Kate Ferdinand reveals baby gender – but admits 'bedlam' party didn't go to plan

Stepfamilies are now the fastest-growing family type in the UK, with celebrities including Kate Ferdinand opening up about their experience as a stepmum. In fact, it’s estimated that one in three of all families are now what we’ve come to call blended families, according to Happy Steps, the research-based stepfamily resource centre. Yet stepmothers still get labelled with outdated stereotypes, portrayed as wicked on outright evil in films and fairytales.

Gary Lineker agreed it was "good to be back" on the BBC to present Manchester City's FA Cup tie against Burnley on Match of the Day Live after stepping back from presenting last weekend in a controversial row over broadcaster's impartiality rules. The former England and Leicester City footballer came under fire for comparing the language used by the government in their asylum plans to 'that used by Germany in the 30s' in a tweet.

Montana Brown has shared a sweet gender reveal video, which confirms her and her partner are expecting a baby boy.The former Love Island star, 27, who announced she's pregnant with her first child with beau Mark O’Connor on Christmas Eve 2022, shared a video to Instagram which showed her popping a balloon filled with blue confetti. In the caption, she wrote: "Baby O’Connor is a…. gender reveal weekend at Huntlington House @uniquehomestays so grateful also for the beautiful decorations and set up by @twooakevents".

Kate Ferdinand has revealed she was left in tears when she didn't receive a Mother's Day card from her husband Rio Ferdinand and his three children after first moving in with them. The former The Only Way is Essex star, 31, opened up about Mother's Day on her podcast Blended, with ex-footballer Rio, 44, joining her as a guest on the latest episode.The couple, who tied the knot 2019 and share son Cree, two, spoke about Kate being a step-mum to Rio's three children, Lorenz, 16, Tate 14, and Tia, 11, from his marriage to Rebecca Ellison, who tragically passed away after a brief battle with cancer in 2015.

Rio Ferdinand says "hunger" and "desire" are key to Erling Haaland's success at Manchester City.

Alison Hammond recently received a marriage proposal at an airport, her flying companion Kate Garraway has revealed. Kate, 55, revealed a hilarious travel moment that happened when she was travelling with fellow TV presenter Alison, which ended in a marriage proposal from a stranger. Speaking to I'm a Celebrity...

Kate Ferdinand has already decided what kind of birth she wants for her second child with husband Rio. The 31 year old welcomed their son Cree into the world back in 2020 under less-than-ideal circumstances, having endured hours of labour before doctors were forced into performing an emergency C-section. Now, the former The Only Way is Essex star is taking matters into her own hands, as Kate revealed on the Motherkind podcast this week: "I'm having a C-section because I had to have an emergency one last time, and that's OK.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann and her fiancé Lorri Haines have shared the happy news that they're expecting a baby, after months of rumours and fan speculation. Sharing the news with an exclusive OK! photoshoot, Ferne has since taken to Instagram to share one of the photos with her 2.9 million followers.

Kate Moss is reflecting on what she’s learned about herself as a woman on her wellness journey in this exclusive interview to mark International Women’s Day.She tells HELLO!: "The most important lesson I have learned is how taking some time out for myself, even a few moments each day, can make a difference to how I manage my day. As a working mother [to Lila, 20], running a business, it can be difficult sometimes but meditating or spending some time in my garden helps me focus."Kate's own wellness journey, which she's taken with her close-knit group of friends over the years, has inspired her business venture, Cosmoss.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper's desperate words when he faced a deadly battle with sepsis.  Kate, who has cared for Derek since 2020 when he first became ill with Covid at the onset of the pandemic, divulged into the moment when he was minutes from death.   During the summer of 2022, Derek was hurried to hospital after he was diagnosed with sepsis, where the severe condition nearly killed him.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is 'confident' about the Reds' chances against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

Good Morning Britain's much-loved presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the shocking financial cost of caring for her husband Derek, who has remained seriously ill since contracting long-Covid three years ago. Speaking to The Sun this week, the mum-of-two, 55, described everyday as a "roller-coaster", unsure whether Derek's health will improve or decline from one day to the next.

Charlotte Dawson appeared to reveal the gender of her second child in a recent Instagram video. The 30 year old reality TV star recently announced she's expecting another baby with her fiancé Matt Sarsfield, 31, and has been keeping her fans updated on social media with her pregnancy. Charlotte, who already shares son Noah, two, with Matt, shared an adorable clip of her with her young son on social media recently, and appeared to let her second baby's gender slip before realising her mistake.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner revealed the gender of her unborn baby in a super sweet moment that saw her niece Bessie and nephew Bobby talking to her bump.The Channel 4 star announced her news as she encouraged little Bobby to be excited for another boy in the family during Friday night's episode. Sharing a look at her now-blossoming baby bump while sat on the sofa with her sister Izzi, Ellie pulled up her jumper to give the children a glimpse. Viewers were overjoyed for the 32 year old star, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Nat Eddleston, as they watched her coo over the reveal.

Kate and Rio Ferdinand opened up about some of the heated arguments they've had since announcing they're expecting another child. The couple announced that they will welcome a baby girl on her Blended podcast, and also opened up about the complications they've faced while expanded their family. Kate, 31 and Rio, 44, already share a two year old son Cree.

Kate, who is already a doting mum to son Cree, took to her Instagram to confirm the happy news on January 29 with the 31-year-old, who married former Manchester United star Rio in 2019, could be seen in a black and white video, set to Minnie Riperton's Lovin' You, walking away from the camera before she turned around as she beamed for the camera before lovingly placing her hand on her blossoming baby bump as she sported a figure-hugging dress and long-line coat. Kate, who is stepmother to husband Rio's children Tate, 13, Lorenz, 15, and Tia, 11, captioned the heartwarming post: "We’ve been praying for you…" with the happy news coming several months after the mum-of-one suffered a devastating miscarriage. READ MORE: Molly-Mae Hague sparks Tommy Fury confusion as he shares first message since going home after Jake Paul victoryAnd now, weeks after sharing their special news with the world, Kate and Rio, 44, have confirmed they'll be adding a baby girl to their growing brood.

Kate Ferdinand has shared the gender of her and her husband Rio’s baby following a reveal party that didn’t quite go to plan. The pair shared their pregnancy joy earlier this year following a devastating miscarriage in July last year. The reality TV star, 31, shares two-year-old son Cree with footballer husband, Rio Ferdinand, 44, who Kate married in 2019.

Rio Ferdinand are expecting a baby girl.  The former TOWIE star, 31, who announced she is expecting her second child with the ex footballer, 44, in January, said they are beyond excited to be welcoming a daughter.  Kate married footballer Rio in 2019, already share son Cree, two, together, and she is step-mum to Rio's three children Lorenz, 16, Tate, 14, and Tia, 11.

Bianca Gascoigne has revealed her gorgeous baby daughter's name in a sweet post that also unveiled her stunning new nursery. The social media influencer and Celebrity Big Brother star looked absolutely stunning as she donned a white sheer nightgown for a series of snaps in her baby girl's bedroom, posing with her little girl in her arms.The 36 year old announced her newborn tot's name is Blake Sunshine, with an incredible name installation to match. Above a classic white wooden cot, little Blake had an enormous feathered cloud overlooking her, with her name in white neon lights in the middle.

Kate Ferdinand has left a new business venture after “falling out” with its founder, according to reports.The former TOWIE star, 31, resigned as a director of Dolly Donuts earlier this month and the Instagram account for the sweet treat business now appears to be set to private, with the company bio reading: “Temporarily closed”. Kate’s business partner Lisa Moralee remains the company’s only active director, according to Companies House, after she partnered with baker Amy Clayton to launch the Dolly Donuts cafe in South London in 2021.The influencer, who is currently pregnant with her second child with husband Rio Ferdinand, 44, appeared in a video with her business partners in April last year, where she introduced her fans to the cafe business.