Kate Ferdinand 'rapidly growing' as she bares baby bump to reveal due date after her and Rio's 'ban'

Kate Ferdinand has said she is 'rapidly growing' as she shared a glimpse at her baby bump as she counts down to the arrival of her second child. The former The Only Way is Essex star announced at the end of January that she and her husband Rio were expanding their family following a tragic miscarriage.

Kate, who shares two-year-old son Cree with Rio, took to her Instagram to confirm the happy news with a video. The 31-year-old, who married the former footballer in 2019, could be seen in a black-and-white video walking away from the camera.

The clip, set to Minnie Riperton's Lovin' You, then showed Kate turn around as she beamed for the camera before opening her coat and lovingly placing her hand on her blossoming baby bump as she sported a figure-hugging dress.

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Kate, who is stepmother to husband Rio's children Tate, 13, Lorenz, 15, and Tia, 11, captioned the heartwarming post: "We’ve been praying for you…" after she revealed the heartbreaking news in July last year that she and Rio had suffered a miscarriage.

The mum-of-two-to-be has since been keeping her fans and followers updated on her pregnancy on social media and on Monday (May 22) took part in an Instagram Q&A. Kate was asked: "How long before bubbas due. Exciting times", and confirming her due date she replied: "Eight weeks to go and the belly is rapidly growing."

Alongside the answer, Kate, who previously revealed she is expecting a baby girl, shared a picture of herself showing off her growing bump as she rocked a pair of sweatpants and rolled up her black t-shirt to proudly showcase her belly.

Kate was also asked if she was "prepared and ready for baby's arrival," and she was completely