In a moment fans have been waiting for, Nicola Roberts, 40, has finally stepped into motherhood, revealing that she secretly welcomed her first child — a beautiful baby girl — just a few weeks ago with fiancé Mitch Hahn. The Girls Aloud star shared the joyous news on Instagram, posting tender photos as she cradled her newborn, her glow impossible to miss.
Nicola’s journey to motherhood wasn’t easy. At just 22 weeks pregnant, she underwent a critical surgery to “keep the baby in,” a procedure that forced her to rest during the final trimester and step back from her final West End performances in Hadestown. Yet the singer’s courage paid off, as she now celebrates a healthy, thriving daughter born at 38 weeks, weighing 6.5lbs.
Sharing the first heartfelt words about her daughter, Nicola gushed:
“Our beautiful baby girl is here. We haven’t stopped staring at her perfect little face or kissing her softest little head. It’s heaven on earth with her and we can hardly believe she’s ours.”
Fans and friends flooded social media with congratulations. Jess Wright chimed in with, “Congratulations darling,” while Katie Piper of Loose Women added, “So happy for you both.” Celebrities like Jessie Ware and Laura Whitmore joined in the celebrations, sending love and cheers to the new parents.
Nicola became the last of her Girls Aloud bandmates to embrace motherhood. The late Sarah Harding tragically passed away in 2021 without children, while Cheryl Cole is mother to nine-year-old Bear, Kimberley Walsh shares three sons with husband Justin Scott, and Nadine Coyle is mum to daughter Anaíya, 12.
The couple’s engagement story is just as romantic as their baby reveal. Mitch proposed during a dreamy trip to the south of France in July 2024, a moment Nicola proudly shared at Brighton Pride, flaunting her sparkling diamond ring. Mitch, 37, a semi-professional footballer and accountant, has been by her side through every stage of her pregnancy.
Earlier this month, Nicola celebrated her impending motherhood with a Bridgerton-themed baby shower alongside bandmate Kimberley Walsh. The chic gathering at The Lanesborough in London saw the new mum-to-be gifted with adorable babywear and surrounded by friends who are equally excited for her new chapter.
After years of ups and downs in her personal life — including past relationships that ended painfully, such as the highly publicized harassment from ex Carl Davies — Nicola’s announcement marks a triumphant, heartwarming moment for the singer. Fans and fellow celebrities alike are rejoicing in her journey from pop star to proud mum.
