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Steph McGovern pregnancy: BBC Breakfast presenter announces she is expecting a baby

Steph McGovern as a guest host on Have I Got News For You (Picture: PA)

Steph McGovern has announced that she is expecting a child.

The BBC broadcaster confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday morning.

McGovern had previously responded to rumours she was expecting a baby by telling viewers she was "with pot belly."

The BBC Breakfast presenter has now confirmed that she is "with child".

She said: "I see my news is out! Yep, I am no longer with pot belly...... I am now with child. #​babyonboard."

The post followed rumours in the press that the presenter was expecting a child.

News was greeted with joy online from fans of the the presenter, and her own fandom was also recognised.

The social media account of Middlesbrough FC, her football club, posted a message of congratulations to the team's famous supporter, saying "Congrats, Steph!".

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