and miss you every day mum." Fellow TOWIE star Amy Childs commented: "Thinking of you today Frankie, your mum would be so proud of you, the best mummy to them twins.

Amy Childs has offered her social media followers a major health update after having a scan for her upcoming twins with Billy Delbosq. The former Towie star, who joined the show in 2010 with the likes of Joey Essex, Gemma Collins and James Argent, is fast approaching her due date of April 26. Amy, 32, has been updating fans on her pregnancy journey so far, and on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to answer some questions from her 790k followers.

Amy Childs has offered her social media followers a major health update after having a scan for her upcoming twins with Billy Delbosq.The former Towie star, who joined the show in 2010 with the likes of Joey Essex, Gemma Collins and James Argent, is fast approaching her due date of April 26. Amy, 32, has been updating fans on her pregnancy journey so far, and on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to answer some questions from her 790k followers.