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Pregnant Lydia Bright is seen for the first time since baby news and split as she meets up with new mum Stacey Solomon

LYDIA Bright was spotted today for the first time since announcing she's pregnant with her first child as she stepped out in comfy gym gear to meet pal Stacey Solomon.

The former Towie star kept things casual in a pink top and dark leggings and greeted Loose Women star Stacey with a hug.

Lydia Bright was spotted today for the first time since announcing she's pregnant with her first child
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Lydia Bright was spotted today for the first time since announcing she's pregnant with her first childCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP
Lydia met up with her pal Stacey Solomon
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Lydia met up with her pal Stacey SolomonCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP

Stacey was joined by her baby son Rex and her boys Leighton, seven, and Zachary, 11.

Mum-to-be Lydia, whose baby is due in February, finished her look with shades and a cap for the low-key outing.

Speaking to , the Lydia confessed that she had struggled to keep her exciting news a secret - and that after years of partying she is ready to become a mum.

She told the publication: "It's been so hard keeping this a secret.

The pair greeted each other with a hug
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The pair greeted each other with a hugCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP
Lydia wore a pink gym top and dark leggings
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Lydia wore a pink gym top and dark leggingsCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP
Stacey recently welcomed her third child
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Stacey recently welcomed her third childCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP
Lydia's due date is in February
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Lydia's due date is in FebruaryCredit: DIARYOFAGIRLPAP

"I've done so much travelling, I've done all my partying holidays, I'm where I want to be in terms of my life, financially and career-wise.

"It just feels like the right time for it all to happen for me."

Lydia is pregnant with her first child
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Lydia is pregnant with her first childCredit: PA:Press Association
Lydia has sadly split from boyfriend Lee
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Lydia has sadly split from boyfriend LeeCredit: Splash News

The Essex beauty went on to share that she will find out the baby's gender before giving birth, adding that she is "really not bothered" about whether they are a girl or a boy.

Lydia's pregnancy is, however, tinged with sadness as she also confirmed that she has split from the baby's father, Lee.

While she admits that the situation isn't "ideal", she isn't letting the break-up get her down.

She explained: "It's not the ideal situation. I waited quite a long time to try for a baby, waited until I thought it was perfect.

Lydia previously dated Arg
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Lydia previously dated ArgCredit: Rex Features
The star's mum Debbie has fostered over 200 children throughout Lydia's life
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The star's mum Debbie has fostered over 200 children throughout Lydia's lifeCredit: Rex Features
The star's full interview is available in this week's Hello! magazine
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The star's full interview is available in this week's Hello! magazineCredit: PA:Press Association
Lydia Bright organises baby shower complete with balloons, flowers and cupcakes for Stacey Solomon

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"I've always wanted the fairytale. And it's obviously not worked out exactly how I wanted.

"I'm not closing the door on it completely, but I feel like I just keep getting knocked back. I can't beg somebody to be with me, and I can't beg somebody to love me."

Lydia added: "I know this baby will be the best thing that has ever happened to me."

The TV favourite - who previously dated James 'Arg' Argent - will no doubt be a natural when it comes to motherhood, with her mum and dad, Debbie and Dave, fostering more than 200 children throughout Lydia's life.

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