Liz McClarnon has welcomed her first child with her husband Peter Cho after years of ‘painful IVF’.
The Atomic Kitten legend, 44, announced the news that she had welcomed her baby boy on Instagram on Sunday, sharing a selfie of herself giving a thumbs up from her hospital bed.
She captioned the photo: ‘Little man arrived early. It started out a bit scary but all went well in the end.’
Liz dropped the news she was pregnant in May after struggling to conceive for two decades and turning to IVF.
Liz and Peter met four years ago and soon after meeting started their IVF journey – and unfortunately had three failed embryo cycles in 2023, and then suffered two miscarriages the following year, but finally got the happy news that they wanted.
The girlband star emotionally revealed the gender of their child during a recent appearance on Loose Women.
Liz McClarnon has welcomed her first child with her husband Peter Cho after years of ‘painful IVF’, sharing a thumbs up selfie from hospital on Sunday
The girlband star was pictured at The Baby Show in London on October 25. She revealed on Sunday that she had given birth early
After her VT was played out to viewers, Liz walked out on stage to sit down with the panel and confessed: ‘That piece then, it made me get a bit teary back there.’
Jane Moore was keen to know how far gone she is in her pregnancy and asked: ‘Where are you now, what stage?’
Liz said: ‘I am just around five months. We know what we’re having.. if you’d like to know? We’re having a boy!
‘We thought it might be a girl, we thought it might be a girl.’ She added: ‘Lots of names going around in my head and getting really excited by.’
Earlier on in the segment, Liz got emotional as she explained why she got upset after seeing her VT play out. She said: ‘It’s been really tough actually.
‘It’s strange because I speak about it, but hearing you talk about it then, in third person, it’s completely separate to me, it made me upset, it was almost like someone else.
‘Whereas when you deal with it yourself, you’re like “oh, carry on. Let’s do this”.’
Jane Moore was interested to know if they had realised before trying for a baby that they would have fertility issues.
The girlband star emotionally revealed the gender of their child during a recent appearance on Loose Women
Liz explained: ‘The reason we went to a doctor to find out, when we met, I was over 40, it’s a reality. We thought let’s see where we are, let’s see where we stand.’
She continued that they told her: ‘Everything seems ok, you have fluid around your ovaries, but let’s start some treatments.’
Liz and Peter – who tied the knot in 2023 – announced their happy news in May through an emotional Instagram clip.
In the sweet clip, Liz could be seen sitting on a park bench before turning around to reveal her bump.
During the video, she said: ‘I’ve been keeping a secret from you, and I’ve mostly kept myself off social media because sometimes it was hard to smile.
Liz and Peter – who tied the knot in 2023 – announced their happy news in May through an emotional Instagram clip (pictured)
‘But after years of sometimes quite painful IVF and dark times, I’m pregnant! We feel like we’ve been given the world.’
Liz captioned the post: ‘I started to record a video of me just telling you but I got too emotional so I thought I’d just hide behind this little announcement instead.
‘I just can’t believe we’re here. So many have been through exactly what I went through and worse. ❤️
‘I want to share what I can and add my voice and ears to those who already help others understand or deal with all that comes with IVF and loss after so much hope.
‘I’ve been a part of some beautifully supportive communities. I’m so grateful.’
Her post was soon flooded with congratulations from her celebrity pals, including her former Atomic Kitten bandmate Natasha Hamilton.
She wrote: ‘Literally couldn’t be any happier for you both! After all you’ve been through, this little miracle is everything.’
Michelle Heaton said: ‘So unbelievably happy for you both. I know how the road has been unkind to get here… but look at u now… so so happy xx love to all three of u xx.’
S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara penned: ‘Awwww this is so lovely! Congratulations darling.’
Liz married her husband Peter Cho in June 2023, but didn’t reveal his identity to her followers until they celebrated their first wedding anniversary last year.
Liz married her husband Peter Cho in June 2023, but didn’t reveal his identity to her followers until they celebrated their first wedding anniversary
In June, Liz revealed the identity of her husband Peter as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary
The fiercely private singer took to her Stories with two snaps of her handsome hubby, after his face was previously masked by confetti in the photo from their big day
The singer first rose to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the iconic girlband Atomic Kitten (pictured with bandmates Kerry Katona and Natasha Hamilton in 2000)
The fiercely private singer took to her Stories with two snaps of her handsome spouse, after his face was previously masked by confetti in the photo from their big day.
Alongside a snap of Peter in the sunshine, Liz wrote: ‘Guess what?! I’ve been married to my perfect match for a whole year, I love you Peter Cho!’
She then shared a throwback from their wedding day as they posed together, with the bride looking stunning in a Bardot neckline gown with full skirt.
The pair cuddled up, Peter looking dapper in a three-piece black suit, with Liz adding: ‘Thank you for your lovely well wishes.’
They tied the knot in the Lake District, with the guests including Liz’s former bandmate Natasha Hamilton.
Revealing the news, she said: ‘A few days ago Peter & I tied the knot surrounded by some of the people we love and care for (and little Bean – our dog) and I wanted to share this lovely picture with you from our day.
Liz was previously engaged to Blue singer Lee Ryan. The pair dated for two years before he popped the question in 2003
After Lee, she had a long-term partner in Harlequins rugby star Ryan O’Neill. They were together for two years before their split in 2014 (pictured in 2012)
‘We are so grateful to everyone that was there, especially some that travelled from all across the world to be there with us (Australia, LA, Hong Kong, Ibiza…)
‘And finally… Dearest online friends that worked out what day it was, I just wanted to thank you for your lovely messages, you’ve been so kind.
Liz’s wedding came a year after she shocked fans with a surprise engagement announcement, as she wished her husband-to-be a happy birthday.
She shared a snap embracing her mysterious fiancé, surprising many of her friends who took to the comments.
Her large diamond engagement ring was visible, while she kept the identity of the man a secret.
Captioning the black-and-white photo, she wrote: ‘Happy birthday to my husband-to-be. YEP! I’m going to marry the most beautiful human I’ve ever known and it’s his birthday today. Double yay!’
Liz was previously engaged to Blue singer Lee Ryan, after dating for around two years before he popped the question in 2003.
They called off the romance shortly after, with Liz saying she didn’t like dating a fellow celebrity.
After Lee, she had a long-term partner in Harlequins rugby star Ryan O’Neill. They were together from 2012 to 2014.
Shortly after the split, she said of potential motherhood: ‘I think I’ve been quite strong about not having babies with the wrong people.
‘Some people think I haven’t had the chance but I made a conscious decision not to have children with the people I was with.’
