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Dianne Bourne

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne surprises fans with twin baby joy

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has delighted fans by revealing she has given birth to twins.

Leigh-Anne and her Watford footballer fiance Andre Grey shared their happy news on Monday, just a day after her bandmate Perrie Edwards confirmed the safe arrival of her first child with Liverpool footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

But Leigh-Anne's babies were actually the first to arrive on August 16th, while Perrie's newborn was delivered on August 21st, according to their official Instagram posts.

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Stunning fans with the surprise news that she had been carrying twins, Leigh-Anne posted on Monday afternoon: "We asked for a miracle, we were given two...

"Our Cubbies are here 16/08/21".

The gorgeous photo of two tiny sets of feet being cradled in their hands fast racked up the likes from friends and fans from around the world.

Her Little Mix bandmate Perrie was among the first to send congratulations saying: "Two bundles of absolute joy! I love you my Lee Lee!"

Meanwhile The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes said: "Double the blessings", and Cassandra Gracey said: "The best gift. Enjoy the wild ride. Bless bless you and your darling bubs."

Leigh-Anne and Perrie have shared their pregnancy journeys (Daily Record)

Leigh-Anne had shared a series of photos of her baby bump on August 14, telling fans that it's "nearly time".

In the post she had said: "I have dreamt of the moment I get to meet you, hold you, guide you, teach you, it's nearly time."

Leigh-Anne shared this stunning photo before her babies arrived (Daily Record)

The girlband have been busy working on their new album, Between Us, which is set to be a compilation of greatest hits as well as a host of brand new tracks.

The album is due for release in the winter and will celebrate their 10 years together since forming on The X Factor TV talent show.

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