In a delightful television surprise, Perrie Edwards graced the judging panel of The Masked Singer UK with a radiant baby bump, just weeks before welcoming her second child. The pre-recorded episode, which aired tonight, showcased the 32-year-old singer in a colourful dress, joining regular judges Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross, and Davina McCall as a special guest.
A Pre-Recorded Pregnancy Appearance
The Little Mix star filmed her cameo late last year while still expecting her daughter, Alanis Valentine, who was born earlier this month. This appearance marks a significant moment for Edwards, whose career launched after her audition for The X Factor UK. The episode also featured the unmasking of Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke as Arctic Fox and singer Kate Nash as Monkey Business.
Fan Reactions and Celebratory Messages
Viewers expressed their delight on social media platform X, with one fan exclaiming, "Perrie Edwards looking so radiant on tonight's #MaskedSingerUK!" Another simply posted, "Perrie Edwards guest on the panel," while a third shared, "Perrie Edwards. That's it. That's the tweet!" The broadcast followed closely after Edwards announced her daughter's arrival on January 17 with an adorable black-and-white photograph.
A Growing Family and Heartfelt Tributes
Alanis Valentine is Edwards' second child with footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, joining their four-year-old son Axel. The singer revealed her pregnancy in September 2025, sharing a sweet snap of Axel kissing her growing bump. While her birth announcement didn't detail the name's origin, fans speculate it nods to her 2011 X Factor audition song choice, You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette.
Congratulations poured in from her 18.6 million Instagram followers, including former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who wrote, "Perfect little angel." Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh commented, "The best news, so happy for you all," while Pixie Lott added, "Congratulations, so beautiful!!!" Another Little Mix member, Jade Thirlwall, expressed her happiness for the new family of four, saying, "Can't wait to meet her."
Overcoming Personal Challenges
Edwards, who got engaged to Oxlade-Chamberlain in June 2022, has openly discussed experiencing two heartbreaking miscarriages before her pregnancy with Alanis. One occurred at 24 weeks, just a year after Axel's birth in August 2021. On Paul Brunson's We Need to Talk podcast, she described being told at five months that the baby's heart had stopped as an "out of body" experience, saying through tears, "I remember sobbing. I couldn't see straight. I was just distraught." She also revealed an earlier miscarriage during her first pregnancy, referring to Axel as a "rainbow baby."
This Masked Singer appearance not only highlights Edwards' continued presence in the entertainment spotlight but also celebrates her resilience and joy as she embraces motherhood once again, sharing these precious moments with her fans and loved ones.
