Westlife star Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert shared the heartbreaking news that they had suffered a miscarriage nine weeks into their pregnancy.
Actress Jodi, 38, and Irish singer Kian, 41, had been expecting to have their third child together later this year but had to break the awful news to their fans on Thursday.
The pair are parents to Koa, 10, and Zeke, six.
In a lengthy Instagram post alongside a snap of the pair on holiday Jodi revealed that the couple had tragically suffered their second miscarriage, with the last being three and a half years ago.
In her post she wrote: "This one hit differently because we allowed ourselves to get excited and dream about what the future would look like with a new beautiful little blessing to add to our family."
She confessed she had been scared to tell people the sad news but felt that posting about their loss could help others going through the same pain as them.
The brunette beauty continued: "The silence after the D&C procedure is deafening because you are left with so many thoughts and questions that can sometimes never be answered. I have found comfort in reading and listening to women who have been through the same thing and I suppose this is why I’m pushing through my fear and speaking out.
"I think it’s part of a positive healing process or maybe it’s just for me to remember that it was real and that little baby did exist and was loved so much."
She went on to praise her husband for being her rock, concluding: "You are the most amazing man.. I love you and our boys so much and am so grateful for what I already have."
Famous pals were quick to send messages of support following her announcement.
Former Hollyoaks star Roxanne McKee wrote: "All the love to you and Kian."
And another ex-Hollyoaks co-star, Sarah Jayne Dunn, responded simply with a love heart emoji.
Sharing the same image of the couple, Kian also paid tribute to his wife calling her his soulmate.
He wrote: "I don’t really have any words to describe this woman. All I know is I love her with all my heart.
"She is the strongest person I know. We have been through some heart break recently. A heart break that will never go away. Love you my soul mate @jodialbert"
The hit singer also shared wife Jodi's post to his Insta Story and captioned it: "Love you so much @jodialbert."
The Miscarriage Association (01924 200 799) miscarriageassociation.org.uk supports women affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancies. If you’re worried about a loved one you can also call the helpline which is manned Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
