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Pregnant Charlotte Crosby shows bump for the first time on Dubai boat trip with Jake

Charlotte Crosby showcased her baby bump for the first time as she enjoyed a boat trip in Dubai with her boyfriend Jake Ankers on Wednesday.

The former Geordie Shore star, 31, who announced she is pregnant earlier this week, displayed her pregnancy curves in a simple black bikini.

Charlotte took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce their exciting news after months of cleverly concealing her bump on social media.

The television personality looked glowing and boasted a bronzed tan in the black two-piece which displayed her pregnancy curves.

Jake, meanwhile, went shirtless in a pair of red board shorts and couldn't keep his hands off Charlotte as they soaked up the sun on the deck.

Charlotte Crosby showcased her baby bump for the first time as she enjoyed a boat trip in Dubai with her boyfriend Jake Ankers on Wednesday (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)

At one point he rubbed her stomach while they took in the scenic views and enjoyed a romantic kiss.

The make-up free reality star couldn't resist popping some spots on Jake's back before they dipped their toes in the water to cool off.

The couple looked happier than ever and were tactile during the trip, clearly excited to become parents.

The former Geordie Shore star, 31, displayed her pregnancy curves in a simple black bikini (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)

Charlotte announced her pregnancy in an emotional video alongside the words: "A moment I wasn’t sure would ever be mine Is here, it’s mine (and Jakes) and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing it with you all……I'm having a baby."

The video showed a positive pregnancy test, leading to her cuddling and kissing boyfriend Jake.

The pair then documented the moment they broke the news to family and friends, with Charlotte's mum Letitia saying through tears: "Oh my god!"

Jake, meanwhile, went shirtless in a pair of red board shorts and couldn't keep his hands off Charlotte (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)

Charlotte's mother then turned to Jake during a family meal and said: "And, like, you just know when you know, don't you?

"That it's the right person... when we were away this weekend we were talking [and saying],

"'It's just so nice that Charlotte's happy and she's settled and we know this is probably going to be the right one."

"I've never known her so happy, Jake," her dad added.

Charlotte boasted a bronzed tan in the black two-piece which displayed her pregnancy curves (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)

Friends and fans flocked to congratulate the star, with Scarlett Moffatt gushing: "Congratulations beautiful."

While TOWIE's Amber Dowding wrote: "Oh I’m so happy for you! Congratulations."

Lateysha Grace commented: "Ohhh my god !!!! Charlotte I’m so f**ing happy for you ! I could cry!!!!"

The happy news comes six years after Charlotte suffered a devastating ectopic pregnancy, which she admitted that she could have died from.

Jake kissed Charlotte's hand as they dipped their toes in the water (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)

Charlotte suffered through the ectopic pregnancy – which occurs when a fetus begins to develop outside of the womb – after her split from co-star and on-off boyfriend Gary Beadle.

The reality star and Jake went public with their relationship in January.

The couple recently hinted about engagement plans, with Jake saying a proposal was coming in "due course" in an Instagram video.

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