Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes expecting first child

The Saturdays singer Rochelle Wiseman and JLS bandmember Marvin Humes have announced they are expecting their first child.

The pop star, 23, and her husband Marvin, 27, announced they were expecting in mid-2013 on their respective Twitter pages.

Their baby news comes just four months after they tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Blenheim Palace.

In a lengthy statement, the excited mother-to-be wrote: ‘I wanted to be the first to tell you…we have some exciting news to share!

“Marvin and I could NOT be more thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child mid next year.

“We have always dreamt of being parents and the news is the best early Christmas present we could have asked for.

“I know Marvin is going to be a great dad and we’re so excited to start a family. Thanks for all of your support and lots of love, Rochelle x.”

Marvin also confirmed the news on the JLS Twitter page, saying that the couple were “SOOOOO excited”. “It’s absolutely amazing! Baby is due middle of next year and all is great,” he wrote. “We want to say thank you to everyone for their love and support. It means so much to us!! We are over the moon! Love Marv x”

Their pregnancy news comes after they have spent most of their marriage apart due to their busy schedules.