Laura Anderson is “shocked and upset” after her former boyfriend Gary Lucy revealed the gender of her baby after sharing an ultrasound photo.
The former Love Island contestant, 33, and the Hollyoaks star, 41, announced they were pregnant in February and split shortly after.
However, it appears that Gary didn’t check with Laura if she was okay with him revealing the baby’s gender to her legions of social media followers.
A source told Web: “Gary announced the gender news without checking if Laura was okay with it.
“She is very shocked and upset by this and was hoping to do something special about it later this year.”
Update: Laura Anderson’s former boyfriend Gary Lucy, 41, has revealed the gender of her unborn baby after the actor shared an ultrasound photo on Thursday
Sharing the news: Gary shared a photo of a recent scan to his Instagram story and a graphic that reads, ‘Daddy’s girl’.
Laura previously told Goss.ie that she will share her baby’s gender “in due course”.
Gary shared a photo of a recent scan to his Instagram story and a graphic that read, “Daddy’s girl.”
Alongside the snaps, he wrote: “For everyone who asked. Let’s hope she inherits her mother’s looks. I can’t wait to meet you baby bear.’
Laura said at The Gossies 2023 earlier this month: “I know what I have and I have a name.
“I’ll share it in due course… I’ve already made a little one [gender reveal party], but I haven’t shared it publicly yet. But I will soon.’
Laura took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to once again dig up her ex Gary by reposting an empowering quote.
The Love Island star spoke cryptically about being single being a “choice” and insisted she had no interest in finding a new man.
The quote, aimed at Gary, read, “Being single is a woman’s choice…there’s nothing a man can’t get her.
Daddy’s girl: Alongside the snaps, he wrote: ‘For everyone who asked. Let’s hope she inherits her mother’s looks. I can’t wait to meet you baby bear.
“A man is the easiest to get (laughing emoji), it’s the RIGHT man. Please don’t let this get over your head.”
Laura then responded to the message, writing: “Until anyone starts I’m definitely not looking.”
It comes after Laura recently revealed that she and ex Gary “definitely” don’t get along well amid their recent breakup drama.
The couple met during a stint on Celebs Go Dating last year and announced they were expecting their first child together in February.
News of their split followed shortly after, however, as the couple recently split after a whirlwind romance.
After the split, the mom-to-be decided to do an Instagram Q&A with her followers, where she shed light on their breakup.
When a curious fan questioned her about their relationship, Laura quickly shut down any suggestion that they could get back together.
Single: It comes after Laura took to her Instagram story on Saturday to direct another dig at her ex-boyfriend Gary by reposting a quote from an Instagram page
The fan asked her, “Is there any chance you and Gary will get back together?”.
But Laura simply replied, “No,” before saying she “hopes once the baby is here” that she and the Hollyoaks actor can successfully become parents together.
Last month, the couple appeared to be eyeing each other in cryptic Instagram posts after Gary said part of the reason the couple split was due to location.
Laura reportedly wanted him to move to Scotland but said he wanted to stay in Essex to be with his four children.
But last month, Laura shared her side of the story, telling her 1.5million followers: “I had no intention of commenting on the breakdown in my relationship with Gary.
“However, based on what has now been publicly shared by other parties, I was left with no other choice.
Ex-boyfriend dig: The Love Island star shared the quote with her 1.5million followers and claimed the post was ‘one for the ladies’
Drama: Laura recently revealed that she and ex Gary are “definitely” not getting along amid their recent breakup drama
“Gary and I are no longer together for a number of reasons that will remain private. Our plan was to move to Essex to start our family, which I was very happy to do.
“But since our relationship broke down, I’ve stayed at home in Scotland. My priority is to raise my baby in a calm and stable environment.
The Scottish reality star added: “I never asked or expected Gary to move to Scotland. I fully support him living in Essex to be close to his four amazing children.
“I am totally focused on having a healthy, happy pregnancy and I look forward to sharing this incredible journey with all of you. Many thanks for your help! Laura, buddy & bump.’