GB News contributor Dr Renee Hoenderkamp has announced live on air that she is pregnant. The 59-year-old shared the news during a broadcast on Saturday, November 14, revealing she is 12 weeks pregnant with her third child.
Live Announcement Stuns Panel
Speaking on the show, Dr Hoenderkamp said: "When I heard Angela Rayner's announcement in the week, I was viscerally angry with it. I couldn't believe it." She continued: "The reason for that is because obviously I am a woman, but I am also a mother, and I'm a mother of a grown up boy and a very young girl. And I have some news to break to the panel today that they're not aware of, or anybody else for that matter, is that I'm actually going to be a mother of three shortly, and I am currently 12 weeks pregnant with my next child."
She added: "That's why stories like Piddington boil my blood so much because I'm worried for my children's future." Her co-stars were left speechless, with the presenter noting that the panel had gone "very quiet".
Co-Stars React to the News
The panel went on to congratulate her, with Cai Wilshaw saying: "Congratulations. Oh my God, this is amazing. Is that true?" Will Kingston eventually stood up and gave Renee a hug, but admitted he had questions. "How?" he asked. "We're not going to talk about Piddington. We're talking about a miracle," Tre Lowe declared.
Unable to focus on the show, the panel continued discussing Renee's news. "I'll answer your questions later," Renee said, after host AJ Pritchard questioned if she knew the gender. "This is the most shocked I've been on air since Khamenei was assassinated. And this is even better news than that!" Will exclaimed.
Gender Reveal and Fertility Journey
In another segment, the panel brought out a gender reveal cake decorated in baby pink and baby blue icing. After cutting the cake, Dr Renee discovered she is having a girl. The presenter was stunned, admitting she was "absolutely convinced" she was having a boy.
Dr Renee explained that she froze her eggs a while back and was waiting until she wanted to have her next child. However, she came across an obstacle as UK clinics refuse to carry out the procedure on those over 55. Looking further afield, Renee discovered that she could have the procedure in Poland.
Previous Pregnancy at 50
Renee previously opened up about being pregnant with her daughter Alice, now seven, when she was 50. Discussing the age gap between her two children, she said: "He was born when I was 21. I was planning to deliver his brother or sister at the age of 51, when most people are thinking about grandchildren, rather than launching into another round of endless nappy changes and sleepless nights."
By having two children with a 30-year age gap, the doctor said it allowed her to experience pregnancy and motherhood from different perspectives. "Despite all the tut-tutting levelled at older mothers such as me, I can hand-on-heart say having a baby in my 50s is the best thing I have ever done — yes, including having one in my 20s," the doctor added.
