In a delightful double announcement that has thrilled fans, The Saturdays star Vanessa White has revealed she is expecting a baby and is engaged to her partner, Emmanuel Lawal.
A Joyful Instagram Revelation
The 36-year-old singer shared her happy news on a Monday morning, posting a simple yet powerful photograph on her Instagram feed. The image showed Vanessa cradling her visible pregnant belly, with her left hand prominently displaying a stunning diamond engagement ring.
Eschewing a lengthy caption, the former pop star let the picture tell the story, accompanying it with the clever phrase: "There's a V and E in love." Her partner, Emmanuel Lawal, further confirmed their joy by sharing the same intimate snap to his own Instagram Stories.
Celebrity Congratulation and Fan Elation
The comment section was quickly flooded with warm wishes from famous friends and former bandmates. Rochelle Humes was one of the first to respond, writing "Congratulations my girl."
Una Healy added her congratulations with three red love hearts, while Frankie Bridge humorously questioned, "The best. Why in my head are you still too young? You look beautiful V." Support also poured in from other stars like Ashley Roberts, Laura Whitmore, and Mutya Buena.
Fans of the girl group were equally ecstatic, with one commenting on the significance of "our Saturdays baby is finally having a child." The announcement marks a new chapter for the youngest member of the hit band, which was one of the UK's biggest pop acts before splitting in 2014.
A Look at the Couple's Journey
Vanessa and Emmanuel, a multi-talented artist involved in modelling, music, and design, have largely kept their relationship private. It is believed they first got together in 2020, after being spotted on a holiday in Majorca.
They made their relationship Instagram official in December 2020, sharing a photo in matching Christmas pyjamas. However, after three years together, the couple reportedly parted ways in early 2023, with sources at the time citing that they had "grown apart."
Following the split, Vanessa was said to be channelling her energy into music. Now, the pair have not only rekindled their romance but are also embarking on the incredible journey of parenthood together, proving their bond is stronger than ever.
