Emily Atack surprises fans by announcing she's pregnant with first child

Emily Atack has left fans stunned after returning to social media to announce she's pregnant with her first child.

Atack - best known for her portrayal of Charlotte Hinchcliffe in British comedy show The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010 - has shocked her fans with the unexpected announcement.

The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner up took to her Instagram account on Saturday (30 December) to post a snap of her bump and share the happy news that she is expecting her first child with her nuclear scientist boyfriend.

The actor has reportedly been in a relationship with Dr Alistair Garner for at least a few months, having been pictured together once in September.

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But the relationship news was also a surprise to fans as Atack was in the middle of a social media break when the news came out about their partnership.

The pair haven’t been public with their relationship, but a source reportedly told The Sun that the couple are setting up a home together in preparation for their baby who is due in April 2024.

In the Instagram post the 34-year-old wrote: “Hello Everyone, it’s been a little while but I’m back with some news. I’m delighted to share with you all that we’re having a baby!!

“I’ve never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time. Please go easy on me.”

She continued: “Every day is mixed with thrill, fear, joy, hysteria, topped off with a lot of vomiting - a bit like when you’ve just stepped off of the Oblivion at Alton Towers on a hangover.

“I’ve got to know my body on such an insane level. It’s made me appreciate the one I’ve been given SO much, I’m doing my absolute best to make it a home for the little squid I’m growing.

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“We can already sense the baby is reclined on a mattress of peanut butter and jam sandwiches in there, demanding more chocolate buttons.

“I’m so happy to be writing all of this to you all. You’ve always stuck by me through the years, do stick around to watch me enter my mum era. Christ. Let’s go."

After announcing her pregnancy, the comedian’s fans and fellow celebs flew to the comments to give the mum-to-be their congratulations.

Presenter and loveable TV personality Rylan Clark wrote: “Babe we said we wasn’t gonna say anything until Jan.

“Congrats u lovely two xxx”.

Chattyman’s Alan Carr commented: “Congratulations - how wonderful”.

And Denise Welch wrote: “mg!!! Amazing!! Your mum must be beside herself!!!!”