Gemma O'Neill, long-time manager and close friend of radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson, has announced she is expecting a baby with her partner, radio executive Scott Menz. The joyful news comes months after O'Neill publicly shared the heartbreak of a miscarriage.
Menz shared a photo on social media of O'Neill cradling her stomach, with the caption, "Baby on board and we couldn't be happier." The announcement has drawn many congratulations from friends and followers, with particular praise following O'Neill's candid discussion of her previous pregnancy loss.
O'Neill, 42, previously stepped away from social media after experiencing intense online abuse and the emotional toll of losing a pregnancy. She also faced scrutiny over financial issues related to her liquidated talent agency, which reportedly incurred a $550,000 tax bill.
In April, O'Neill detailed her experiences on the Her Best Life podcast. She explained that she withdrew from social media not due to having anything to hide, but to protect her mental health during a difficult personal time and a pregnancy that ultimately ended in loss. She described the online abuse as "disgusting and felt very scary."