MasterChef Australia champion Andy Allen has shared the delightful news that he and his wife, Alex, are expecting their first child together.
A Social Media Announcement
The reality TV star, who is 37, made the exciting revelation on social media this Monday evening. He posted a charming collection of photographs taken in a park to share their happy secret with the world.
One tender image showed the happy couple locked in a warm embrace, with Andy gazing lovingly at Alex's visible baby bump. Another picture captured them both beaming with joy as they looked into the distance, with Alex tenderly cradling her growing belly.
Andy captioned the carousel of images with the playful words: 'We've been cooking up something pretty special... Welcoming a little duckling in April!'
Celebrity Well-Wishes Pour In
He also shared a separate photo of a smiling Alex assembling a baby pram, adding the telling caption: 'And so it begins'. His social media page was quickly inundated with congratulatory messages from his famous friends and colleagues.
Fellow celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow enthusiastically gushed, 'Eeeeeeeep this is amazing news. Congrats you guys!!!!'
Ava, the daughter of Andy's late former MasterChef co-star Jock Zonfrillo, wrote a touching message: 'Cats out of the bag! So excited for you both, and for another Allen.'
TV presenter Liz Cantor added, 'Ohhhh yay!!!! So happy for you guys xx,' while Nikki Westcott chipped in with, 'Yayyyyyyyyy we can't wait to meet you little duckling.'
Family Plans and Personal Details
This joyful news follows Andy's comments in June, where he revealed his hopes to start a family. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, the Australian cook emphasised that his wife and family were the most important people in his life.
'My family and my wife [are very important]. I'm hoping one day I'll have a family of my own with Alex, which will be nice,' he said at the time.
Andy also shared a quirky personal detail about his wedding band during the interview, revealing a fact he said no one would know: 'People would never know I wear a clip-on wedding ring.'
Andy and Alex tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in October 2022. The lovebirds exchanged vows in a glamorous tent set on the grounds of the Terrara House estate, surrounded by their celebrity friends.
Their high-profile guest list included figures such as Magdalena Roze and her husband Darren Robertson, fellow MasterChef judge Melissa Leong, and former Bachelor alum Cat Henesey-Smith.
