This Morning star Daisy Payne has joyfully announced that she is expecting her first child, with the baby due at the end of August. The 28-year-old resident gardener shared the exciting news on Monday through a short Instagram clip, where she was seen cradling her growing baby bump in her picturesque garden.
A Different Kind of Growing This Year
In the Instagram post, Daisy humorously remarked, "It's been a different kind of growing for me this year!" as she posed in a stunning long white linen dress. She confirmed the pregnancy with the hashtags #pregnant, #pregnancyjourney, and #babyontheway. Daisy and her producer partner Dominic Gatt are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new addition to the family.
Co-Stars Shower Congratulations
Daisy's This Morning colleagues quickly responded with warm congratulations. Fellow presenters Josie Gibson and Alice Beer were among those who sent their best wishes to the expecting mother. Daisy joined the ITV daytime show in 2020, bringing her gardening expertise to a national audience.
Gardening as Personal Sanctuary
Daisy's connection to gardening runs deep, serving as more than just a profession. In May 2023, she opened up about how gardening helped her cope with profound personal loss. She shared with HELLO! magazine how she turned to her garden for solace after her grandfather died from COVID-19 and her grandmother passed away.
"When my mum phoned me to tell me he had tested positive, I was walking Ernie, my cocker spaniel," Daisy recalled. "I fell to my knees. We knew the inevitable would happen, and there was absolutely nothing we could do about it. The lack of control and the utter devastation was hideous, so I turned to the garden to find solace."
She described a poignant moment: "The day he died, a little bird flew into my garden (we had never had robins in the garden before), and I knew he was out there with me. In an instant, the garden felt even more special than it had before. Gardening helped me manage grief - and I choose the word 'manage' purposefully."
From YouTube to National Television
Daisy's journey to This Morning began with her YouTube channel, where she created Garden to Garnish tutorials. Her expertise and engaging presentation style caught the attention of producers, leading to her television role. In 2019, she purchased a Grade II-listed cottage in the Cotswolds, which became the backdrop for her gardening content and now serves as the idyllic setting for her pregnancy announcement.
Recent This Morning Highlights
The pregnancy news comes shortly after Friends star Lisa Kudrow appeared on This Morning last week. The 62-year-old actress, famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay, discussed fan interactions and returning to the iconic Friends soundstage. She admitted that fans sometimes irritate her by demanding she sing Phoebe's signature song "Smelly Cat" in public places like restaurants.
During the interview, host Alison Hammond persuaded Lisa to perform a duet of "Smelly Cat" live on the ITV programme. Lisa also shared emotional reflections about returning to the legendary soundstage where Friends was filmed, noting how overwhelming it felt to be back in that space where she spent nine years of her career.
"Because that is where, you know, I spent nine years, first year we were on another stage, and said goodbye to Friends," Lisa explained. "And then the reunion was shot there. And now the end of The Comeback." She added that having her son Julian appear in The Comeback made the experience particularly meaningful.
Daisy Payne's pregnancy announcement adds another heartwarming chapter to her story, blending her professional passion for gardening with her personal journey into motherhood. As she prepares for her August due date, her garden continues to serve as both workplace and sanctuary, now with the added joy of expecting new life.
