BBC Morning Live’s Michelle Ackerley reveals pregnancy live on air after fertility struggle
BBC Morning Live presenter Michelle Ackerley has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child.
The star, 40, confirmed the exciting news live on air on BBC One this morning.
Appearing alongside her co-host Gethin Jones, Michelle delighted the day’s guests with the confirmation that she is expecting.
It will be the first child for her and husband, sports coach Ben Ryan, whom she married last year.
Speaking on the show, Gethin teased Michelle had some news to which she responded: “Yes, I am four months pregnant!”
She continued: “I still can’t quite believe it myself really.”
Gethin went on to share how Michelle had told him that husband Ben had been a very calming presence throughout the pregnancy.
Michelle then said: “He has been so chilled.
“The thing is, I’m not really sleeping well at the moment so I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night at 3am and I’ve been taking it upon myself to wake Ben up and say this is what we are going to have to get used to!”
Michelle went on to discuss her pregnancy in a lengthy Instagram post in which she also addressed her fertility woes.
The TV presenter said: “I can’t believe it’s nearly been a year since getting married and I honestly didn’t think 12months on that I’d be writing a post sharing that I’m pregnant….
“I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences.
“Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women’s health can really make a difference.
“Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental & physical impact they can have.
“It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.
“The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can’t quite believe it.
“And so in October, the start of a new chapter begins for @benryan7s and I, albeit with nervous and cautious excitement.”
Ben and Michelle – who have a ten year age gap – had been dating for years before they got engaged in 2023.
The former rugby star used to coach the Fiji National rugby team – helping them scoop a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
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