January 14th 2025.
The entertainment world was buzzing with excitement as former Neighbours star Madeleine West announced that she is expecting her seventh child. The 45-year-old actress shared the news on her Instagram, revealing that she had originally suspected she was going through the perimenopause. However, it turned out she was actually pregnant!
Fans may remember Madeleine from her role as Dee Bliss on the Amazon Prime Video soap between 2000 and 2003. Her character was famously killed off in a tragic car accident on her wedding day to Toadie Rebecchi. But in a surprising twist, Madeleine returned to the show fourteen years later as Dee's estranged and evil twin sister, Andrea Somers. The storyline involved Andrea conning Toadie out of $100,000 and even conceiving a baby with him while his wife Sonya watched in shock via video call.
Madeleine's return to the show was a huge success, with her playing both characters and wearing different costumes to differentiate between the two. Since leaving Neighbours, she has appeared in other Australian drama series such as Playing for Keeps. She also recently won an edition of the popular game show Hard Quiz, where she played alongside her co-stars Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, and Georgie Stone, with their specialist subject being Fleetwood Mac.
In her Instagram post, Madeleine shared her excitement about her unexpected pregnancy and joked about being labeled a "geriatric mum." She also expressed her desire to hear from other older parents who may be going through a similar experience. Madeleine has six children with her ex-partner Shannon Bennett, and the pair separated in 2018. She is now in a relationship with environmentalist Maximo Bottaro since 2020.
The news of Madeleine's pregnancy was met with an outpouring of love and support from her former co-stars. Kym Valentine, who played Libby Kennedy, wrote, "Oh baby, congrats my love," while Scott Major, who played Lucas Fitzgerald and now directs the show, added, "Wowee!!! Congratulations my friend." Ethan Panizza, who exited the show in 2020, also sent his congratulations, as did Matt Wilson, who recently welcomed his third child.
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But back to Madeleine's exciting news! As she prepares to welcome her seventh child, she's looking for tips on how to navigate early parenthood in her 40s or 50s. She's also wondering how to get all the necessary baby paraphernalia after giving it all away. Her Instagram post sparked a conversation in the comments section, with many parents sharing their own experiences and offering helpful advice.
It's clear that Madeleine is overjoyed to be expecting again and is looking forward to this new chapter in her life. We can't wait to see her growing family and wish her all the best on this exciting journey. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you!
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