Giannina Gibelli of “Love Is Blind” and Blake Horstmann from “The Bachelorette” Are Ecstatic to Announce Their First Baby on the Way! (Exclusive)

The upcoming arrival of their baby marks an exciting milestone for the reality TV couple. Their journey began in January 2022 when they started their romantic relationship.

The Love Is Blind couple, Giannina Gibelli and Blake Horstmann, who gained fame through reality TV, have exciting news to share – they are expecting their first child together! The 30-year-old pregnant star reveals that they first suspected they were expecting after returning home from a few weeks of traveling. She recalls feeling a fluttering sensation in her lower stomach, which seemed unusual. So, they decided to take a test as a precaution. They even opened a bottle of wine, assuming it would be negative. However, after having dinner, they discovered that their entire world was about to change. They couldn’t contain their joy and are eagerly looking forward to meeting their baby in the spring.

The revelation came as a surprise for both Gibelli and Horstmann, but the reactions they received from their family and friends were priceless. They express their gratitude for the love and support they have received. They first shared the news with Horstmann’s family in Colorado and then with Gibelli’s family in Florida. The reactions were filled with screams of joy, tears of happiness, and lots of jumping around. Their friends are still in shock from the news. It’s evident that their baby is already deeply loved.

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Blake Horstmann affectionately plants a kiss on his girlfriend Giannina Gibelli’s baby bump, revealing a heartwarming moment of anticipation for their upcoming journey into parenthood. As the couple awaits the arrival of their little one, they join a growing list of celebrities who are also expecting.

For Gibelli, the experience of pregnancy has brought her nothing but joy thus far. She describes it as a dream come true, with a lack of sickness and the ability to travel without hindrance. Her cravings are simple yet refreshing – an insatiable desire for fruits that seems to perfectly align with her newfound state of femininity. Horstmann playfully adds to the conversation, expressing his adoration for Gibelli’s newly enhanced curves.

While initially facing some internal struggles regarding her changing identity, Gibelli found comfort and guidance in the wise counsel of the women in her life. By focusing on what brings her happiness, she managed to overcome these uncertainties and embrace the transformative power of motherhood. This journey has grounded her and provided her with a sense of empowerment, further amplifying the immense love she already feels for their unborn child. Gibelli firmly believes that this profound connection and the path she’s embarking on were destined for her.

Giannina Gibelli proudly displays her baby bump, leaving family and friends guessing about the gender of the baby. While the couple hasn’t received official confirmation yet, they have a strong intuition. In fact, they even started making a list of potential baby names shortly after they met, which now feels like destiny. Both Gibelli and her partner are eagerly looking forward to embracing parenthood and supporting each other through this new journey.

Although the couple exudes a nurturing aura, there is still a sense of uncertainty about whether they will succeed as parents. They have realized that there is no instruction manual for parenting, and there is still so much they have yet to learn. However, they are excited to face these challenges together as a team, relying on their open communication, trust, and belief in one another.

Amidst their excitement, Gibelli playfully mentions that her partner, Blake, might feel a bit left out when she and the baby start conversing in Spanish, a language he is unfamiliar with. But it is all in good humor, as the couple eagerly anticipates the joy and surprises their future holds.

Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli.
In May, Gibelli expressed her affection for Horstmann as they celebrated the engagement of their close friends. She shared a heartfelt message, saying, “My heart is overflowing with love for you (on my lovely besties’ engagement day). I never thought my smile could be any bigger or my love any stronger before this day 🤍. I am constantly amazed by how this amazing person leaves me in awe. Honestly, he is the best thing that has ever happened to me 🫠. And with that, I will conclude this emotional post. Thank you for being here.”

Giannina Gibelli and Blake Horstmann had a sweet moment together, as captured by Giannina herself on her Instagram. In January of this year, it was confirmed by reliable sources that their romance blossomed while they were on the set of the competition series called All Star Shore.

Months later, during an interview with E! News, Gibelli opened up about their relationship. Interestingly, she admitted that she had never watched any of the Bachelor franchise shows, including the Bachelor and the Bachelorette. Thus, she had no idea who Blake was when they first met. Despite this, she felt a sense of familiarity and attraction when he flashed his big smile at her on the beach, which marked the beginning of their connection.

Blake Horstmann first gained attention as a contender on Becca Kufrin’s season of the Bachelorette. Unfortunately, he ended up as the runner-up to her then-fiancé Garrett Yrigoyen. However, it was his involvement with Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Kristina Schulman, and Hannah Godwin on Bachelor in Paradise in 2019 that stirred up controversy and attention.

On the other hand, Giannina Gibelli became known to the public when she appeared on Love Is Blind in 2020. She found love and got engaged to another contestant on the show, Damian Powers. However, their relationship eventually came to an end.

Both Giannina and Blake had their fair share of experiences in the realm of reality TV romance before finding each other on All Star Shore.