Australian television veterinarian Dr Chris Brown has announced that he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Lorraine Monforte. The 48-year-old television presenter shared the pregnancy news during his KIIS FM breakfast radio show, revealing that the couple had spent approximately 18 months trying to conceive. Their baby is expected to arrive in March 2027.
The announcement marks an important milestone for Brown, who has previously spoken about wanting to become a father. His relationship with Monforte, a former Network 10 publicist and mother of two, developed from a long-standing friendship before the couple publicly confirmed their romance.
Who Is Dr Chris Brown’s Girlfriend Lorraine Monforte?
Lorraine Monforte is a 42-year-old Australian media professional who previously worked as a television publicist for Network 10.
She spent approximately 13 years with the network, including working as its Queensland publicity manager. Her role involved supporting television productions and working with well-known Australian presenters.
Monforte became familiar with Brown through his work on Network 10 programs, including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Unlike her television-presenter boyfriend, she has generally maintained a relatively private personal life.
How Did Dr Chris Brown Meet Lorraine Monforte?
Brown and Monforte first met through their professional connections at Network 10.
The pair knew each other for more than a decade before their friendship developed into a romantic relationship.
Speaking about their connection, Brown explained that Monforte’s experience in television publicity helped her understand his demanding career and the attention surrounding his personal life.
Their relationship attracted speculation during 2025, particularly after reports that they had travelled overseas together.
Brown publicly acknowledged being in a relationship later that year, although he initially avoided sharing extensive details.
The couple became more open about their romance in 2026, appearing together at the Australian Grand Prix in March. Monforte subsequently shared photographs of them on Instagram in May.
Dr Chris Brown and Lorraine Monforte Announce Pregnancy
On November 13, 2026, Brown revealed that Monforte was pregnant with their first child together.
He made the announcement during his new KIIS FM breakfast program alongside co-hosts Amy Gerard and Jack Charles.
Brown described the pregnancy as an emotional milestone after a difficult fertility journey.
The couple had been trying to have a baby for approximately a year and a half before receiving the news.
Monforte was around 20 weeks pregnant when they made the announcement. Brown also shared photographs from their European holiday, including images showing her growing baby bump.
Their child is expected in March 2027.
Does Lorraine Monforte Have Children?
Lorraine Monforte has two primary school-aged children from a previous relationship.
She has kept their names and personal details largely private, although Brown has spoken warmly about their excitement over the pregnancy.
During his radio announcement, Brown revealed that both children were hoping for a baby brother.
The couple have not publicly announced the baby’s sex.
For Brown, the pregnancy represents his first experience of becoming a biological father, something he had previously described as an important personal goal.
Has Dr Chris Brown Been Married Before?
Dr Chris Brown has never publicly confirmed being married.
Over the years, the television personality has been linked to several women, including actress Zoe Ventoura, television presenter Liv Phyland and model Brooke Meredith.
Brown has previously acknowledged that speculation about his romantic life often included inaccurate claims about marriages, engagements and relationships.
His relationship with Monforte has become more public as they prepare to welcome their child.
There has been no confirmed announcement that the couple are engaged or married.
What Is Dr Chris Brown Doing Now?
Alongside preparing for fatherhood, Brown has entered a new phase of his broadcasting career.
He recently began hosting the KIIS FM Sydney breakfast program with Amy Gerard and Jack Charles, following his successful television career.
Brown became widely known through Bondi Vet, The Living Room and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! He later joined the Seven Network, where he presented programs including Dancing With the Stars.
As of November 2026, Brown and Monforte remain together and are preparing for the arrival of their first child. Their pregnancy announcement has brought renewed attention to a relationship that began as a professional friendship more than a decade ago.
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