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MICHELLE Keegan was left in tears watching pals Kate and Rio Ferdinand’s adorable pregnancy announcement on Instagram.

The happy couple revealed they were having a baby to their family and shared their children’s joyous reaction.

 Kate showed off her small bump to her children
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Kate showed off her small bump to her childrenCredit: Instagram
 Michelle Keegan, pictured with husband Mark Wright, was one of the first to wish Kate and Rio congratulations
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Michelle Keegan, pictured with husband Mark Wright, was one of the first to wish Kate and Rio congratulationsCredit: instagram.com/wrighty_

Kate and Rio revealed the heartwarming moment they told the kids on Instagram last night and fans, friends and family have all rushed to congratulate them.

Michelle Keegan, 32, was left in tears as she wrote underneath the adorable video: “Awwww that made me cry. Huge congratulations to you all, lovely news ❤️❤️❤️ xxx”

Lots of their other celeb pals all rushed to comment on the video to express their joy for the couple.

Dad-of-two, and with one on the way, Marvin Humes gushed: “Huge! Congrats to you all bro..very happy for you.”

 Kate and Rio sat the kids around the kitchen table and told them about their news
Kate and Rio sat the kids around the kitchen table and told them about their newsCredit: Instagram
 Needless to say they were all thrilled
Needless to say they were all thrilledCredit: xkateferdinand/Instagram
 The family rushed in for a group hug
The family rushed in for a group hugCredit: Instagram

Singer Olly Murs wrote: “Congratulations mate”

And DJ Reggie Yates emotionally penned: “Everything mate. Everything.”

Many of Rio’s footballing pals also joined in, with Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Gary Lineker all adding their well wishes.

Kate, who has suffered early bouts of morning sickness, secretly filmed the moment they told Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, and nine-year-old Tia – Rio’s kids with late wife Rebecca.

 She revealed the video made her cry
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She revealed the video made her cryCredit: Instagram
 Kate's Essex pals rushed to congratulate the mum to be
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Kate's Essex pals rushed to congratulate the mum to beCredit: Instagram
 Lots of Kate's celeb mum pals congratulated her
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Lots of Kate's celeb mum pals congratulated herCredit: Instagram
 Lydia has just given birth
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Lydia has just given birthCredit: Instagram
 Everyone was thrilled with the news
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Everyone was thrilled with the newsCredit: Instagram

The kids screamed and jumped up and down with excitement as they were told they're getting a new brother or sister.

In the video the kids don't realise they're on camera while leafing through a family photo album.

On it is written: "Now for the next chapter, guess what?" – before Kate says: "I'm pregnant."

As the children jump around in shock, Kate stands up to show off her small bump and says: "Have you not noticed guys?"

 Kate and Rio announced their happy news on Instagram
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Kate and Rio announced their happy news on InstagramCredit: Rex Features
 Kate recently opened up about their plans on having a baby
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Kate recently opened up about their plans on having a baby

The baby was conceived during lockdown, with ex-footie star Rio, 41, and wife Kate, 29, indoors since March.

The three children couldn't believe it. Tia started chanting: "Sister, sister," while the boys were in shock and kept asking: "Are you actually?"

Kate captioned the sweet video: "The crazy house is about to get a little bit crazier... every time I watch this it makes me cry, the best reaction. Baby Ferdy we are all so excited to meet you."

Posting to his 4.3million Instagram followers, Rio said: We got our wish, another Ferdinand en route!!

 Michelle gushed the happy news had left her in tears
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Michelle gushed the happy news had left her in tearsCredit: Getty Images

"@xkateferdinand I can’t wait to go through this whole pregnancy together and then bring our little human into this world. The reaction though."

A source said: "Rio and Kate are delighted and wanted Rio's kids to be the first to find out.

"They love having Kate as a stepmum but for her to have a child with their dad is incredibly exciting."

Kate coyly told earlier this month how her stepchildren outlined a timetable when she and their Dad would give them another sibling.

And now their wait is nearly over, with a pal telling The Sun: “Everyone is deliriously happy.

“Kate’s pregnancy has made everyone beam with joy.

“She’s had a rough few weeks, but couldn’t be happier. She always wanted her own children with Rio, and to grow his existing family. Everyone is so excited.”

 Michelle was overcome with emotion
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Michelle was overcome with emotionCredit: Getty - Contributor


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