Sophie Ellis-Bextor proudly shows off her neat baby bump in figure-hugging black dress as she attends TV launch

She announced in May that she's expecting her fourth child with husband Richard Jones, by sharing a picture of her tummy on Twitter. 

And Sophie Ellis Bextor couldn't resist showing off her blossoming baby bump now it's starting to take shape, as she attended the season launch of UKTV Live at the Phillips Gallery on Monday. 

Glowing, the singer, 36, posed for photos as she arrived at the event, flaunting her pregnancy figure in a classic black dress with gold zip detail. 

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British beauty: Sophie Ellis Bextor, 36, couldn't resist showing off her blossoming baby bump now it's starting to take shape as she attended the season launch of UKTV Live on Monday 

British beauty: Sophie Ellis Bextor, 36, couldn't resist showing off her blossoming baby bump now it's starting to take shape as she attended the season launch of UKTV Live on Monday 

Sophie's chic maternity style consisted of her short fitting black dress and girly shoes, her simple attire proving the perfect fit for showing off her gorgeous bump.

The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant - who's been married to The Feeling bassist Richard for ten years - styled her look with red painted nails and a silver watch.  

Her make-up looked flawless, with the pregnant star sporting winged eyeliner, rosy blush and lightly glossed lips.  

Changing shape: Wearing a classic black dress with three quarter length sleeves, Sophie opted for comfort in a pair of opaque tights and flat bow-detailed dolly shoes 

Changing shape: Wearing a classic black dress with three quarter length sleeves, Sophie opted for comfort in a pair of opaque tights and flat bow-detailed dolly shoes 

The singer looked a vision of happiness as she appeared at the television event with her baby bump on full display. 

Wearing a classic black dress with three quarter length sleeves, Sophie opted for comfort in a pair of opaque tights and flat bow-detailed dolly shoes.

The star smiled showing off her natural beauty, styling her auburn locks in a pretty half up 'do. 

Glowing: The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant - who's been married to The Feeling bassist Richard Jones for ten years - styled her look with red painted nails and a silver watch
Sophisticated: The star smiled showing off her natural beauty, styling her auburn locks in a pretty half up 'do

Looking great: Sophie's chic maternity style consisted of her short fitting black dress and girly shoes, her simple attire proving the perfect fit for showing off her gorgeous bump 

Sophie and her musician husband Richard wed in 2005 and celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary last month.

The performer - who released her fifth studio album, Wanderlust, last year - previously revealed that having children had helped her career.

She told The Independent: 'It’s made me a better performer, a better artist, a happier person. I wouldn’t have done half the things I’ve done if I hadn’t become a mum.' 

Pretty: Her make-up looked flawless, with the pregnant star sporting winged eyeliner, rosy blush and lightly glossed lips for her appearance at the event  

Pretty: Her make-up looked flawless, with the pregnant star sporting winged eyeliner, rosy blush and lightly glossed lips for her appearance at the event  

Bliss: The soon-to-be mother-of-four couldn't stop smiling as she arrived at the television event 

Bliss: The soon-to-be mother-of-four couldn't stop smiling as she arrived at the television event 

Sophie was joined at the launch event by fellow television star and host Rick Edwards, as well as radio 2 DJ Sara Cox and journalist Grace Dent. 

She appeared to take part in a question/answer session, wearing a microphone as she chatted with the other celebrity guests.

The star was in stylish company, with Sara wearing a patterned top, skinny blue jeans and smart fitting shoes and Rick looking handsome in a sweater and spanking white trainers.  

In good company: Sophie was joined at the launch event by fellow television star and host Rick Edwards, as well as radio 2 DJ Sara Cox and journalist Grace Dent 

In good company: Sophie was joined at the launch event by fellow television star and host Rick Edwards, as well as radio 2 DJ Sara Cox and journalist Grace Dent 

In full swing: Sophie appeared to take part in a question/answer session, wearing a microphone alongside the other celebrity guests 

In full swing: Sophie appeared to take part in a question/answer session, wearing a microphone alongside the other celebrity guests 

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