Love Island’s Arabella Chi has described her pregnancy as ‘extra special’ due to her ongoing battle with an incurable condition.

The TV star, 33, has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a lifelong hormonal imbalance characterised by ovarian cysts and irregular or excessive menstrual bleeding. 

Arabella announced that she was expecting her first child in December with her boyfriend, Billy Henty, who she met after leaving Love Island All Stars last year. 

She told The Mirror: ‘When I found out I was pregnant it was magical. With my PCOS I don’t know if I’ll be able to have more children so she’s special.

‘If you’d have said to me a year ago that I would be having a baby I would have laughed in your face.’

The NHS reports that those with PCOS have a higher risk of pregnancy complications including miscarriage. 

Love Island’s Arabella Chi has described her pregnancy as ‘extra special’ due to her ongoing battle with an incurable condition 

The star finally found love last year with businessman Billy Henty after two failed stints in the Love Island villa that thrust her into the public eye

Arabella, who first tried her luck in the Love Island villa in 2019, where she was also unsuccessful, has now praised the timing of her life.

She is due to give birth to a baby girl in May.  

The reality TV star said: ‘I’ve learned to trust the timing of your life because life will happen how it’s supposed to happen. 

‘I can’t wait to become a mum to a baby girl. 

‘I can’t believe that a year and three months ago I was in the Love Island villa. I feel so lucky to have found my forever partner.’

Billy added: ‘I can’t wait to be a girl dad. It’s life-changing. It’s my own little family. Arabella’s amazing. She’s got a heart of gold.’ 

During Arabella’s first Love Island stint, she ruffled feathers, but unfortunately was dumped from the island after just seven days. 

While she did strike up a romance on her second appearance last year with contestant Adam Maxted, it was also not to last and she was booted from the villa just before the finale. 

Arabella found her ‘forever partner’ after appearing on Love Island for the second time just over a year ago – announcing her pregnancy shortly after going public with the relationship

Arabella, who spoke of her desire to have a family last year, has documented the progress of her ‘extra special’ pregnancy on social media

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Arabella went public with her relationship with Billy, a regenerative medicine businessman, in October of last year after they met through mutual friends. 

Their relationship came after the Love Island star admitted that she feared time was running out for her to become a mum. 

She told The Sun: ‘I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out in Hollywood circles, but I have still not found love.

‘I’ve never felt more ready to settle down.

‘All I’ve ever wanted is true love and that fairytale dream. I’m 32, I want to get married and have babies.

‘I haven’t got lots of time left and I know more about myself now than ever. This is my last sH๏τ to find my happily ever after.’