Celebrity on TV Reveals Pregnancy After Concealing Baby Bump from Audience
Sky News correspondent Sally Lockwood has shared news of her pregnancy, expressing gratitude to the television show's team for their support in maintaining confidentiality about it for an extended period.
The television personality shared her delightful news with her followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) as she readied herself for maternity leave. She candidly disclosed the challenges of managing pregnancy symptoms while fulfilling her broadcasting duties.
In her announcement, she expressed gratitude towards her colleagues at Sky News for their support throughout her efforts to discreetly manage a growing belly, leggings, and bouts of nausea during live broadcasts.
She commended the compassionate individuals at Sky News, citing them as the finest in the business. “I’m looking forward to being a viewer for a few months and cheering you on from the sidelines,” she added.
Furthermore, she provided insights into the tactics used to conceal her pregnancy, mentioning the strategic use of camera angles and office furniture.
Big shout out to the Sky News family who’ve looked after me as I’ve attempted to hide a large belly, leggings and nausea on air…. Sky News has the kindest people in the biz as well as the best. Look forward to being a viewer for a few months & cheering you from the sidelines ♥️ pic.twitter.com/jctfvksDeC
— SallyLockwood (@sallylockwood) December 3, 2023
Sally reclined in her chair, the legs slightly drawn out from under her desk. With a swift snap, she updated her Instagram: ‘Final show wrapped up ✔️ Now onto personal errands… 🤰.’
Continuing, she extended heartfelt gratitude to the makeup artists, producers, technical crew, and fellow journalists for their unwavering support and care behind the scenes.
Sally, who had a tenure at ITN before transitioning to Sky News in 2017, received an outpouring of congratulatory messages.
One supporter expressed, ‘Congratulations! I’m thrilled for you and your remarkable new journey.’
Another well-wisher chimed in, ‘Congrats on your final show. Wishing you and your husband a splendid Christmas and an uncomplicated birth for your first child. What a magical Christmas gift to anticipate. GX.’
Sally marked her first wedding anniversary alongside her husband Ronan this June. In a recent incident, Ronan stood steadfastly by Sally’s side following her involvement in a road accident.
In her post during that time, she expressed, ‘Back in the swing of work today after a run-in with a lorry caused me to miss last night’s show. A heartfelt thank you to the esteemed news anchors Ian King & @ashishskynews for stepping in and to my husband for his unwavering support. His reaction upon seeing the crash was, “you won’t see this car again.” The lengths I go to for a Friday night off! 🤪 Feeling immensely fortunate and eagerly anticipating the News Hour from 5 pm all through the weekend.’
Her impactful contributions have made her a recognisable figure on the channel. Serving as a US correspondent, she extensively covered events such as the Presidential election, the storming of Congress, and the tragic killing of George Floyd. At the onset of the pandemic, she spent a considerable seven weeks in Italy during its initial lockdown phase, becoming deeply engaged with the unfolding events in the country.
