Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley is pregnant with her first child
Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley is pregnant! The actress, 31, reveals that she is expecting her first child with her partner Iain George, after playing Louise Govern on the iconic CBBC show.
Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child.
The 31-year-old actress played Louise Govern in the first series of the iconic CBBC show, before leaving in 2004.
Sharing news of her pregnancy on Instagram, Chelsie posted a sweet video of the moment she received her positive pregnancy test, along with breaking the news to her partner Iain George.
Among those offering their congratulations was Tracy herself, Dani Harmer, who commented: “Oh, I’m so happy for you two.”
In the video, Chelsie breaks down in tears when she receives the positive test before waiting for her partner Iain to get home.
Baby news! Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child
Nice! Sharing the news of her pregnancy on her Instagram, Chelsie posted a sweet video of the moment she broke the news to her partner, Iain George.
Baby on the way! The video shows Iain sweetly kissing Chelsie’s bump after telling her loved ones the news.
Sobbing, she rushes to hug him, and the reel shows him telling his parents the news by presenting the proof in a box to his mother.
Capturing the joyful reactions of her family, Chelsie shared an effusive caption that read, “Baby George, you are SO loved already.”
Offering their congratulations, one follower posted: ‘Love this and you! I am beyond happy for you two.
Another added: “Oh Chels you’ll be the most amazing mom!!! (And Julie the BEST babysitter!) I bet they’re thrilled. Congrats xxx.’
Chelsie was part of the original cast of Tracy Beaker when the show started in 2002, playing the best friend of the titular heroine, Louise.
Based on the book series by Jacqueline Wilson, her character left Tracy to befriend Justine at The Dumping Ground, before leaving the house in 2004.
The show focused on the fast-talking heroine and the other children living in the children’s home after her mother abandoned her.
It has become one of the most popular franchises of all time, with six books, three TV series, several successful spin-offs, and a TV movie.
Keeping fit! Since she appeared on the show, Chelsie has stepped away from acting and pursued a career as a fitness and lifestyle coach.
In 2021, Chelsie briefly reprized her role as Louise in a music video for the show’s iconic theme song, making a cameo appearance in the clip as a messenger.
As Tracy opens the door to pick up her package, she seems to notice that the courier is surprisingly familiar, unaware that it’s actually her former best friend Louise.
It comes after Dani was praised by viewers when she reprized her role as Tracy in the CBBC reboot My My Mum Tracy Beaker, which focused on the titular character as a single mother in her 30s with a young daughter, Jess.
Since appearing on the show, Chelsie has stepped away from acting and pursued a career as a fitness and lifestyle coach.
Instagram snaps show that he previously worked out at London’s boutique boxing gym, KOBOX, as well as showing off his toned physique.