Olly Murs and Amelia Announce Second Child Just 11 Months After Welcoming Daughter Madison: A Journey of Joy, Challenges, and Growing Love

April 19, 2025 – London, UK – Olly Murs, the 40-year-old pop sensation known for hits like Troublemaker, is set to become a dad for the second time. The singer and his wife, Amelia Murs, a 32-year-old bodybuilder, shared the heartwarming news of their growing family via a touching Instagram post on Friday, April 18, 2025. The announcement comes just 11 months after the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Madison, in April 2024, leaving Olly both overjoyed and admittedly shocked at the speed of their family’s expansion.

Speaking for the first time about the news on his Heart radio show alongside co-host Mark Wright on Saturday, April 19, Olly revealed the emotional whirlwind of the past week. “Mate, it’s been… you know when you have those weeks where you can’t tell anyone? It’s been really exciting news for us both,” Olly shared, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. “A shock, we didn’t expect it to happen this quick, but just yeah, amazing. We just want to grow our little family.”

The announcement was accompanied by a monochromatic Instagram video that melted fans’ hearts. In the clip, Olly, Amelia, and little Madison are seen strolling down a country lane, with Madison perched on her father’s shoulders. The 11-month-old sported a denim jacket emblazoned with the words “Big Sis,” a sweet nod to her upcoming role. Amelia, glowing with pride, held a reel of baby scan images that unfurled as they walked, set to the tender tune of Cass Elliott’s Baby I’m Yours. The caption read, “We’re so egg-cited to share this… Another Baby Murs on the way.”

Mark Wright, who recently welcomed his first child with actress Michelle Keegan, couldn’t contain his excitement for his friend. “You should be so proud of yourselves. You’re the best mum and dad ever to Maddie, and the fact you’re doing it again, giving her a little sibling, is just sensational,” he gushed on air. “I love you mate, and I love the whole family, and I’m just buzzing for you.” Olly laughed in response, joking, “So I’m going to be at the start soon,” while Mark teased, “You’re going to be back where I was weeks ago, and now I can make fun of you having sleepless nights.”

A Journey of Love and Challenges

Olly and Amelia, who tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in July 2023, have been open about their journey into parenthood since welcoming Madison on April 17, 2024. However, their path hasn’t been without its challenges. Just 48 hours after Madison’s birth, Olly was back on the road, supporting Take That on tour—a decision that weighed heavily on him. At the time, he told concertgoers, “It’s been the most craziest time. Cos obviously on one hand I’ve got this beautiful baby girl, my wife is at home looking after her with the nappies, and the sleepless nights. And I’m on tour with Take That. I feel guilty!”

Reflecting on that period months later, Olly admitted the emotional toll it took. Speaking on the Heart Breakfast show in 2024, he 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. 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.” He later elaborated in an interview with The Sun, saying, “That was the hardest part of fatherhood so far for me—leaving Madison.”

Amelia, a dedicated bodybuilder, also faced her own struggles during this time. After delivering Madison via C-section, she opened up about the physical challenges of recovery on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. “It’s a major surgery, and as someone who’s used to being so active, it was tough to slow down,” she shared. “