Pregnant Emily Atack shows off her blossoming baby bump in a crop top as she poses in the mirror photo

Emily Atack showed off her blossoming baby bump as she posed for a series of photos on Friday.

The actress, 34, announced in a sweet Instagram post two weeks ago that she is five months pregnant with her first child.

Although they have not been made public, Emily is believed to be dating nuclear scientist Dr Alistair Garner, and the pair have reportedly set up a house together as they prepare for the baby's arrival.

She shared an update to her Instagram Story on Friday, wearing a black strappy crop top and a maxi skirt.

The TV personality posed in the mirror and placed her hand on her stomach as she took a photo.

She shared an update to her Instagram Story on Friday, wearing a black strappy crop top and a maxi skirt

Emily announced she was pregnant and “over the moon” to become a mother in an update shared in December.

Announcing the happy news, she wrote on Instagram: 'Hi everyone, it's been a while but I'm back with some news. I'm happy to share with you that we are having a baby!!

'I have never been so happy and terrified at the same time. Please go easy on me.

'Every day is mixed with excitement, fear, joy, hysteria, topped off with lots of vomiting – a bit like when you've just stepped out of Oblivion at Alton Towers with a hangover.

'I got to know my body on such an insane level. It has made me appreciate the one I was given so much. I do my very best to make it a home for the little squid I raise.

'We can already feel the baby lying on a mattress with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and asking for more chocolate chips.

“I'm so happy to be able to write all this to all of you. You have always stuck with me through the years, please stick around to see how I entered my motherhood era. Christ. Let's go.'

A friend told me The sun: 'Emily is delighted about the happy news and is happy to tell family and close friends about her little one on the way. It's the perfect end to her year and she feels on cloud nine.

The actress announced two weeks ago in a sweet Instagram post that she is five months pregnant with her first child

Emily is five months pregnant and is expecting her firstborn in April 2024, with her nuclear scientist boyfriend, Dr. Alistair Garner

They added: 'Emily is more than ready to become a mother and it's something she's dreamed of all her life. Her relationship with Alistair has gone from strength to strength and they have started living together.

'Family is everything to her – she comes from a large family and is very close to all her brothers and sisters – so she can't wait to start one of her own. They have all rallied around her and are happy for the joyful occasion.”

Emily was spotted in London in September cozying up to handsome nuclear scientist Dr. Alistair Garner.

The star shone as she walked the streets of the British capital with Alistair, who describes himself on LinkedIn as a materials scientist and electron microscopist specializing in nuclear and space applications.

The pair were spotted walking hand in hand through the city as they enjoyed the sunny day before settling into a cafe together.

An onlooker told it The sun: 'Emily was deep in conversation with Alistair. She drank a cocktail and Alistair ordered a beer. Emily seemed to be enjoying herself and couldn't stop smiling. As they left, they held hands.”

Emily has been single since splitting from her former Big Brother star and ex-tree surgeon boyfriend Liam McGough last year.

They sparked rumors that they were back together in July after spending the evening together with some friends.

Emily has been single since splitting from her former Big Brother star and ex-tree surgeon boyfriend Liam McGough last year.

Liam was a housemate on the 2007 series of Big Brother when he finished in third place, losing to winner Brian Belo (pictured with Davina McCall)

Emily has previously been linked to a number of men, including comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh (pictured in September)

Emily was also previously linked to former One Direction star Harry Styles (pictured in February)

However, the couple's friends said they were just good friends.

Liam was a housemate on the 2007 series of Big Brother when he finished in third place, losing to winner Brian Belo.

Emily has previously been linked to a number of men, including singer Harry Styles, comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh, and footballer Jack Grealish.

TV star and Manchester City footballer Jack are said to have had a secret six-week affair while he was still dating girlfriend Sasha Attwood – something the pair have vehemently denied.