X Factor star Amelia Lily gives birth to first baby as she shares unique name: ‘Best secret we’ve kept’
X Factor finalist Amelia Lily Oliver has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, as the 30-year-old shared her “best secret” on social media this week.
Oliver, who rose to fame in 2011 after making it to the final of the singing competition, hadn’t announced her pregnancy publicly.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, she shared an adorable photo of her newborn, writing: “The best secret we’ve ever kept… Myself and Eddie would like to introduce our daughter, Pearl McQueen.
“Born 23.05.25 at 10:11am weighing a little chunky 8.12lbs. 9 months of carrying you Pearl and being in our little pregnancy bubble. Now you are finally here.”
The post continued: “We’ve had a bit of a rough start but we’re on the mend now.
“I cannot thank all the midwife’s, nurses and consultants at James Cook hospital enough for looking after us both. I’ll forever be grateful.”
The singer sweetly signed off the wholesome post: “Baby Pearl, you have made all our dreams come true.” (sic)
Fans swooped to the comments section to congratulate the family on their new arrival, with one writing: “Omgggggg congratulations.”
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“Aw congratulations ,” a second shared, with someone else adding: “Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! Congrats.”
Another posted: “Congratulations you two,” while a different social media user added: “Aww congratulations lovely she so precious and adorable @amelialily11.”
“Ah congratulations, well done mummy!! Amazing news. Hope you are both well,” one more wrote. (sic)
Following her X Factor success, Oliver appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, and recently got engaged to partner Eddie.
Sharing an update as 2024 drew to a close, Oliver announced the news of her engagement. Alongside a carousel of photos, she penned: “Some of my highlights from 2024. There’s been so many incredible moments and I’m so grateful for every moment.
“Watching my brother get married, turning 30 and getting engaged to my best friend were definitely special! 2025 you have lots in store- roll on wedding planning!
“I wish everyone so much happiness and love for the new year.”
Oliver described Eddie as her “soulmate” when she dedicated a gushing post to her partner for their anniversary recently.
She wrote: “Happy Anniversary to my absolute soul mate! My ride or die, the love of my life. Eddie you are literally a legend, my legend.
“You are the best thing that ever happened to me, I feel like we’ve been together about 10 years (in a good way).
“Thank you for constantly making me laugh endless amounts and making me the happiest I’ve felt in a long time.
“You’re my best friend and I’m so lucky to have you. I can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow. Love you always big guy.” (sic)