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    Real Housewives star ‘shocked’ over pregnancy news after throwing test in bin

    Real Housewives of Cheshire star Eleanor “Ellie” Egar has exclusively opened up on the moment she found out she was pregnant with her first child, a baby girl, due in July 202506:36, 10 Mar 2025Updated 06:37, 10 Mar 2025Ellie Egar threw the test in the binReal Housewives of Cheshire’s Ellie Egar has opened up about her unexpected pregnancy reveal. Just a fortnight ago, Ellie beamed with happiness as she shared that she and her other half Chris Lewis were expecting a little bundle of joy.The celeb was caught off guard by her own baby news after falling ill upon her return from Thailand. She told The Mirror: “It was a complete shock. I came back from filming in Thailand and wasn’t feeling well.”I took a test, left it on the side while tidying, and threw it in the bin without checking. It was only when it hit the bin that I was like, ‘Oh my God!’ It was a lot to take in, but in the best way. I told Chris that evening – he was over the moon.”The broke the news on Valentine’s DayOver Valentine’s weekend, the pair let the cat out of the bag with a dreamy snap from Venice, showing off a mock-up newspaper saying “Baby Lewis is on the way. Due July 2025.”Underneath, Ellie penned the word “Complete”.Their mates from the show were quick to shower them with love. Lystra Adams shared, “Huge congratulations I’m so happy for you guys,” and Paige Chohan added, “The best news everrrrrrr! So happy for you and Chris xxxx.”, reports the Mirror.In a heartwarming Instagram story update, the couple announced they’re expecting a little princess. The back page of their mock-up newspaper read, “We can’t wait to meet you baby girl. You’ve got the best big brother waiting for you,” nodding to Chris’s son from a previous relationship and Ellie’s stepson.It was a shock to themThis joyous announcement follows Ellie and Chris getting engaged in September 2024, with wedding bells on the horizon and Ellie recently enjoying her hen do on a frosty getaway, as teased by co-star Rachel Lugo’s Instagram story titled “HEN WEEKEND.”Ellie made her debut on The Real Housewives of Cheshire for its 18th series, which started rolling cameras in December 2024. Celebrating a decade of drama, the series launched with a bang on a luxurious trip to Thailand, with the first episode airing last week showing the cast embroiled in fiery disputes, leaving newbie Ellie stunned.Article continues belowThe show promises a walk down memory lane with original housewives like Leanne Brown and Ampika Pickston returning to our screens to mark the show’s ten-year milestone.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Kyle Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner raises eyebrows with major business change as relationship drama continues

    For the first time, Annie Kilner has used her estranged husband Kyle Walker’s name professionally in her new business venture, despite recent sightings of him with two models in Italy04:37, 10 Mar 2025Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker’s relationship has been rocky after Walker was spotted with two models Kyle Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner has left fans stunned by giving a surprise nod to the love rat, using his name professionally for the first time.The model, 31, branded herself as Annie Walker to promote her new jewellery range, Demure, sparking further speculation about the state of their relationship.Her Instagram post, shared on Saturday, showed her wearing a diamond bracelet, and read: “Demure. Founded by Annie Walker & Sophie Haynes.”Sources reveal that this key business move marks a significant thaw in the reportedly frosty relations between Annie and the England and former-Manchester City love rat, 34.Annie took to Instagram with the re-brand However, tensions are far from over, as just a day after Annie and their four sons visited Kyle in Italy, he was spotted with two models, reigniting the drama and speculation about their fractured relationship.A source said: “Annie was far from happy and made her feelings clear. Kyle denies anything went on and says he was asked to give the girls a lift.“He’s clearly put himself in a difficult situation given his reputation. It’s the lack of thought for Annie and how it might look that’s caused the upset.”Despite the pictures, he and Annie are “in the best position” they have ever been and are said to be working through their issues. Annie using the Walker name professionally has also fuelled talk they are intent on establishing themselves as a brand.Annie Kilner modelled a dazzling diamond bracelet with a caption which read: ‘Demure. Founded by Annie Walker & Sophie Haynes’They met when Annie was 15 and tied the knot back in November 2021, but the marriage fell apart after Kyle was exposed for fathering a second child with Lauryn Goodman.Article continues belowDespite Annie filing for divorce last August, insiders claim it is purely financial and will see her take a large share of his estimated £27million fortune and remain in the same home.A source added: “Kyle’s move to Italy has given the family time to take stock. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and it’ll either bring them closer together or confirm what many around them have thought for a long time.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. More