Olly Murs and his wife Amelia got candid as they opened up about becoming parents, ahead of the birth of their second child.
The singer, 40, and the fitness fanatic, 32, welcomed daughter Madison, 16 months, last year, with baby number two due next month.
And while the couple can’t wait to expand their family, in a new interview together they got candid about some of the challenges of parenting, admitting it wasn’t all ‘happy and Instagrammy’ all the time.
Speaking to OK!, Amelia confessed that motherhood ‘can be quite lonely’ and detailed how she struggled after giving birth to Madison.
Explaining that she had to have an unplanned C-section, she said: ‘We were planning a natural birth, but Madi was in a precarious position. She was transverse so we didn’t have an option.’
The bodybuilder added how she was taken aback by the ‘brutal’ recovery and found it difficult not being able to follow her passion for the gym as much.
Olly Murs and his wife Amelia got candid as they opened up about becoming parents, ahead of the birth of their second child
The singer, 40, and the fitness fanatic, 32, welcomed daughter Madison, 16 months, last year, with baby number two due next month (pictured together)
Speaking to OK!, Amelia confessed that motherhood ‘can be quite lonely’ and detailed how she struggled after giving birth to Madison
Amelia said: ‘The recovery was brutal and I wish people had been more honest about that. Maybe it’s because I’m active, but I didn’t realise how much I wouldn’t be able to do afterwards.’
She went on to say that she was making an effort to be more honest about the difficulties of parenting while Olly’s been away.
Olly echoed the need for candidness, saying: ‘There’s no point being all happy and Instagrammy and, “It’s all amazing.” I’m very honest. Being parents is unbelievable, but at the same time it’s extremely hard.
‘Being pregnant, Amelia hasn’t been able to go the gym much, which is her hobby. You don’t want to lose who you are, so it’s about finding a balance.’
The couple, who tied the knot in July 2023, announced they were expecting their second child in April, with an adorable black and white video on Instagram.
The family of three were seen walking through the park with Madison sat on her father’s shoulders, wearing a denim jacket emblazoned with the words ‘BIG SIS’, while Amelia held a reel of snaps of the baby scan.
They penned in a caption: ‘We’re so egg-cited to share this..… Another Baby Murs on the way.
Their pregnancy announcement came just one year after they announced the arrival of their baby girl on April 17 last year.
The bodybuilder added how she was taken aback by the ‘brutal’ recovery and found it difficult not being able to follow her passion for the gym as much
The couple, who tied the knot in July 2023, announced they were expecting their second child in April, with an adorable black and white video on Instagram
Olly has said that he’s planning to be much more present this time around, after leaving home just 48 hours after Amelia gave birth to support Take That on tour.
He told The Sunday Times Magazine: ‘Two days after Madison was born I had to go on tour supporting Take That. Amelia had lots of support around her as her mum came to stay and my parents live near us in Essex, but it was hard and I felt guilty.
‘We both understand that my work isn’t like a regular job — but second time round I’m not going anywhere.’
Last month, the former X Factor star confessed he broke down in tears after he was forced to leave Amelia and their newborn just two days after the birth.
He admitted to the emotional toll the decision had on him months after when he realised he had never got to know his daughter as a baby.
Speaking with new dad Mark Wright on their Heart Breakfast show, Olly confessed: ‘It was really hard for me as I had to leave two days after the baby was born to go on tour with Take That.’
He explained: ‘I didn’t really process it at the time and a few months later me and Amelia were chatting and I just broke down in tears as I never got a chance to actually get to know this little baby.’
Supporting his pal amid his decision to leave his family for work commitments, Mark added: ‘But you were doing it all for her future.’
Olly has said that he’s planning to be much more present this time around, after leaving home just 48 hours after Amelia gave birth to support Take That on tour
While touring with Take That, Olly raced home to Essex after gigs to spend time with Amelia and Madison.
In the exclusive clip obtained my MailOnline last April, Olly explained: ‘But this week I’ve been home. I’ve done the nappies, I’ve done the late nights and I can’t wait to stay on tour.
‘I’m joking! Honestly, she is truly awesome. I never thought I’d be a dad, so I can’t quite believe it.’
Pointing to his manhood, Olly shouted: ‘It works! And genuinely I’m super, super proud. And to be on this tour, it’s just topped it off. So what an amazing time for me right now.’
