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Katie Fitzpatrick

The X Factor star announces pregnancy in most adorable way as she says 'we can't wait'

The X Factor star Cher Lloyd has announced the exciting news that she's expecting her second child with her husband Craig Monk. The Swagger Jagger singer made the announcement in the most adorable way, posting an video of hands pulling back to reveal a scan a placed over a tiny cream baby outfit.

The 29-year-old also shared an image of a magentic drawing board with a message from their four-year-old daughter Delilah saying: "My mom has got a baby in her belly." Cher, who shot to fame on the ITV singing contest in 2010, has been showered with messages of congratulations from well-wishers.

"Baby number 2, we can’t wait to meet you," she wrote. Fellow The X Factor star Katie Waissel gasped: "Oh my goodness Cher! A huge congratulations to you and your beautiful family! You are all making me broody over here." And roo0990 said: "Congratulations to you all xx"

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Gabriella Buffolo told her: "Congrats!!! You deserve all the happiness in the world, I bet Delilah is excited to be a big sis." And Piecesofcher congratulated: "Congrats cher!!"

Cher came fourth place on The X Factor, performing in the live finals along with One Direction who came third and Rebecca Ferguson who was second. The series was won by Matt Cardle who was mentored by Dannii Minogue.

Cher's debut single Swagger Jagger was released in July 2011 and entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart and she went on to achieve success in the US. She auditioned for The X Factor singing the Keri Hilson version of Turn My Swag On by Soulja Boy.

She was mentored in the contest by Cheryl. The singer famously declared "You are right up my street" when she witnessed Cher's talent.

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