Charlotte Crosby has come a long way since appearing on hit MTV reality series Geordie Shore as she announced on Sunday that she is pregnant with her second child.

The TV personality bid farewell to Geordie Shore in 2016 after having a well followed turbulent on-off relationship with Gaz Beadle throughout 12 series of the show. 

Now the Celebrity Big Brother winner has found love with fiance Jake Ankers and they lives in a huge Sunderland mansion together with their daughter Alba Jean. 

The couple, who welcomed Alba nearly two years ago, announced the exciting news they are expanding their family as Charlotte showed off her bump in an Instagram post.

MailOnline have now taken a look at Charlotte’s wholesome family life. 

Engagement 

Thirteen months after welcoming daughter Alba, Charlotte announced that she and beau Jake, who she met through mutual friends, were engaged.

The TV personality took to her social media to share the happy news as well as a glimpse of the romantic rooftop proposal in Dubai in November 2023. 

Charlotte declared herself the ‘happiest woman in the world’ as Jake got down on one knee surrounded by rose petals.

In the snap the TV personality, who had been dating the businessman for two years, looked gorgeous in a sparkly mini dress as she held her hands to her mouth in shock and awe. 

Meanwhile Jake, who had decorated the spot with roses and candles as well as heart shaped backdrop, beamed as he held out the ring. 

Overjoyed Charlotte captioned the post: ‘Happiest woman in the world’.

‘Yes yes yes and yes @jake_ankers you are my best friend you are my life i CANT BELIEVE IM ENGAGED AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh. Best night ever’.

£1million Sunderland mansion

Charlotte took her whirlwind romance with Jake to the next level in 2021 by moving in together. 

The star had renovated her lavish Sunderland home which was said to be worth in excess of £1million.

In a YouTube video at the time, the reality star showed off her beautiful home renovation which featured double dark wood doors and marble floored lobby.

Charlotte showed off her no-expense-spared black and beige dining table with plenty of space for guests when she entertains.

She opted for minimalist chic with a few ornaments placed in spaces in the wall behind the table with a door to the right leading outside.

The star then moved into the room she describes as the ‘Crosby manor social club’, which she says is ‘very well used’.

Sitting on her bed, Charlotte demonstrated the cinema screen which descends from the ceiling of her bedroom, joking: ‘This is where the magic happens.’

The star moved into her walk in wardrobe, admitting it was too expensive to have replaced, so she had the doors and handles brightened up to give it a new look.

The star then moved into her pool room which has not had done yet but says needs updating due to moisture not being extracted properly.

She excitedly explained how she wanted people to ‘feel as if you’re in Mykonos’ once the room is done.

Holiday home 

Earlier this year, Charlotte gave a first glimpse at her new holiday home in Spain as she revealed to her followers she has bought a villa.

She posted a photo of herself and daughter Alba looking up at the stunning new build.

The property is rendered in a cream finish with wood panels and large windows and sliding doors for access onto the big patio area complete with swimming pool.

The modern pad also boasts a roof terrace for catching the rays all day long, once they are able to visit their second home when the build is finished.

The photo shared by Charlotte, which was taken from behind, showed her wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and black long-sleeved top as she conducted a site visit. 

She also revealed the breathtaking view of the mountains from the property, in the post which she captioned: ‘I have a pretty good feeling the memories me you and dada make here will be the best ones yet 

‘A huge pinch me moment…it’s official I got my dream holiday home. Please go to the last slide! The views from our roof terrace imagine the sunsets.’

Alba’s first birthday

In October last year, the couple held a lavish pumpkin patch themed 1st birthday party for their baby girl. 

Charlotte looked chic in a sleeveless, taupe coloured maxi dress with tie-front drape detailing while Jake wore a striped polo shirt with chinos.

Alba was adorable in a baby pink dress featuring ruffled tulle sleeves and the number one emblazoned across her chest. 

The birthday party was held in an enormous marquee on the grounds of Black Horse in Beamish, County Durham.

There was a children’s entertainers to entertain the toddlers, a bouncy castle, ball pool and slide as well as photo areas made of hay with pumpkins on display. 

Adults were served a yummy Sunday Roast with all the trimmings, whilst taking advantage of the free bar. 

Ectopic pregnancy 

Charlotte opened up about how trauma from her ectopic pregnancy led to her opting for an elective caesarean for the birth of her daughter Alba. 

The former Geordie Shore star had an ectopic pregnancy back in 2016 and was left fearing she would never be able to have kids before she welcomed her daughter.

Speaking about the traumatic experience, she spoke about the moment she was rushed to emergency surgery after being left in unbearable pain.

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in the fallopian tube, meaning a baby is unable to develop and leaving the mother’s health in danger. 

Appearing on the KICPOD podcast with Australian influencer Steph Claire Smith, Charlotte told how her fallopian tube had been left ‘completely ruptured’.

She said: ‘I hadn’t ever felt pain like this and couldn’t take anymore. I told Kate [a friend] to cancel the doctor, I need to go to the hospital, this is something worse than period pain.’

She said she found out she was pregnant after giving a urine sample and said of the moment: ‘I was in shock, and when Kate said ‘Congratulations!’ I said no no no, this is bad.’

Charlotte told how her heart sank as she knew it was something serious and recalls crying and panicking whether she could ever have a baby in the future.

‘I found out my fallopian tube had completely ruptured, and the doctor had to remove my left fallopian tube and an ovary,’ she said.

After her traumatic experience, Charlotte said she ‘wanted control’ during her pregnancy with her first child Alba, opting for a planned caesarean.

Second pregnancy 

The star announced she is pregnant with her second child, almost two years after she and fiancé Jake welcomed daughter Alba Jean. 

The reality star shared a clip on Sunday with the news and declared she was ‘so excited’ while also showcasing her blossoming bump. 

Charlotte looked gorgeous in the video as she modelled looks from her new clothing range Pepper Girls Club, before slipping into a figure hugging dress as she joined Jake and Alba Jean on the beach. 

Writing: ‘In my babies and business ERA delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025’. 

Jake reshared the clip and commented: ‘Our family is growing, baby number two on the way’.