BREAKING: Katherine Ryan pregnant with fourth child as comedian issues sweet announcement

Comedian has revealed she is expecting her fourth child. The TV star, 41, is already a proud mum to teenage daughter Violet, 15, as well as son Fred, three and daughter Fenna, two, with husband Bobby Kootstra.

Katherine first gave a hint that she was pregnant while making an appearance on her daughter Violet's TikTok page last week, while the teen was sharing her reviews on UK Crumbl. On Monday, the star stepped out at the Ageing and Biohacking: The Science of Immortality at SXSW in London, showcasing her blossoming baby bump.

The star was glowing as she wore a figure-hugging dress, which highlighted her bump while posing on the red carpet.

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Earlier this year, as she admitted she didn't think time was on her side. The former Celebrity Gogglebox star visited a fertility clinic with husband Bobby and

In the second season of her hit U&W show, At Home With Katherine Ryan, she said: “It’s not that surprising that over-40 women have fewer follicles than we once did.

"But we talk a lot about male fertility as well, which is on a steep decline. But I would still like a fourth baby. We are so blessed to have the kids that we do have. Having children is not for everyone, but I personally really like making people. I think it’s a superpower, if you can do it.”

Things haven't always been easy for the couple as they have welcomed two babies, had three miscarriages and juggled Bobby's move to the UK from Canada.

Katherine and Bobby first dated when she was 15, before rekindling their romance in 2018 when she returned to Canada to film a show.

Adjusting to co-parenting with Bobby has taken some time for Katherine, who had previously raised her daughter Violet alone after becoming a single mother at 25.

However, she has been keen to add to their growing brood. Opening up on her concerns, she told OK! Magazine last year: "I’m old. I used to think I was going to be the babies’ dad because I’m working but actually I’m like their grandmother.

"My back hurts, sometimes I give them treats. I’m like a fun grandma."

Speaking about their fertility, Katherine added: "We’ve always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I’ve been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I’ve had three miscarriages in five years and the likelihood of that increases as you get older.

"You have to find a balance between what you can personally stand and risks you’re willing to take." Katherine has made it clear that surrogacy isn't for her.

"It’s controversial to say but I wouldn’t want that labour – both literal and also the workload – to fall on another woman," she said. "I think surrogacy is wonderful. It’s beautiful for people who are really eager to offer it and for couples who need it but for me, I think it would be exploitative.”

Katherine also spoke about how having children with Bobby has been different to when she was a single parent. "Now Bobby has come into the picture, the babies are here and everyone is well supported because we’re a family unit," she explained.

“I think arguably it’s better for the children to have siblings and a dad at home, but Violet and I were really happy and I like to intensely love one thing or one person."

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