Chelsea’s little Minnie is given a big surprise
CONGRATULATIONS have been pouring in for BBC Radio Manchester presenter Chelsea Norris after she announced that she’s expecting again in the most adorable way.
Chelsea was joined on stage by her husband Ben as she told their daughter Minnie that she’s set to become a big sister at her Chelsea’s Ladies Lunch.
They invited Minnie, who turns four in January, onto the stage to give her a present and say thankyou for her being such a good girl while Chelsea has been busy over the past few months organising the lunch at the Hilton Hotel.
A white box with her name arrived on stage and as she opened it a balloon popped out which read ‘Minnie, you’re going to be a big sister’.’
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as a delighted Minnie hugged her mum and fist pumped her dad in celebration.
Chelsea entertained more than 500 ladies with one of her biggest lunches to date, with the special surprise twist.
The Chelsea at Breakfast presenter, who has been holding her annual lunches in Manchester for 14 years, raised money for St Ann’s Hospice and Once Upon a Smile, which provides support to bereaved families.
And the guest of honour was celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo, who took part in a Q&A with Chelsea talking about his love for Manchester, the home of his first-ever restaurant.
He then went on to have photos with all the guests.
There was a Christmas fashion show from local brand Fuzzy Goose and live music from Paul Pashley and Stockport band Blank Cheque.
The day raised more than £20,000 for both charities. And women left the event begging Chelsea to do the lunch again next year, this time with two children.
Chelsea said: “It’s always incredible to me that people trust me year after year to return to my lunches and spend their hardearned money.
“It means so much to give something back to two fantastic charities.”
Ben added: “It was the perfect time to tell Minnie and her response says it all.”