Reality TV favourite Ash Pollard has left her social media followers utterly bewildered after a playful family moment was wildly misinterpreted as a pregnancy announcement.
The Video That Started It All
The 39-year-old My Kitchen Rules star posted a short clip to Instagram on Friday, which quickly became the centre of intense speculation. In the video, Ash is seen reclining on a sofa while her four-year-old daughter, Clementine, attentively pats her mother's exposed stomach.
With palpable excitement, the toddler declared to the camera, 'We're going to have a new baby when we're going to the beach.' The scene grew even more convincing when her three-year-old sister, Claudette, joined in, gently touching Ash's midsection and saying, 'Look at the tiny baby.'
Ash Sets the Record Straight
The charming moment, however, was not what it seemed. Ash swiftly moved to the comments section to burst the bubble her daughters had inadvertently created. She clarified in no uncertain terms that there was no pregnancy to announce.
'Hate to tell you, that's not why my trousers don't do up,' Ash wrote. 'No baby in there. Just ice cream.' She later doubled down on the explanation with a more emphatic post: 'NO!!! I'M NOT PREGGAS... I have eaten too much ice cream!!'
Celebrity Congrats and Fan Frenzy
Despite the clear denial, the initial suggestion of a new arrival triggered a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and famous friends alike. Bachelorette star Anna Heinrich was among the first to respond, posting 'CONGRATULATIONS' alongside a string of heart and clapping emojis.
Other followers shared their surprise and joy, with one commenting on Ash's past struggles with two young children, saying they 'truly thought you’d shut up shop.' Another summed up the sentiment by noting, 'Amazing news! Two big sisters are the best helpers.' One devoted fan even managed to praise Ash's revelation, writing 'congrats, though' in response to her ice cream admission.
Ash, who shares her two daughters with partner Peter Ferne, had previously spoken to Daily Mail Australia in July about the likelihood of expanding their family. She matter-of-factly stated, 'I'm chopping out, mate,' explaining that the challenges of parenting young children were significant, regardless of financial resources.
This amusing episode serves as a classic case of social media misunderstanding, proving that sometimes a bulging tummy is just a testament to a well-enjoyed dessert, not a forthcoming sibling.
