Natasha Hamilton CONFIRMS she’s joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Cheshire

Pregnant Natasha Hamilton has confirmed she’s joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Cheshire.

Following much speculation after previously being pictured with the show’s stars, the Atomic Kitten star, 40, validated the news as she spoke of her new venture during an appearance on Friday’s This Morning.

The singer joined hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond where she detailed being part of the cast of the glamorous show, ahead of the new series launch later this month.

Natasha will join the glamorous line-up of ladies returning for series 16, which includes Seema Malhotra, Hanna Kinsella, Rachel Lugo, Lystra Adams, Sheena Lynch, Lauren Simon and Nicole Sealey.

They’ll star alongside Guest Housewives Katie Alex, new girl Paige Chohan and beloved alum Tanya Bardsley.

Fabulous: Natasha will join the glamorous line-up of ladies returning for series 16, which includes Seema Malhotra, Hanna Kinsella , Rachel Lugo, Lystra Adams , Sheena Lynch, Lauren Simon and Nicole Sealey

Meanwhile, Natasha – who is pregnant with her fifth child – exclusively revealed to MailOnline that she is ‘thrilled’ to be part of the ITVBe series, adding that ‘This new chapter feels exciting!’

The beauty went on to detail how joining the RHOC family is the icing on the cake amid an exciting year which includes welcoming her fifth child and launching her solo music.

On how she feels to be part of the cast – which includes Sheena Lynch, Rachel Lugo and Lystra Adams – Natasha told MailOnline: ‘I am thrilled to be joining the Real Housewives of Cheshire family. 

‘There are so many exciting things happening for me this year, including my pregnancy and releasing my new music as a solo artist, and I felt the show would really help me tell my story. 

‘Viewers will get behind the scenes access into my life, an all-access pass as such, into my life as Natasha Hamilton – a devoted mother, businesswoman, and solo artist. This new chapter feels exciting!’

And despite being a new member of the long-established show, Natasha said that she didn’t feel ‘nervous’ about joining, explaining: ‘I’m quite an honest and open person and I do show a lot of my personal life on my social media anyway. 

‘It was definitely something I discussed with my family because you are putting yourself out there and we all had to be on the same page and everyone was really supportive of me.’

On if her husband Charles Gay – whom she married in September 2021 – gave her any advice, she added: ‘He said just be yourself. He was like, “You’re a great woman,” and he also said, “It will be great. It’s aspirational. You’re showing other women that you can be whoever you want to be at any age”.’

It’s true: Following much speculation after previously being pictured with the show’s stars, the Atomic Kitten star, 40, validated the news as she spoke of her new venture during an appearance on Friday’s This Morning

Chuffed: Meanwhile, Natasha – who is pregnant with her fifth child – exclusively revealed to MailOnline that she is ‘thrilled’ to be part of the ITVBe series, adding that ‘This new chapter feels exciting!’

They go way back: I’ve known Sheena for many years’, she explained. ‘Sheena’s husband is Shane [Lynch, of Boyzone fame] and we used to talk and do the big road shows back in the day’

The Whole Again hitmaker went on: ‘I think there’s a misconception that people in the music industry have to be young to be a pop star, but this will be my first studio solo album at the tender age of 40! 

‘So I just feel like I’m representing women who might want the career change or feel like they want to do something but they’re too old for and it’s like, you know what? We’re never too old.

‘Life is literally just beginning and we’re a lot older and wiser at the age of 40. You know exactly what you want.’

Here come the girls: Seema Malhotra (left)  and Hanna Kinsella (right) are among the stars returning for series 16

Princess vibes: Lystra Adams put on an leggy display in an emerald thigh-split gown and tiara as she posed with pet pooch Louis

Green Goddess: Rachel Lugo stunned in a metallic green gown, while Nicole Sealey struck a pose in an emerald green number

Work it: Glam Lauren Simon is back for more ahead of the 16th series of the ITVBe show

Meanwhile, though she’s the newest member of the cast, there are some RHOC stars that she’s already familiar with.

‘I’ve known Sheena for many years’, she explained. ‘Sheena’s husband is Shane [Lynch, of Boyzone fame] and we used to talk and do the big road shows back in the day. 

‘So I know those guys and I’ve met Seema a few times as well. Seema styled me for an award ceremony a few years ago and she’s friends of my friends. So yeah, I didn’t feel like I was coming in not knowing anybody, but being here now, I’ve grown some really nice friendships.’

Exciting times: ‘There are so many exciting things happening for me this year, including my pregnancy and releasing my new music as a solo artist, and I felt the show would really help me tell my story’

Star: Natasha said that she didn’t feel ‘nervous’ about joining, explaining: ‘I’m quite an honest and open person and I do show a lot of my personal life on my social media anyway’ (pictured in 2022)

Elsewhere, during her interview on This Morning, Natasha told how her experience of being in a girl band helped prepare her for reality TV.

She said: ‘I’ve done little bits over the years, but when they asked me to join I was like, “What am I gonna do?” Because I’ve worked with feisty ladies before, with Jenny [Frost] and Liz [McClarnon], so I know what it can be like. It can be intense.’

She added: ‘They are my sisters, I love them dearly.’ 

The chart-topper went on to add that her first meeting with the girls almost ended in disaster as she felt that she was about to vomit all over them, due to her pregnancy symptoms.

Natasha, who is due in September, shared: ‘I was in my early stages of pregnancy. So that scene you’ve just watched, I was so ill! I just felt so sick. You’re meeting all these women, and I’m like, all I want to do is vomit on them’.

She went on: ‘I didn’t really want to [tell them I was pregnant]. [But] then everyone’s like, “Are you not having a drink?” And you get judged, you know!’

Girls: Elsewhere, during her interview on This Morning, Natasha told how her experience of being in a girl band helped prepare her for reality TV (L-R Natasha, Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon in 2001)

She added of the ladies: ‘They’re all big personalities. For me, I just wanted to go in, take each person as they come, judge them on how they treated me, and see how the relationships go from there.’  

The new series is set to be bigger and better than ever, with the official synopsis reading: ‘Friendships are changed forever, relationships are pushed to breaking point, and families are tested, as the ladies of Cheshire experience life-changing moments this season. 

‘As ever, there are also plenty of laughs when the girls hit Lisbon for a girls’ trip, go head-to-head on the dodgeball court and channel their energy at a memorable women’s retreat! 

‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire return as the British faction of this globally successful franchise to share their glamour, guts and grace with the world!’

The Real Housewives of Cheshire returns to ITVBe at 9PM on Monday 20th March and on ITVX.