Meet JLS Oritsé Williams and wife's 'secret' baby after devastating miscarriages
JLS star Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz welcomed their first child in August 2023
The couple had endured five miscarriages before Amelia Rose was born.
In a heartbreaking interview, the singer reveals the guilt and devastation he felt at being unable to protect his wife from their repeated losses
He says he "cried like a baby" when he finally held his daughter in his arms.
Williams met Kazz on Twitter in 2014 and they married in 2018
The couple conceived naturally and were surprised and delighted to be expecting their first child in 2019.
But at the 12-week scan, they were told that the baby had no heartbeat
Williams says he was "numb" with shock and grief.
The couple went on to suffer four more miscarriages
Each loss was more painful than the last, and Williams says he began to feel like he was "failing" Kazz.
In August 2023, the couple finally welcomed their daughter, Amelia Rose
Williams says that holding his daughter in his arms was the most amazing feeling in the world.
He says that he and Kazz are determined to enjoy every moment with their precious daughter
They are also keen to raise awareness of the issue of miscarriage, which affects one in four women.
Williams says that he is grateful to the NHS staff who supported him and Kazz through their difficult journey
He also credits his JLS bandmates for their love and support.
Conclusion
Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz are an inspiration to anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage.
Their story is a reminder that even after the most difficult losses, there is always hope.