Love Island 2018 contestant Hayley Hughes has announced she is expecting her second child, sharing the news in a heartwarming birthday post on Saturday, June 27, 2026, which also marked her 30th birthday.
Hayley Hughes' Pregnancy Announcement
Hayley, who rose to fame on the ITV dating show in 2018, posted a series of images on Instagram showing her celebrations. One photo featured a birthday cake topped with a picture of a baby scan, while another showed her son Cody, born in August 2023, cuddling her baby bump. A balloon gifted to her read: 'Happy 30th birthday mummy. Love Cody and bump,' and another asked: 'Brother or sister?'
In her caption, Hayley wrote: 'The best birthday gift I could wish for, soon to become four.' The post also included a photo of Cody presenting her with a large bouquet of flowers.
Life After Love Island
Originally from Liverpool, Hayley entered the Love Island villa on day one in 2018, initially paired with Eyal Booker. She was later coupled with bombshell Charlie Frederick before being eliminated. The series was won by Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham and also featured Zara McDermott, Adam Collard, and Georgia Steel.
After the show, Hayley focused on building her social media presence, amassing over 687,000 followers. She shares insights into her life, particularly motherhood, after giving birth to Cody in August 2023. She announced his arrival with the words: '25/08/2023 all my dreams came true with you. You are everything & more. My Cody.'
Hayley has chosen to keep her partner's identity private, referring to him as her 'mystery man.' Earlier in 2026, she revealed that he proposed during a family holiday in Dubai, and the couple are now engaged.
Celebrity Congratulations
Hayley's famous friends and fans flooded her post with congratulations. Fellow Love Island star Georgia Steel commented: 'Awh congratulations angel!!! How magical.' Rosie Ann Williams wrote: 'My girl … congratulations to you and your beautiful family!!' Kendall Rae Knight added: 'Aww congratulations gorgeous girl.' TOWIE's Sophie Kasei posted: 'Congratulations how special.' Chelsee Healy said: 'ahhhh the best news! Congratulations,' and Leonie McSorley wrote: 'Congratulations gorgeous how amazing.'
Hayley's announcement caps a busy year, with her wedding and now the impending arrival of her second child.
