"Two little miracles": Wiggles star announces pregnancy
<p><em>The Wiggles </em>star Caterina Mete has announced that she is pregnant with twin girls. </p>
<p>The journey to pregnancy has been a long one for the Red Wiggle, and she took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to share her experience. </p>
<p>“I’m due later in the year, but I wanted to share this news with you now as I’ll be seeing many of you at the upcoming Wiggles shows, and as you can see, my girls are already starting to make an appearance,” the 43-year-old said. </p>
<p>“My two little miracles are the result of a long journey through IVF and an anonymous donor from my fertility clinic. I’m so excited for the adventure ahead, and I can’t wait to be a mum.</p>
<p>“I look forward to sharing more with you as I continue on this incredible journey.”</p>
<p>Fellow Wiggle members flooded her comments with congratulatory messages. </p>
<p>“Absolutely delighted by your amazing news! Your Wiggles family is with you on this magical journey," wrote Blue Wiggle Anthony Field. </p>
<p>“Big congratulations Caterina! I have no doubt you'll be an incredible mum. Can't wait to share in all the love and joy your little ones will bring to our Wiggles family!” Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins added. </p>
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<p>“Double happy!!!! Congratulations Caterina on such fantastic news. Love from all of us!!!” wrote Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie. </p>
<p>“Congratulations Caterina on your beautiful news! Looks like there will be a couple more red Wiggles to join us all! Can’t wait to meet them!” Red Wiggle Simon Pryce said. </p>
<p>“You’re going to bring so much love and happiness to your twin girl’s lives. Looking forward to the beautiful songs we'll sing and dance to with the newest Wiggles!” wrote Purple Wiggle John Pearce. </p>
<p>Mete has been performing with the band since 2003 but officially became a Red Wiggle in 2021. </p>
<p>Tour dates for the Wiggles in Australia are currently scheduled for March, April and July and Mete will continue performing with the group until her maternity leave begins later in the year.</p>
<p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>
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