Bachelor couple Matty J and Laura are expecting baby number two

One of Australia's most successful Bachelor couples Matty J and Laura have announced they’re expecting baby number two and revealed how 15-month old daughter Marlie-Mae reacted to the news.

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Baby number two is on the way for Bachelor couple Matthew Johnson and Laura Byrne.

Already parents to 15-month old daughter Marlie-Mae, the reality TV couple announced the news on social media.

“I reckon we’ve kept this little beach ball under wraps for long enough,” Byrne wrote, showing off her growing baby bump on a Byron Bay beach.

Matty J and Laura Byrne have just announced they are pregnant with bub number two — a sister or brother for 15-month-old Marlie-Mae. Picture: Instagram

“Half way to number 2. A big shout out to @matthewdavidjohnson for his contribution.”

Johnson also shared pictures on Instagram.

“Marlie-Mae learning shocked face couldn’t have been timed any better. WE’RE HAVING A BABY! Please brace yourself for twice the amount of dad jokes.”

Johnson and Byrne got together on the 2017 season of reality show, The Bachelor.

The fun-loving couple with their three legged dog Buster. Picture: Justin Lloyd

He had previously been unlucky in his quest to find love on Georgia Love’s 2016 season of The Bachelorette, in which he was runner-up.

Johnson spoke to the Telegraph ahead of Father’s Day this month, saying he had mixed feelings about his daughter getting older.

On one hand he wants to savour every moment and, on the other, he can’t wait for the 15-month-old to start talking.

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Laura Byrne and Matty J with their daughter Marlie-Mae in October. Picture: Instagram

“I can’t wait for the time when we can have a conversation,” he said. “At the moment she is trying so hard.

“At the moment it is all gibberish. I feel like we are best friends already even though we haven’t really said a word properly.

“The relationship becomes more intense as they get older, I have never loved her more than I do now and I know that will get stronger as the years go on.

“At the same time, I don’t want her to grow up too quickly.

Matty J is working on his dad jokes. Picture: Instagram