X Factor Finalist Amelia Lily Welcomes First Child Pearl McQueen

Amelia Lily, a finalist from the 2011 X Factor and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, has privately welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Pearl McQueen, with her fiancé Eddie McQueen, son of the late Scots footballer Gordon McQueen. The couple kept the pregnancy secret until Amelia announced the birth on Instagram, sharing heartfelt gratitude toward the medical staff at James Cook hospital who cared for them during a challenging start. Pearl was born weighing 8.12 pounds, and Amelia described the birth as the "best secret" they had ever kept. Fans and fellow celebrities flooded her social media with congratulations and well wishes following the announcement. Amelia and Eddie got engaged in late 2024, and she called him her soulmate and the love of her life, with plans underway for wedding celebrations in 2025. Despite stepping back from the spotlight, Amelia’s joyful news marks a significant and happy milestone in her personal life.