Carrie’s ‘non-baby news’: Carrie Bickmore surprised by co-hosts with special announcement

CARRIE Bickmore’s “baby news” took even her by surprise. Her co-hosts took aim at tabloid rumours with a big, bizarre announcement.

IF YOU tuned in to The Project at the wrong moment on Tuesday night, you’d be forgiven for thinking co-host Carrie Bickmore was pregnant with bub number three.

But it was all a cheeky joke by her co-hosts, who were poking fun at tabloid reports the popular presenter is expecting.

The “announcement” came after Bickmore read a report that Netflix binges are a sex drive killer for some couples.

That’s when Peter Helliar dropped the big surprise.

“Speaking of those kinds of activities — big announcement. Big congratulations in order. Carrie Bickmore, baby number three on its way!” he said bringing out a bunch of flowers and handing them to Bickmore while the audience cheered.

“We got you, we also wanted to, we thought this would be great. I hope you don’t mind us giving away it’s a boy. They are sensational!” Helliar continued.

“No!” Bickmore laughed. “I had a big focaccia for lunch.”

Waleed Aly was also in on the prank and joined Helliar as he continued the bit.

The hosts poked fun at a magazine report about Carrie’s “baby joy”.

“Industry sources are suggesting that on Logies night you opted for water,” he said. “It’s in a magazine, magazines don’t lie. They work very hard. Carrie’s baby news. You have been wearing uncharacteristically loose clothes on The Project.

“You look like a bag lady tonight, what’s going on? Very fashionable bag lady. And here is a picture of you on Instagram, only showing a shot from behind.”

That’s when the boys showed a photo of Bickmore in a gown with her body turned towards a wall, her arm covering the length of her torso.

Ah... proof?

But Bickmore was quick to point out it was all a big joke.

“If you’re watching at home, mum, no, OK. I just started sleeping! God, that would be a nightmare!” she said.

Later in the show, when Aly and Hellier brought up the “news” again, Bickmore clarified one more time: “No, no, no! Carrie’s non-baby news”.

The on-air jab at tabloid rumours comes almost a week after Bickmore fired back at media outlets that criticised her for wearing the same outfit twice.

Carrie clarifies the “non-baby” news.

Originally published as Carrie’s ‘non-baby news’: Carrie Bickmore surprised by co-hosts with special announcement