Liz McClarnon and her husband Peter Cho have welcomed their first child following a long and difficult IVF journey.
The 44-year-old Atomic Kitten star shared the joyful news on Instagram on Sunday, posting a selfie from her hospital bed giving a thumbs up. She wrote: “Little man arrived early. It started out a bit scary but all went well in the end.”
Liz revealed she was pregnant back in May, after struggling to conceive for almost twenty years and undergoing IVF. She and Peter began their fertility journey soon after they met four years ago. They endured three failed embryo cycles in 2023 and two miscarriages the following year before finally receiving the happy news they had been hoping for.
The singer also shared the gender of their baby during an emotional appearance on Loose Women.
Liz McClarnon and her husband Peter Cho have welcomed their first child following years of challenging IVF, posting a hospital selfie with a thumbs-up on Sunday.
Liz McClarnon appeared at The Baby Show in London on October 25 and revealed on Sunday that she had given birth earlier than expected. During her appearance, after a video segment was shown, she admitted to the panel that it had made her emotional, saying, “That piece then, it made me get a bit teary back there.”
When asked by Jane Moore about how far along she was in her pregnancy, Liz shared that she was around five months and revealed the gender of her baby: a boy. She explained that they had initially thought it might be a girl and that she had been excitedly considering names.
Earlier in the segment, Liz opened up about why the video had affected her so much. She said that although she talks about her experience, seeing it presented in third person made it feel separate and emotional, unlike dealing with it personally. Jane also asked whether Liz and her husband had anticipated fertility challenges before trying for a baby.
During a recent appearance on Loose Women, Liz McClarnon emotionally revealed the gender of her baby. She explained that when she and her husband Peter met, she was over 40 and wanted to check her fertility, saying, “The reason we went to a doctor to find out, when we met, I was over 40, it’s a reality. We thought let’s see where we are, let’s see where we stand.”
She shared that doctors told them everything appeared okay but suggested starting fertility treatments. Liz and Peter, who married in 2023, had announced their pregnancy in May with a touching Instagram video. In the clip, Liz sat on a park bench and then turned to reveal her baby bump, saying, “I’ve been keeping a secret from you, and I’ve mostly kept myself off social media because sometimes it was hard to smile.”
Liz and Peter, who married in 2023, shared their joyful news in May with a heartfelt Instagram video.
After years of difficult and sometimes painful IVF journeys, Liz McClarnon shared the joyous news that she is pregnant, saying she and her husband Peter feel “like we’ve been given the world.”
She explained in her Instagram post that she initially tried to record a video announcement but became too emotional, so she chose to share a simple post instead. Liz reflected on the struggles she and many others face with IVF and pregnancy loss, expressing gratitude for the supportive communities she’s been part of and vowing to use her voice to help others navigate similar experiences.
The announcement was met with heartfelt congratulations from celebrity friends. Former Atomic Kitten bandmate Natasha Hamilton wrote that she couldn’t be happier for the couple, calling the baby “a little miracle.” Michelle Heaton added her joy, acknowledging the difficult journey to this moment, while S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara sent her warm congratulations.
Liz and Peter, who married in June 2023, only revealed Peter’s identity to followers when they celebrated their first wedding anniversary last year.
Liz McClarnon tied the knot with Peter Cho in June 2023, but only shared his identity with her followers when they marked their first wedding anniversary.
In June, Liz revealed the identity of her husband Peter as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
The intensely private singer shared two photos of her husband on her Stories, finally revealing his face after it had been hidden behind confetti in their wedding day pictures.
The singer first gained fame in the early 2000s as part of the iconic girlband Atomic Kitten, pictured with bandmates Kerry Katona and Natasha Hamilton in 2000.
Known for her privacy, Liz recently shared two photos of her husband Peter Cho on her Stories, finally revealing his face after it had been hidden behind confetti in their wedding pictures.
One photo showed Peter in the sunshine, with Liz writing: “Guess what?! I’ve been married to my perfect match for a whole year, I love you Peter Cho!” She also posted a throwback from their wedding day, where she looked stunning in a Bardot neckline gown with a full skirt, while Peter looked sharp in a three-piece black suit.
The couple tied the knot in the Lake District, surrounded by close friends and family, including Liz’s former bandmate Natasha Hamilton. Liz shared: “A few days ago Peter & I tied the knot surrounded by some of the people we love and care for (and little Bean – our dog) and I wanted to share this lovely picture with you from our day.”
Liz was earlier engaged to Blue singer Lee Ryan, after dating for two years before he proposed in 2003.
After her engagement to Lee Ryan ended, Liz was in a two-year relationship with Harlequins rugby player Ryan O’Neill, which ended in 2014.
She expressed gratitude to everyone who attended her wedding, including guests who traveled from around the world, and thanked her online followers for their kind messages.
Liz’s wedding came a year after she surprised fans with her engagement, sharing a photo with her mysterious fiancé on his birthday. In the black-and-white snap, she showed off her large diamond ring and wrote that she was marrying “the most beautiful human” she had ever known, keeping his identity private at the time.
Reflecting on her past relationships, Liz explained that she had chosen not to have children with previous partners, saying she was determined not to have babies with the wrong people, despite what some might assume about her opportunities.