Shaughna Phillips, the radiant former Love Island star, stole the spotlight on Sunday’s Love Island AfterSun as she proudly showcased her baby bump just hours after announcing her second pregnancy. The 31-year-old, already a devoted mother to her two-year-old daughter Lucia, glowed in an elegant white wrap dress as she joined host Maya Jama and fellow islander Demi Jones on the ITV2 spin-off show.
The atmosphere was electric when Maya Jama welcomed Shaughna with heartfelt congratulations, exclaiming, “Hello, congratulations are in order, Shaughna!” Beaming with joy, Shaughna confirmed, “Baby number two, here we go and busy!” The heartfelt moment marked a public celebration of her exciting news, shared alongside her fans and the Love Island community.
Earlier that day, Shaughna took to Instagram to share her pregnancy journey with her followers. In a touching video, she revealed the moment she took a pregnancy test, followed by glimpses of her growing bump. The announcement was made even sweeter with an adorable clip of Lucia sporting a t-shirt proclaiming “Big Sis” and “In my big sister era,” hinting at the new family member on the way. Captioning the post, Shaughna wrote, “Adding a little more love to our family,” though she kept the identity of the baby’s father private.
Shaughna’s journey as a mother has been one of strength and openness. In April 2023, she welcomed her daughter with her then-boyfriend of four years, Billy Webb. Shortly after Lucia’s birth, Billy was sentenced to nine years in prison for conspiracy to supply cocaine worth £360,000. The reality star faced the challenges of single parenthood head-on, candidly sharing her emotional struggles on her podcast, Oh, Baby with Shaughna and Holly.
“It’s the most gut-wrenching position to be in,” she admitted, reflecting on the difficulty of navigating co-parenting under such circumstances. Shaughna emphasized her commitment to ensuring Lucia maintains a loving connection with her father, stating, “I would never stop him from seeing her, ever.” She also addressed the judgment she faced, noting, “Unless you’ve been in this position, you can’t really have an opinion on it.”
In a heartwarming turn of events, Shaughna revealed in November that Billy had been released after serving just 12 months of his sentence. The family reunited for a magical Christmas outing, with Shaughna sharing a video of them taking Lucia to see Santa. Captioning the moment, she wrote, “If you had told me this time last year that me and Billy would be taking Lucia to see Santa next Christmas, I probably wouldn’t have let myself believe you. This Christmas is going to be so special.”
Reflecting on her experience as a single mother, Shaughna told MailOnline, “Having a newborn baby, hormones are all over the place, and I was just struggling. As they get older and can talk back and say no… it’s exhausting.” Yet, her resilience and love for her daughter have shone through, and now, with her second child on the way, Shaughna is embracing this new chapter with optimism.
As she glowed on AfterSun, Shaughna Phillips proved she’s not just a reality TV star but a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering love for her growing family. With Maya Jama’s warm congratulations and the support of her fans, Shaughna’s pregnancy reveal was a moment to celebrate—a new beginning filled with love and hope.