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Caroline ⁤Ithurbide Expecting Third Child at ​45, Announces Pregnancy Live on Air

French journalist Caroline‍ Ithurbide revealed she is ⁣pregnant with⁢ her third child during a live broadcast, sharing the news with co-host Pascal Praud. The announcement​ comes as Ithurbide,a former columnist for Cyril Hanouna,continues her work with ⁣Praud,and follows ⁢a recent similar announcement from colleague⁣ Gauthier⁢ Le Bret. ​

Ithurbide, 45, playfully acknowledged the potential⁣ reaction to her pregnancy, specifically regarding her age. “You mean my age? Late? Yes, you ‍have to talk about my age,”‍ she stated, before Praud interjected to praise her “desire [and] courage”⁢ in choosing to have a child at this stage in her life. Ithurbide responded ⁤with a pragmatic ​outlook, joking she plans to⁢ “put the whole mental load on ‌the ‌father.”

The expectant mother also revealed the baby will‍ be a girl. Ithurbide married Polo​ Anid in 2022, ⁢and this child will be⁣ their first together. She referenced Le Bret’s recent fatherhood⁣ as⁤ inspiration, stating, “You⁣ inspired me.” Praud‌ preemptively noted the‍ pregnancy would likely be a topic of conversation, to wich Ithurbide responded, “No, but go ahead, put your feet in the dish, I don’t care.”