“Survivor 46”'s Kenzie Petty Expecting First Baby with Husband Jackson: 'Gotten Really Good at Keeping Secrets'
Petty and her husband tied the knot in September 2023
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Kenzie PettyKenzie Petty may have outwitted, outplayed and outlasted many of her Survivor 46 castmates — but she's about to begin a whole new journey.
On Sunday, May 12, the Survivor castaway, who is currently competing in season 46 of the franchise, shared that she is pregnant, expecting her first baby with her husband Jackson, announcing the exciting news on Instagram.
Posting a carousel of pregnancy photos, Petty stripped down to bare her belly, leaning against a tree in one photo. She also posed with her husband, standing together alongside a pond.
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"I've gotten really good at keeping secrets and going on adventures this year, but it’s finally the perfect day to tell y’all WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!" Petty wrote in her caption. "Sweet lil Petty popping up in September."
"It’s such an honor to be joining the club of motherhood. I love being pregnant, I love being alive, and I love my little bean. We couldn’t be more over the moon if we tried."
"Happy Mother’s Day, my friends! Jackson, the best husband in the world, thank you for making me a momma. Thank you for being my partner in crime, life and parenthood. I am forever grateful for you and for starting our little family," she continued.
"Even though it’s a day for the girlies, I literally couldn’t have done this without you and couldn’t have imagined a better father for my children," Petty ended her post.
Her comment section was filled with love and congratulations from other members of the Survivor family, including Survivor 44's Carolyn Wiger, who wrote "Beautiful picture!! Congratulations 💜."
Survivor 42 winner Maryanne Oketch also offered her congratulations, writing, "Oh so MOTHER mother 🔥😍."
Petty and her husband Jackson tied the knot in September 2023, sharing photos of their happy day on Instagram. "IX.II 🌸 Mr. And Mrs. Petty 🌸 Married my best friend surrounded by wildflowers, sunshine and the people I love most in this world. Here’s to forever 🌸💍," Petty wrote in her caption.
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