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Nicola Roberts Welcomes First Child with Fiancé Mitch Hahn
5/25/2026, 10:17:58 PM
Birth Announcement and Immediate Details
On Sunday May 24 2025, former Girls Aloud vocalist Nicola Roberts used Instagram to confirm the arrival of her first child, a baby girl. She reported that the infant was born “a couple of weeks ago at 38 weeks, weighing 6.5 lb, and is thriving.” Roberts shared photos of herself cradling the newborn and of fiancé Mitch Hahn carrying the baby in a car seat. The couple has not disclosed the child’s name.
Background: Girls Aloud and Personal Milestones
Girls Aloud formed on the 2002 ITV talent show *Popstars: The Rivals* and achieved five studio albums, a 2009 BRIT Award, and numerous UK chart-toppers. After a 2013 split, the group reunited for a UK-and-Ireland arena tour in 2024, their first in more than eleven years, dedicating the shows to late bandmate Sarah Harding (d. 2021). During this period Roberts also performed as Persephone in the West End production of *Hadestown*.
Key Figures
- Nicola Roberts – 40-year-old singer, songwriter, and actress.
- Mitch Hahn – Businessman, semi-professional footballer, and Roberts’ fiancé since 2022.
- Girls Aloud members – Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh (and the late Sarah Harding).
- Supporting celebrities – Sophie Ellis-Bextor, AJ Odudu, Katie Piper, Michelle Keegan, among others, who posted congratulatory comments.
Timeline of Pregnancy and Milestones
- 25 Dec 2023 – Roberts announced a five-month pregnancy on Instagram, describing the day as “the most magical Christmas Day.”
- Summer 2024 – The couple became engaged during a trip to the south of France.
- 22 weeks gestation – Roberts underwent surgery to reduce the risk of preterm delivery.
- 34 weeks gestation – She posted that reaching this point was “a big relief.”
- May 24 2025 – Birth announcement posted on Instagram.
Data & Statistics
- Gestational age at birth: 38 weeks (approximately two weeks early).
- Birth weight: 6.5 lb (? 2.95 kg).
- Surgery performed at 22 weeks; 34-week milestone noted as a relief.
- Engagement month reported as July or August 2024 (sources differ).
Official Statement and Public Reactions
Roberts’ Instagram caption summarized the birth as a “heaven on earth” experience and expressed gratitude for the baby’s health. The post generated a wave of supportive messages from fellow entertainers, including Nadine Coyle (“Sending so much love”), Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards. Media outlets reproduced the announcement, emphasizing the couple’s joy and the baby’s thriving condition.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our beautiful baby girl is here.” — Nicola Roberts, Instagram post
- “We haven't stopped staring at her perfect little face or kissing her softest little head.” — Nicola Roberts, Instagram post
- “She arrived healthy and content a couple of weeks ago at 38 weeks weighing 6.5lbs and is thriving.” — Nicola Roberts, Instagram post
- “It’s heaven on earth with her and we can hardly believe she’s ours.” — Nicola Roberts, Instagram post
- “Mitch and I have had the most magical Christmas Day sharing the most precious news with our families. We’ve been keeping a secret. We are five months pregnant! We can’t wait to meet our little one in the spring x.” — Nicola Roberts, Instagram post
Why It Matters / Impact
The birth marks Roberts’ transition from pop-star and stage performer to mother, a personal milestone that resonates with long-time fans who have followed her career since the early 2000s. Occurring shortly after Girls Aloud’s high-profile reunion, the news reinforces the group’s enduring public interest and adds a celebratory note to their recent legacy-building tour.
What’s Next
Roberts has indicated a focus on motherhood while remaining open to future artistic projects. The couple’s next public appearance is expected at the concluding shows of the Girls Aloud tour’s 2024 leg, after which Roberts may resume her West End role once her recovery permits.
