Kate Ritchie is pregnant!

Kate Ritchie took to facebook over the weekend to announce to her fans that she is expecting her first child with her husband of four years, Stuart Webb.

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“IT IS WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT that Stuart and I announce we are expecting our first child.

Kate Ritchie took to facebook to announce she is expecting her first child. Source: facebook

We can assure you any secrecy up to this moment has been nothing more than us protecting what is most sacred - a new life that was far from reaching its 12 week milestone.

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Kate Ritchie and Stuart Webb are expecting their fist child together. Source: Getty

Thank you to all who have respected our privacy over these past weeks allowing us the privilege every couple deserves - to share the wonderful news ourselves.It really is such a special time for us and we couldn't be happier! KR x” she wrote.

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The 35-year-old Nova host, first sparked pregnancy rumours in January but at the time she responded saying she had, “not made an announcement to anyone regarding a pregnancy.”