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MICHELLE Keegan has revealed the pregnancy cravings she has been experiencing while carrying her first child.

The stunning mum-to-be, 37, has spoken out in a new interview, opening up on secrets of her marriage to Mark Wright and revealing what her first pregnancy has been like so far.

Black and white portrait of Michelle Keegan for Grazia Magazine.
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Michelle Keegan has posed in new snaps for Grazia, complete with a new interviewCredit: Danny Lowe
Black and white photo of Michelle Keegan, pregnant, holding a mug in her kitchen.
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The stunning former Coronation Street star has revealed what she's been craving while pregnantCredit: Danny Lowe
Michelle Keegan on the cover of Grazia magazine.
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The stunning actress is the new Grazia cover starCredit: Danny Lowe

At the end of December 2024, Michelle and Mark – who have been married for nine years – announced that they were is expecting their first child together.

Speaking to in a new interview, Michelle revealed what she's been craving food-wise since getting pregnant.

According to the magazine, the actress' team requested "a few different flavours of crisps" - but Michelle had other ideas.

"I’m usually a savoury girl, but now I’m craving sugary stuff," she told the magazine while reaching for a chocolate-filled pastry.

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"I’ll eat a chocolate bar while walking around the supermarket and just give them the wrapper at the checkout," she went on to reveal.

Michelle then lifted the lid on her marriage to former The Only Way is Essex star Mark.

"Mark and I feel lucky to work in this industry, but it doesn't dominate our lives," she revealed to the magazine.

She explained how they like to dip their toes in briefly before stepping back into their normal lives.

'A COMPLETE MESS'

"It’s very boring and probably quite basic, but that’s how I like it," she added, before saying how it "probably doesn't look like that".

"In the press, at awards or on Instagram, it might look polished from the outside," Michelle dished.

Pregnant Michelle Keegan looks forward to giving birth as she shares glimpse of her 'good year' with husband Mark Wright

She then revealed how her home life is far from polished, with the couple's Essex mansion "a complete mess" on the day that she was interviewed.

"When I get home, if Mark hasn’t cleaned it, I’ll probably have a go at him and then do it myself," she added.

BABY JOY

Michelle and Mark announced the happy news of their pregnancy on Instagram at the end of last year.

They couple shared a snap of the former Coronation Street star cradling her growing baby bump on the beach.

Mark Wright's career timeline

Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.

  • The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular): Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos.
  • I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011): After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter.
  • Heart (2012-2017; 2019 - present): Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019.
  • Strictly Come Dancing (2014): The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge.
  • The Dengineers (2015-2017): Mark was a co-presenter of the children's programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes.
  • Extra (2017-2020): Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years.
  • The Bachelor UK (2019): A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark's version of the programme aired on Channel 5.
  • The Challenge UK (2023): Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023.
  • Clean It, Fix It (2024 - present): Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.

Wearing a chic white outfit with an off-the-shoulder jumper and matching skirt, Mark could be seen walking towards his beaming wife.

They captioned the post: "2025 is going to be a special one for us…"

Shortly after the news of the couple's baby joy, a source told us that the pair were being targeted for a fly-on-the-wall documentary series.

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A source said: "Michelle and Mark are such a TV power couple, and becoming parents is huge for them.

"A couple of production companies are writing up propositions to see if they’d let in cameras to follow them becoming parents.

"These fly-on-the-wall shows are huge on ITV, as well as streamers like Prime, and there is a huge audience that would love an insight into Michelle and Mark’s world.

"It’s all just in the planning stages and no formal approaches have been made but the offers are close to being finalised."

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They added: "Michelle is pedal to the metal on Brassic at the moment. She is finishing up her scenes before she goes off for a break.

"Her co-stars will stay working until about May but Michelle is having to get finished in about three weeks."

Pregnant woman and man on a beach.
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Mark and Michelle announced they were expecting their first child together at the end of 2024Credit: Instagram
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan at the National Television Awards.
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The stunning couple have been married since 2015, with them due to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this coming MayCredit: Getty
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