Reality star Eileen Major has announced that she has given birth to her ninth child with her oil tycoon husband, teasing that her family could be growing even more.
The British-Cameroonian model, 43, married Canadian businessman Sam Mullin in 1998 and the couple live in Ingles Abbey, a vast 19th-century mansion in Kent.
The mother-of-nine, who modeled nude for Playboy magazine during her last pregnancy, exclusively told FEMAIL that she gave birth to a baby boy, Oscar, 10 weeks ago.
Irene said that choosing a Hollywood-inspired name for her son was an obvious choice for her.
She joked, “They didn't give me the Oscar I deserved, so I gave myself one!”
Following in the footsteps of Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie, Irene decided to give birth at London's posh Portland Hospital.
Maternity packages in Portland start from £15,000 and can cost up to £20,000.
Staff provide 24-hour room service in luxurious Labor Suites, complete with Molton Brown toiletries and four-poster cribs.
New parents are provided with a meal to celebrate the successful birth of their child. The menu boasts lobster, oysters, foie gras, champagne and afternoon tea options, all served on silver platters.
'call [the Portland] My mini spa,” the former X Factor star said. “Checking in feels like going to a spa!”
Despite now having a family the size of a football team, Eileen, who previously appeared on Channel 5's Billionaire Babies, doesn't feel overwhelmed in the slightest by her Oscar expectations. he claimed.
Eileen said: “The whole pregnancy was pure excitement.”
“When I went to the hospital to give birth, all the children were at home because it was a holiday.''
Irene is one of nine children herself and is happy to have four girls and five boys, just like her mother.
Eileen and Sam's eldest daughter, Samantha, is now 23 years old, followed by their second daughter, Lulu Marie, who is 15 years old, and their third daughter, Pearl, who is now 13 years old.
Lincoln, 11, was the first boy, followed by Mona Swan, 8. The couple's sixth child, Noah, is 5 and Mason is 3. Next came Jordan, and finally Oscar.
She continued, “I grew up in a big family, so some people may find it alienating, but for me it has always been an inspiration.
“I didn't want it to be exactly the same, but I think it's special to have nine kids just like my mom. She definitely passed the baton in a way.”
And when asked what she likes most about having so many children, Irene didn't hesitate.
She continued: “Joy, noise. I love being around these innocent souls. I learn a lot from the children.
“And then there are birthdays. If you include our birthdays, we celebrate almost every month.”
Despite having just welcomed Oscar 10 weeks ago, Irene hasn't ruled out having more children in the future.
“They are all miracles,” she says. “They are all given by the Almighty, and the Almighty decides. He sends a small voice.”
The Mullins are known for their lavish lifestyle and call themselves Lords of Hales, after the feudal barony attached to the ruined Scottish castle they bought for £250,000 in 2008. I call her Mrs. Hales.
Irene, who calls herself the Queen of Ingress on Instagram, has appeared on several Channel 5 reality series, including Billionaire Babies, and says she represents her home continent and “African beauty”. He said he was proud.
Irene, who was crowned Miss Lions Cameroon in 1995, and her husband, a Canadian geological engineer, were enjoying lavish dates before COVID-19. He once hired a private jet to Paris for £1,500 and went all the way drinking champagne and shopping. Enjoy a luxurious dinner.
The couple, who met while Sam was on a business trip to Eileen's home country of Cameroon, have spent much of the pandemic at Ingles Abbey – which they reportedly bought for £1.6 million in 2012 and spent twice that amount on. It is said that it has been renovated.
Eileen said: “We've been very focused on our home. No travel. All eight children have been at home for most of the pandemic and we haven't received any help with home repairs or anything like that. not.”
This neo-Gothic country house dates back to 1833 and was built on the site of a 14th-century mansion owned by Princess Madeline Davis.
There is a seven-year age difference between their eldest daughter Samantha, 21, and younger daughter Lulu-Marie, 13, as Eileen admitted she is happy with just having one child.
“But then so much more happened and the kids played together and we introduced routines that were scalable, so it was a lot easier,” she said.
She is the first black woman from the African continent to appear on the front page of Playboy Czech Republic to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Later, talking about her enviable figure after giving birth to eight children, Irene said she has set a goal to be back in her pre-pregnancy favorite clothes within six months of giving birth. .
Eileen is also a former X Factor contestant. She built a pop career together with her sister Elsa and launched the group “Major” in 2012. She auditioned for the ITV talent show in 2014 and won the Six Chair Challenge with Louis Walsh as her mentor.
Irene previously caused controversy when she admitted to bleaching her skin. She told the Daily Mail in 2014: “Skin whitening therapy has been a part of my life since I was born.
“African skin comes in many different types, from dark to light, and we grow up knowing that women with lighter skin are more beautiful. It's just a fact.”
She made headlines again in 2018 when she ditched her wig on This Morning while defending her decision to lighten her skin.
During a debate with TV presenter AJ Odudu, she challenged her reasons for wanting to lighten her skin, saying she didn't need to hear someone with “fake hair” telling her how she should look. he said before suddenly taking off his own hair.
She shouted: “You're a Nigerian, right?'' Take off your wig and show us Africa!''
