Farmer Wants A Wife star Sophie Holcombe knew about Clare Hockings’ pregnancy before announcement

Keeping mum! Farmer Wants A Wife’s Sophie Holcombe all but confirms she knew Clare Hockings was pregnant with Farmer Brad’s child before they made the shock announcement

They became fast friends on this season of Farmer Wants A Wife. 

And Sophie Holcombe has all but confirmed she knew about Clare Hockings and  Farmer’s Ben shock pregnancy before the reality TV couple announced they were expecting their first child. 

In an Instagram Q&A, Sophie said there were ‘lots of phones calls and checking in’ with Clare. 

‘I haven’t seen anyone since the reunion in January, but there’s been lots of phone calls and checking in, especially with Clare,’ she said. 

She added that she hopes to ‘plan a visit’ with Clare and Brad, 32, soon. 

Sophie Holcombe has all but confirmed she knew about Clare Hockings and Farmer’s Ben shock pregnancy before the reality TV couple announced they were expecting their first child 

Clare and Brad announced they’re expecting their first child together last week, just months after meeting on the show.

The couple shared the happy news via Instagram by uploading a photo of themselves posing with a pair of baby shoes.

‘We’re so excited to meet our newest little farm hand! Baby Jones due December,’ Clare wrote. 

Clare and Brad announced they're expecting their first child together last week, just months after meeting on the show

Clare and Brad announced they’re expecting their first child together last week, just months after meeting on the show 

Speaking to New Idea magazine, the couple admitted their baby joy was a surprise.

‘We didn’t think it would happen as quick as it did,’ Brad told the publication, adding: ‘We’re on the same page and just happy doing life together.’

Clare told the magazine her pregnancy has been smooth sailing for the most part, except for a bout of morning sickness and lethargy in her first trimester. 

'I haven't seen anyone since the reunion in January, but there's been lots of phone calls and checking in, especially with Clare,' she said. She added that she hopes to 'plan a visit' with Clare and Brad, 32, soon

‘I haven’t seen anyone since the reunion in January, but there’s been lots of phone calls and checking in, especially with Clare,’ she said. She added that she hopes to ‘plan a visit’ with Clare and Brad, 32, soon 

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