Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announced that they are expecting their first child in an Instagram post on Sunday.
And the secrets behind her sweet social media reveal have now been revealed, as insiders explain that the photoshoot took place weeks ago.
Michelle and Mark, both 37, announced their big news with a stunning photo, showing the actress cradling her baby bump as her husband walks towards her on a beautiful, secluded beach.
Friends of the couple have told it the sun who took the photo in November during a winter holiday in Mallorca, one of their favorite holiday destinations.
The source said: ‘Michelle and Mark went winter sunbathing at the beginning of November and decided to take the photograph there.
‘A friend took it on an empty beach when they knew no one would see them.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announced they are expecting their first child in an Instagram post and now the secrets behind their sweet social media reveal have been revealed.
‘Mallorca is like a second home for them, so it was special for them to take that photograph there. The lighting and the setting were just perfect, it was a beautiful moment.”
Pals added that the actress and TOWIE star turned DJ was “delighted” with the news of her baby.
Michelle shared photos on Instagram on November 5 from Mallorca, telling her fans that the couple was enjoying “a couple of days in our favorite place before Christmas preparations begin.”
Former Coronation Street star Michelle married Mark in May 2015 and the couple live together in an Essex mansion they built from scratch.
Heart Radio presenter Mark, who rose to fame on ITVBe series TOWIE, is already an uncle to footballer brother Josh’s two children, as well as his sister Jess’s son, and has spoken out over the years about his desire to become a father one day.
The parents-to-be were spotted together on Sunday, December 22, alongside Mark’s former TOWIE co-star James Argent and his new girlfriend as they enjoyed a double date at the Ivy.
The couple received hundreds of congratulatory messages from friends and family on their Instagram post, including Rochelle Humes, Kelly Brook, Vicky Pattison and her best friend Arg.
Arg wrote: ‘I love you and I’m so happy for you two, you will make amazing parents. I can’t wait to be an uncle.
Friends of the couple told The Sun that they took the photo in November during a winter holiday in Mallorca, one of their favorite holiday destinations.
Michelle shared photos on Instagram on November 5 from Mallorca, telling her fans that the couple was enjoying “a couple of days in our favorite place.”
“Mallorca is like a second home for them, so it was special for them to take that photograph there,” a source revealed about the choice of location.
Former Coronation Street star Michelle married Mark in May 2015 and the couple live together in an Essex mansion they built from scratch.
Mark’s sister-in-law Hollie wrote: “Josh and Dusty can’t wait to meet their new cousin .”
While Mark’s sister Natalya wrote: ‘I’m so happy for you two.’ The best news of all .’
Rochelle and Marvin added, “I’m so happy for you two ,” “Amazing news guys… so happy for you two .”
Mark’s brother Josh added: “I’m happy for you two and can’t wait for our kids to meet your little one .”
Sam Faiers, who previously dated Mark, wrote: ” congratulations x.”