“When they do actually get pregnant, most expectant mothers understandably keep the whole thing a secret because of how fragile the first four months can be.”

British television and radio presenter, screenwriter and children's author, born 1975

Konnie Huq is a British television and radio presenter, screenwriter and children's author. Born in 1975, she is best known for her long run on the children's programme Blue Peter, where she became the show's longest-serving female presenter, appearing from 1997 to 2008. She has also worked across other television and radio projects, including serving as a presenter and guest on the 2010 series of The Xtra Factor on ITV2. Her work spans presenting, writing, and children's media.