Reality television personality Sophie Kasaei has melted hearts by sharing the incredibly sweet moment she revealed her pregnancy news to her cousin and former Geordie Shore co-star, Marnie Simpson. The 36-year-old, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jordan Brook, 30, captured the emotional surprise on camera.
A Carefully Planned Surprise
Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, Sophie posted a heartwarming video clip of the special reveal. In the footage, she can be seen handing a confused Marnie, 33, a white gift box tied neatly with a ribbon. Sophie initially told Marnie the present was for her five-month-old daughter, Kixee, with the box containing what looked like a selection of tiny baby vests.
Looking perplexed, Marnie asked 'What?', prompting Sophie to explain that she was, in fact, announcing her own pregnancy. The realisation instantly dawned on Marnie, whose face transformed from confusion to utter shock and delight. She immediately embraced her cousin in a tight, emotional hug as the pair celebrated the monumental news with tears of joy.
Celebrating With Family
The touching reveal took place in front of Marnie's partner, Casey Johnson, and their three children: Rox, six, Oax, three, and baby Kixee. Alongside the Instagram post, Sophie wrote a heartfelt caption explaining the significance of the moment.
"A reveal I couldn't wait to share…" she penned. "Maybe it's because we are connected by blood, but she already had a feeling and knew I was pregnant and I tried so hard to lie because I wanted to see the family face to face! We cried tears of happiness and joy I honestly cannot wait for our babies to grow up together like we did."
A Long-Awaited Journey to Parenthood
This happy announcement comes after a challenging two-year fertility struggle for Sophie and Jordan. The couple first shared their pregnancy news earlier this month in a beautifully crafted Christmas-themed video on their respective Instagram pages.
The clip showed them hanging a bauble on their tree that read: 'Merry Christmas Mummy and Daddy. See you in 2026.' It referenced an old wives' tale they followed last year, where they wrapped a baby blanket and placed it under their Christmas tree, hoping 2025 would be their year.
The announcement video also featured:
- Sophie holding up a positive pregnancy test.
- Jordan's jaw-dropping reaction upon finding out for the first time.
- A sonogram picture and Jordan sweetly kissing Sophie's growing bump.
- A concluding message confirming 'Baby Brook Due 2026'.
Sophie described the pregnancy as "the most magical gift," while Jordan commented with immense pride, stating they "never lost hope" through their "toughest battle."
Overcoming Fertility Challenges
The path to this point has been difficult. In September, Sophie gave an update on her fertility struggles after suffering a chemical pregnancy—a very early miscarriage. She and Jordan subsequently began a new form of treatment called Lymphocyte Immunisation Therapy (LIT).
After 28 months on their fertility journey, Sophie shared on Instagram that they were taking "our biggest leap forwards." She thanked friends and family for their support and sent a message of solidarity to others in a similar situation, urging them to "keep going, keep communicating and keep exploring."
The shared joy between Sophie, Jordan, and their extended family, including Marnie Simpson, marks a triumphant and deeply emotional chapter in their lives after a long period of hope and perseverance.
