Belinda Owusu shocks fans by announcing she is 40 WEEKS pregnant

Belinda Owusu has announced she is pregnant with her first child.

The 31-year-old actress – who played Libby Fox in EastEnders and portrays Nicky McKendrick Holby City – took to Instagram to show off her bump, shocking fans with the announcement that she is 40 weeks into her pregnancy.

Looking casual in comfy sweats, Belinda posed in the snap grinning widely.

‘Ready when you are, kid #40weeks!’ she typed.

She is expecting her baby with her partner of 10 years, Michael Mackin. 

Co-star Chizzy Akulolu wrote underneath: ‘Can’t wait. Let me know if you need Dr Mo by your side!’

Dawn Steele, who plays Ange Godard, commented: ‘Hurry uuuuuupppp – you look amazing B!’

Shock news: The 31-year-old actress portrays Nicky McKendrick Holby City

First-time parents: She is expecting her baby with her partner of 10 years, Michael Mackin

Laila Rouass, who also stars on the medical drama as Sahira Shah, penned: ‘Gorgeous mama xx!’

Fans were shocked to hear the news, with one penning: ‘Oh WOW Congratulations!’

Another posted: ‘Oh my congratulations!’

A third wrote: ‘Huge congrats! Sending loads of love!’

Co-stars: Her pals from Holby City flocked to Instagram to congratulate her on the news

BBC star: Many asked about how the story-line on Holby City tied in with Belinda’s real-life pregnancy, having presumed it was just part of the plot

Another wrote: ‘Wow you kept that quiet, congratulations ❤️!’ 

Many asked about how the story-line on Holby City tied in with Belinda’s real-life pregnancy, having presumed it was just part of the plot.

‘Wow!! Was that your actual baby in Holby when you scanned your stomach then? Congratulations girl!! ❤️’ one asked.

Another posted: ‘Congratulations!! I had no idea you were pregnant, I thought it was just your character. That’s amazing! ❤️❤️!’