MasterChef judge George Calombaris and his partner of three and a half years Natalie Tricarico, have just announced they are expecting their first child in July.

Following the recent Junior MasterChef series many were speculating that Calombaris wasn’t too far off becoming a father.

Responding to the news the TV persona said “Natalie and I are absolutely thrilled. I love being an uncle, and now I’m going to be a dad! It’s a true blessing”.

Family has always been a big part of Calombaris’ life, he said. “I love the idea of loads of kids running around; I am Greek after all!”

Mum-to-be Tricarico is over the moon. “It’s amazing,” she said, adding “George is going to be a fantastic father. He is a big kid at heart and children just adore him.”