Peter Andre is preparing to welcome his first child with girlfriend Emily MacDonagh next year.
And the singer looked every bit the thrilled father-to-be as he gently placed a hand on Emily’s growing baby bump while the couple walked the red carpet at the Pride Of Britain Awards.
Andre revealed in July that Emily, a 23-year-old medical student, was pregnant, but this appearance marked the first time she had publicly displayed a noticeably rounded bump.
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Tender moment: Peter Andre affectionately rests his hand on girlfriend Emily MacDonagh’s baby bump at the Pride Of Britain Awards
Emily made a striking entrance at the event, choosing a floor-length gold gown embellished with beading and styling her hair in a polished braided bun.
She finished the elegant red carpet look with a black envelope clutch and matching black peep-toe heels.
Meanwhile Peter, 40, is already a father to Junior, eight, and Princess, six, with his former wife Katie Price.
Awestruck: Peter can’t stop staring at Emily’s baby bump as the couple attend the red-carpet event
Affectionate: Peter tenderly wraps an arm around his girlfriend’s back
Earlier this month the singer surprised fans when he spoke on his reality show about not being sure about wanting any more kids.
But he subsequently clarified his comments and explained that he couldn’t be happier about Emily’s pregnancy.
He told new! magazine: ‘On a recent episode of My Life you might have seen me debating with my brother Mike over whether or not I’d want to become a dad again. Obviously, we had the conversation before I knew Emily was pregnant.’
Smart: Peter wore a black and grey suit for the Pride Of Britain Awards
Dazzling: Peter and Emily looked cute at the Pride of Britain awards earlier this month
Walking the red carpet: The singer greets fans at the Pride Of Britain Awards at Grosvenor House in London
He went on: ‘But at that stage, I wasn’t sure. Situations change all the time and you don’t necessarily plan how things are going to work out. But I couldn’t be happier to have another baby on the way.’
The TV presenter also revealed that he will be present for the baby’s birth, adding: ‘I wouldn’t miss the birth of my child for anything! I think it’s important for dads to be present and to hold their partner’s hand.’
He also told Yahoo! that Emily was coping well with pregnancy, saying: ‘She’s got everything covered when it comes to the pregnancy – she’s amazing. She just knows what she’s doing.’
Protective: Peter didn’t take his arm away from Emily’s burgeoning waist
Glittering in gold: Emily shone in the figure-hugging gown and black peeptoe heels
