Congratulations are in order for The Only Way is Essex star Lauren Pope, who has announced that she is pregnant with her second child.

The reality TV personality previously welcomed a daughter named Raine with her boyfriend Tony Keterman, who she has been dating since 2019, and now they are expanding their family further.

Lauren made the announcement via an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself showing off her baby bump while Raine plays with the dog in the background.

"Another member to add to the squad… Coming soon," she wrote in the caption.

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Famous friends sent their congratulations in the comments, including Chloe Meadows, Lydia Bright, Charlie King, Marnie Simpson, Lateysha Grace, Lisa Snowden, Wretch 32 and more.

"I am thoroughly enjoying this new chapter of life being a mother and spending time with my family," she explained to the MailOnline.

"I’m feeling incredibly grateful to be pregnant with my second child."

Related: TOWIE's Lauren Goodger announces second pregnancy weeks after giving birth to daughter

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Lauren left the ITV constructed reality show in 2019, stating at the time that: "After an amazing nine years on The Only Way is Essex I have decided that now is the natural time for me to leave.

"I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities that the show has brought my way and have loved being part of the cast. On top of that, Lime [Pictures, who make the show] have become an extended family to me and I’ll be forever grateful for their guidance and support over the years.

"Nonetheless, I feel now is the time for me to move on so I can focus my attention wholeheartedly on my business ventures and personal relationship."

The Only Way Is Essex airs on ITVBe.

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