BIG Brother star Liam McGough has revealed he’s set to become a dad for the first time just months after tying the knot in New Orleans.

Tree surgeon Liam, 42, shot to fame on the eighth series of the reality show in 2007 and had with actress in 2022.

A man hugging a woman from behind while she holds up an ultrasound scan.
Big Brother star Liam McGough and wife Sloane are expecting their first child Credit: Instagram
A pregnant woman lying on an examination table during an ultrasound, with the monitor in the background displaying the fetus.
The proud dad-to-be revealed they are having a baby girl Credit: Instagram

Now have shared the exciting news they’re expecting their first child together – telling fans they’re having a baby girl.

Liam took to social media to share a sweet snap of him cradling Sloane’s bump as he embraced her from behind.

He wrote: “Huge news!! Biggest ever tbh. Me and Sloane are going to have a baby girl.

“It’s been so hard to keep it quiet. Even harder for my dad who hasn’t managed haha. I found out on day 3 of the fringe. Never felt prouder in my life.”

A man giving a thumbs-up at the Big Brother Grand Final.
Liam shot to fame on the eighth series of Big Brother in 2007 Credit: PA
Emily Atack and Liam McGough walking outside at night.
He dated actress Emily for seven months before they split in December 2022. Credit: GOFF / SplashNews.com

In August Liam opened up to The Sun about , confessing he’d “never experienced anything like it”.

He said: “The wedding was amazing — small and intimate, with only close friends and family. We got married right in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, and it was incredible. I’ve never experienced anything like it.

The celebration was so romantic and personal, and then, for the party afterwards, we were marched around the area by a full brass band in what’s called a Second Line.

“We had a police escort blocking the roads as we danced through the streets, with four huge motorbikes and two massive police trucks accompanying us.

“The contrast between the intimate ceremony and this unique, extravagant spectacle left all of our heads spinning in the most amazing way.”

Liam previously dated Inbetweeners star Emily for seven months, with The Sun revealing their split in October 2022.