Paige Thorne Announces Exciting Gender Reveal
Reality television personality Paige Thorne, known for her appearance on Love Island, has joyfully revealed that she is expecting a baby boy. The 28-year-old shared the heartwarming news with her followers on Instagram on Friday, alongside her boxer boyfriend, Drew Wedlake.
A Touching Announcement
In a touching video clip, Thorne is seen sitting on Wedlake’s lap. She playfully turns his baseball cap around, revealing the words “best dad” emblazoned on the front. Thorne then retrieves a miniature blue guitar from Wedlake’s truck, placing it beside his knee. The couple shared a tender moment as Wedlake kissed Thorne’s baby bump, both visibly delighted and giggling.
“The Little Boy We’ve Been Dreaming Of”
Accompanying the announcement, Thorne penned an emotional message: “The secret’s out. The little boy we’ve been dreaming of is on his way. We can’t wait to watch you grow, make the best memories and give you the happiest life we possibly can.” She continued, expressing a premonition about the baby’s gender: “Even before officially finding out you were a boy as your parents we already knew, we’ll never be able to put into words how much we need you in our lives so hopefully this song will do the talking for us.” The post also promoted a new song, “Little bit of both,” available on all platforms, as a dedication to their unborn child. Thorne concluded by stating, “Counting down the days til we meet.”
Pregnancy Updates and Body Positivity
This gender reveal follows Thorne’s earlier pregnancy updates. At 24 weeks pregnant with her first child, she recently shared a photo of herself in a pink swimsuit, showcasing her growing baby bump. Thorne expressed her positive feelings about her changing body, stating, “I always thought I’d struggle so much with body image whilst being pregnant because I always trained so hard and watched what I ate all the time. But I’m so glad that I LOVE how my body is changing to grow this little baby. I feel beyond confident and empowered, as if I was made to be pregnant, is that weird to say?”
Navigating Pregnancy Discomforts
Thorne has also been open about the physical challenges of pregnancy, noting that she has been experiencing “lower back ache since week four.” To manage this, she has been undergoing “pregnancy massages and lymphatic drainage every two weeks.” Despite these discomforts, her overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive. “To sum it up, I love being pregnant. I’m in love with my future little life I have ahead of me, I’ve never felt more ready for such a big change. I feel like this is what’s been missing for the longest time for me,” she shared.
Journey to Parenthood
The initial announcement of Thorne’s pregnancy was made in March through a video shared on the beach. The clip featured Thorne displaying her baby bump alongside Wedlake, who tenderly kissed her stomach while she held an ultrasound scan. The couple captioned the post, “Half of me & half of you. You are already loved infinitely, baby Wedlake due September.”
Relationship and Past Experiences
Paige Thorne and Drew Wedlake made their relationship official on Instagram in July of the previous year. They have since attended red carpet events together and enjoyed several holidays. Thorne moved in with Wedlake, who previously auditioned for The X Factor in 2017, after just three months of dating. She has spoken about the challenges of relocating from Swansea to Bristol, noting the difficulty in adjusting to a new routine away from her family and home.
Thorne, a former paramedic, gained prominence on the eighth season of Love Island in 2022. During her time on the show, she had a romance with Jacques O’Neill, and later coupled up with Adam Collard. Their relationship ended shortly after leaving the villa. Thorne also had a past relationship with rapper Formz, which concluded in 2024.
