After weeks of quiet speculation and subtle online clues, Vick Hope only recently confirmed that she and husband Calvin Harris are expecting their first child together

Vick Hope emotional as she says goodbye to Radio 1 co-stars ahead of maternity leave(Image: @vicknhope/Instagram)

BBC Radio 1 star Vick Hope was showered with presents as she temporarily bid farewell to her co-stars before heading on maternity leave. After weeks of quiet speculation and subtle online clues, Vick Hope only recently confirmed that she and husband Calvin Harris are expecting their first child together.

“This is my final week,” she told listeners during her drive time slot with co-hosts Jamie Laing and Katie Thistleton this week. “I wanted to share that with you because we’ve had such a lovely time over the last few weeks. That time is coming to an end for a bit because I’m going on maternity leave next week.”

Vick bid farewell to her co-stars(Image: @vicknhope/Instagram)

Jamie quickly added his support, saying: “You’re an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you’re just going to be an amazing mum.” Vick also took the opportunity to explain why she never made a formal announcement, despite ongoing curiosity from fans and media.

“This is not an announcement, by the way. People keep saying are you going to announce, are you going to announce? And I’m like, I’m not the King. I do not see the point, it’s not for me,” she said.

“I’ll be honest, I struggle with anything that’s personal or private. I will tell you a story about eating a kebab out of a bin, that’s one thing. But there’s a line and so I’ve never been that big on sharing. Particularly because I’ve just been enjoying this privately and quietly.”

Vick is expecting her first child with Calvin Harris(Image: Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Ima)

On Tuesday, Vick took to her Instagram page to share the love she received from her co-stars before heading on maternity leave. She shared snaps of herself posing with co-star Jamie giggling.

She had had arm wrapped around his shoulder as he laughed and pointed at the camera. Vick also shared a snap of the red velvet cake her co-stars got for her as well as a few presents.

In the snaps, she rocked a gorgeous baby blue floor-length dress that accentuated her baby bump. She captioned the post: “Final @bbcradio1 Going Home show with just the two of us for a little while, it’s been such an absolute blast!

“Thank you for the love and the laughs these last few months sweet sweet @jamielaing, all the team, and of course our amazing listeners. Legends, the lot of ya.”

Jamie also shared a message for Vick, explaining: “To the sweetest soul, who goes on maternity leave today – what a blast we’ve had.

“You’re kind, caring, patient and put up with everything I do. Thank you for sharing your broadcasting secrets and thank you for being an all round legend!! Will miss you dude!”

Many shared their support for her, including Mollie King, Jamie Laing, Sophie Habboo, Giovanna Fletcher, and Ashley Louise James.