‘I knew Sam was pregnant – it was a gut instinct'

Billie Shepherd and her husband Greg say they ‘can’t wait’ to welcome another baby into the family and they set the record straight about reports of rows with their new neighbours

- ELLIE KIRWIN-JONES

Essex couple Billie and Greg Shepherd have a lot on their plate at the moment, with their ongoing house renovations and the demands of parenting their two children Nelly, seven, and Arthur, five.

But when we catch up with the pair over Zoom, it’s clear they wouldn’t have it any other way. They tell us they are excitedly counting down the days until they can move into their dream home and finally start the “new chapter” of their lives.

But the renovations haven’t come without problems, with reports they have been rowing with their new neighbours over planning. “There have been no complaints,” Billie, 32, insists as she shoots down the story that wouldn’t be out of place on an episode of TOWIE.

With their home close to being finished, there is even more good news to celebrate as Billie’s younger sister Sam, 31, is set to welcome her third child with her partner Paul Knightley. Revealing she had guessed her sister was pregnant before she even told her, Billie says she “can’t wait” for more babies in the family.

Here, Billie and Greg, 37, chat to new about the forthcoming series of The Family Diaries and explain why they are thinking of renewing their wedding vows…

Hi guys! What’s the latest with the house renovations?