Perrie Edwards shows baby bump at listening party for solo debut ahead of Friday release

Perrie Edwards is celebrating both a new chapter in her music career and the expansion of her family. The 32-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her second child, hosted a listening party for her forthcoming solo debut as part of the lead-up to its release on Friday. Edwards and her fiancé, footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, are parents to four-year-old Axel. At the event, she wore a white jumpsuit with a tummy cut-out that showcased her baby bump while posing beside a friend in front of a giant screen displaying the album cover.

Edwards has carved a solo path since Little Mix paused activities in 2022. Her catalog of material has built anticipation for the solo project, which features tracks such as You Go Your Way, Tears, and Forget About Us. The pregnancy news comes as she advances this new chapter with work and family. Her former bandmate Jade Thirlwall released her own debut album recently, highlighting a moment of cross-band momentum in the wake of Little Mix’s hiatus.

The singer also revealed she and Oxlade-Chamberlain are expecting their second child this month, sharing their happy news on social media alongside a photo featuring their son Axel. She marked the moment with a nod to her new music, even showcasing the lyrics of her new single If He Wanted To He Would on a white T-shirt during the announcement, an approach fans described as playful and personal. The family’s growing dynamic comes after a difficult period in which Edwards spoke honestly about pregnancy losses on a recent appearance of Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast.

Edwards described two devastating losses before Axel’s arrival. She said she miscarried early in her first pregnancy, then learned she was pregnant again only to lose a baby at 24 weeks. She described Axel as a rainbow baby, a term used to celebrate a child born after a previous miscarriage. Her comments underscored the emotional complexity of family-building in the public eye and the resilience that often accompanies a major career transition.

Support from fans and friends quickly followed the interview and the listening-party moments. Reactions to Axel’s burgeoning role as a tiny critic of his mother's lyrics circulated online, with many fans praising the boy’s candid honesty as a poignant, heartwarming glimpse into family life. The moment also resonated with followers who have endured similar losses, with many expressing appreciation for Edwards’s candor and for raising awareness about miscarriage and infant loss.

In addition to celebrating music and family, Edwards’s public narrative has intersected with discussions about healing and support. The Sands National Helpline, a resource for those affected by the death of a baby, remains a point of reference for audiences seeking guidance during difficult times. The organization offers confidential support at 0808 164 3332 and helpline@sands.org.uk, underscoring the broader context in which celebrities share private experiences. As Edwards prepares for her album release and a new chapter as a mother again, her story continues to echo through fans who connect with both her music and her journey toward motherhood.