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Alanna Panday announces second pregnancy with Ivor McCray

Indian influencer and content creator Alanna Panday is expecting her second child with husband Ivor McCray.

The 30-year-old shared the happy news with her followers on Instagram on Saturday, August 8.

Alanna posted a video featuring herself, Ivor and their young son, River. The family was seen posing together in Sicily, Italy.

In the video, Alanna proudly showed her growing baby bump. She wore a floral outfit and appeared to be enjoying the special family moment.

She captioned the post, “One more to love,” marking the beginning of another chapter for the family.

Ivor also celebrated the news in the comments. He wrote that River had been “upgraded to big bro.”

The announcement quickly attracted attention from fans and celebrities. Many followers congratulated the couple and sent messages filled with love and good wishes.

Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, also congratulated the couple.

Some fans began guessing the baby’s gender. One follower said they believed the couple would welcome a girl this time.

Others recalled Alanna’s first pregnancy and said they were happy to follow the family’s journey again.

Alanna Panday is known for her work as a social media influencer, model and digital content creator. She regularly shares content related to fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle.

She is the daughter of businessman Chikki Panday and wellness expert Deanne Panday. She is also the sister of actor Ahaan Panday.

Alanna is the niece of actor Chunky Panday and the cousin of actress Ananya Panday.

She married photographer and filmmaker Ivor McCray in March 2023. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before getting married.

The couple welcomed their first child, a son named River, in 2024.

With their second baby on the way, Alanna and Ivor are preparing to expand their family once again. The pregnancy announcement has been warmly received by their online followers and celebrity friends.

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