Pregnant Katherine Ryan showcases her bump in grey loungewear as she recreates adorable prom photo with childhood sweetheart Bobby Kootstra

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Katherine Ryan has recreated her adorable prom photo with her childhood sweetheart and husband, Bobby Kootstra.
The comedian, 41, who is currently expecting her fourth child, posed alongside Bobby, 42, in a sweet Instagram snap shared on Wednesday – 25 years after their original prom moment.
Katherine, who entered a civil partnership with Bobby in 2019, showcased her blossoming baby bump in a cosy grey loungewear set as the pair posed in front of a lavish purple balloon display.
Bobby sweetly cradled her bump while keeping it casual in a light green T-shirt and off-white drawstring shorts.
In the throwback image, teenage Katherine looked radiant in a strapless cream prom dress as she held hands with a dapper-looking Bobby, who sported a black suit with a navy shirt and corsage.
Bobby captioned the sweet snaps: 'Prom re-creation 25 years later #classof2000 #classof2025 ❤️ @kathbum.'
It comes after Katherine revealed earlier this month that she is expecting her fourth child with husband Bobby Kootstra.
Katherine is already mum to Fred, three, daughter Fenna, two, with Bobby, as well as 15-year-old Violet from a previous relationship.
She has been open about her fertility struggles in recent years, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages in five years.
Speaking in November, Katherine admitted she would love to have more kids – but was worried about her age.
'I'm old. I used to think I was going to be the babies' dad because I'm working but actually I'm like their grandmother,' she quipped at the time. 'My back hurts, sometimes I give them treats. I'm like a fun grandma.'
The comedian also revealed in March 2025 that she was battling melanoma for the second time.
She made the revelation in her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything, explaining she paid to have a mole removed from her arm and learned it was cancerous.
She added that she required more surgery to ensure the entire mass had been removed.
The star is gearing up for another busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour this month.
She also hosts multiple podcasts, including her most recent What's My Age Again? - a 'refreshing and humorous take on ageing, wellness, and self-discovery.'
The TV star revealed in 2022 that she had kept her second pregnancy a secret because she was scared it would lead to her losing work.
She was eight months pregnant when she presented ITV's Ready To Mingle, a fact that she hid from everyone.
Katherine and her husband Bobby have been together since 2018, but have known each other since they were children as they grew up together in Canada.
Childhood sweethearts, the two parted ways initially before rekindling their romance this side of the Atlantic.
The couple revealed in the latest series of the family's reality show that they 'wanted the option of having a fourth [child].'
The series saw the couple exploring their marriage through therapy before visiting a fertility clinic.
Katherine admitted in the scenes which aired in February that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging thanks to both her and Bobby's age.
'It's not that surprising that over 40 women have fewer follicles than we once did,' said Katherine. 'But we talk a lot about male fertility as well, which is on a steep decline. But I would still like a fourth baby.
'We are so blessed to have the kids that we do have. Having children is not for everyone, but I personally really like making people. I think it's a superpower if you can do it.'
She explained at the time how she and her husband had never previously struggled with getting pregnant but had suffered multiple losses.
'We've always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I've been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I've had three miscarriages in five years and the likelihood of that increases as you get older,' she explained.
Speaking to OK! last year, she also ruled out surrogacy, explaining: 'I think surrogacy is wonderful. It's beautiful for people who are really eager to offer it and for couples who need it but for me, I think it would be exploitative.'
Appearing on the Chris Moyles Show in November, she admitted: 'I'd have so many more if I could.
'If I was a dad, I'd be like Robert De Niro having them. Because you can have kids when you're 80 as a dad. You just have to.'