Ricki-Lee Coulter, the singer and host of Australian Idol, has been the subject of pregnancy speculation for a long time. Fans and media have been wondering if the 37-year-old star is expecting a baby, especially after she posted a photo with her new god-daughter Ari in August 2023. However, the truth is that Ricki-Lee is not pregnant and has no plans to have children of her own.

Ricki-Lee’s background

Ricki-Lee Coulter is an Australian singer, songwriter, and television and radio presenter. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 10 November 1985, and grew up on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

She began performing at age 15 and rose to fame in 2004 on the second season of Australian Idol, where she placed seventh. She has released four solo albums and several hit singles, and has also hosted and appeared on various TV and radio shows, such as Australia’s Got Talent and Australian Idol. She is married to Richard Harrison since 2015 and has no children.

Ricki-Lee’s Decision to Be Child-Free

Ricki-Lee has been vocal about her decision to be child-free, which she made with her husband Richard Harrison, whom she married in 2015. She told Stellar in 2019 that she does not want kids and that people should stop asking her about it. She said, “For me, it’s simply: I don’t want kids. People on the street ask me, ‘When are you and Rich having kids?’ Stop!”

She also explained her choice on The Morning Show, saying, “There’s lots of people who really, really, really, really want children, and I think that they’re the people who should have kids.” She added that she and her husband are happy with their life and their dogs.

Ricki-Lee’s Reaction to the Rumours

Despite making her stance clear, Ricki-Lee has still faced baby rumours whenever she announces major news. In April 2023, she teased a “secret” she had been keeping, which some fans assumed was a pregnancy announcement. However, the secret turned out to be a new song and music video, Point Of No Return.

Ricki-Lee addressed the confusion on The Morning Show, saying, “I hope people ask about the video. Most people want to know when I’m having a baby, so that’s what people want to know the most.”

She also joked about the rumours on Instagram, posting a photo of herself holding a watermelon and captioning it, “No, I’m not pregnant. It’s just a watermelon.”

Ricki-Lee’s Support for Other Mothers

While Ricki-Lee does not want to be a mother herself, she has shown support and love for other mothers in her life. She recently shared a touching tribute for her fellow Australian Idol judge Meghan Trainor, who welcomed her second child with her husband Daryl Sabara in July 2023. Ricki-Lee congratulated the singer and said she was happy for her.

She also expressed her joy for her good friend Katie Sanchez, who is the mother of her god-daughter Ari and her older sister Yumi. Ricki-Lee visited them in Byron Bay and said it was a “special weekend”. She also said she wished she could bottle the newborn smell of Ari.

Some of Ricki-Lee’s popular songs are:

• Do It Like That: A catchy dance-pop song that reached number 13 on the Australian charts in 2012.
• Raining Diamonds: A powerful pop anthem that was certified gold in Australia in 2011.
• Can’t Touch It: A funky and upbeat song that was featured in the movie Sex and the City in 2008.
• Hell No!: A sassy and confident song that was the lead single from her second album Brand New Day in 2007.
• Sunshine: A cheerful and optimistic song that was her debut single after leaving Australian Idol in 2004.

Conclusion

Ricki-Lee Coulter is not pregnant and has never been. She has made a personal decision to be child-free, which she hopes people will respect and stop questioning. She is focused on her career and her marriage, and enjoys being a god-mother and a friend to other mothers. She is not bothered by the rumours, but rather laughs them off and continues to live her life on her own terms.