It’s the kind of happy news that could melt even the hardest heart. Much-loved television personality Dr Chris Brown is going to be a dad!
The former Bondi Vet star, 48, has revealed that he and partner Lorraine Monforte, 42, are expecting their first child together, with their little bundle of joy due to arrive in March.
And for a man who has spent much of his career caring for other people’s furry family members, it’s a particularly special moment as he prepares to welcome a little one of his own.
Brown shared the exciting announcement on KIIS FM and social media, revealing that Monforte is already 20 weeks pregnant.
But behind the couple’s beaming smiles lies a journey that hasn’t always been easy.
The pair spent around 18 months navigating fertility challenges before finally receiving the news they had been hoping for.
Understandably, they chose to keep the pregnancy private during its early stages, making their decision to share the happy news all the more meaningful.
For Brown, who has previously spoken about wanting to become a father, the announcement marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter.
While the popular television presenter has enjoyed an extraordinary career, from saving animals on Bondi Vet to hosting I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing With The Stars, he has previously acknowledged that his busy professional life often took priority over settling down.
Now, it seems, the timing couldn’t be better.
Brown recently embarked on another major career adventure, joining Amy Gerard and Jack Charles on KIIS FM’s new weekday breakfast program.
And while early morning starts are nothing new for a breakfast radio host, he may soon discover that newborn babies operate on an even more demanding schedule!
The couple’s romance first became public in 2025, although their friendship stretches back considerably further.
They originally met while working at Network Ten, where Monforte was a publicist, and remained friends before their relationship blossomed into something more.
In April this year, the notoriously private Brown opened up about their romance, revealing how happy he was and praising Monforte’s understanding of the sometimes peculiar world of television celebrity.
The pair eventually made their relationship Instagram official in May, sharing a collection of loved-up photographs that delighted fans.
Monforte is already a mother to two school-aged children from a previous relationship, meaning Brown is also embracing life as part of a growing family.
For years, the handsome vet has been one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors, with his romantic life attracting almost as much attention as his television career.
But now there’s a new leading lady, or perhaps a little leading man, preparing to steal the spotlight.
And after years of helping puppies, kittens and all manner of creatures find their feet in the world, Australia’s favourite vet is about to discover the joys of nappies, sleepless nights and baby cuddles.
