Katy Perry 'will never forget' being pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic and is 'trying not to stress about the birth'

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Katy Perry 'will never forget' being pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic.

The 35-year-old star - who is expecting her first child with her fiancé Orlando Bloom - admitted while she is facing some tough challenges, being in isolation has meant she is 'grateful' for so many things.

Speaking to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, she said: 'I'm having cravings that I cannot necessarily fulfil if I want to but, you know, I think there is a lot of things that I am grateful for these days.'

The Dark Horse hitmaker, 35, revealed her pregnancy news recently when she dropped the music video for recent single Never Worn White, which showed her cradling her baby bump at the end.

Katy then confirmed the news in a subsequent Instagram video, admitting it is 'the longest secret' she has 'ever had to keep'.

She said: 'I'm late ... but you already knew that. There's a lot that will be happening this summer, not only will I be giving birth - literally - but also figuratively to something you guys have been waiting for. 

'So let's call it a double whammy, a two fore. I'm excited, we're excited and we're happy - and it's probably the longest secret I've ever had to keep. I knew I would tell you in the best way, which is through a piece of music because that's how I speak to you.'

With the world taken by the current coronavirus pandemic, Katy and Orlando - who got engaged earlier this year - are following advice to stay at home and are trying to 'exercise and eat well'.

A source previously said: 'Along with so many other people, they stay home. They both try to exercise and eat well so they can stay healthy. 

'Katy really hopes everything has calmed down with the virus by the time the baby will be born this summer. She tries not to stress about the birth, but she definitely thinks about it a lot.'

It was recently reported that Katy and Orlando have been experiencing some 'ups and downs' during her pregnancy according to a Thursday report from US Weekly.

A source close to the couple revealed that the relationship between the singer and 43-year-old actor 'has changed since she got pregnant.'

Of the pair's relationship, the insider said: 'Orlando and her are having some ups and downs right now.

'Katy is dealing with the nerves of being a first-time parent, and Orlando is stressing about having a baby in their lives at this time.'

The Firework hitmaker is very happy about becoming a mother for the first time despite the reported friction in their relationship as the source added that Katy '“is overjoyed and elated that she is pregnant.

'She’s always wanted to be a mom.'

Of the pregnancy news, Katy told fans back in March: 'I’m excited, we’re excited and we’re happy – and it’s probably the longest secret I’ve ever had to keep.'  

The couple are expecting a daughter, with Katy due to give birth this summer.     

Last month, singer Katy announced the passing of her grandmother Ann Pearl Hudson and reports claim that she is set to name her baby girl after her relative.

A source revealed on THE NAUGHTY BUT NICE WITH ROB podcast that she plans to name her daughter after her grandma.

They shared: '[Katy] plans to name her Pearl or Hudson or Ann.'

'Katy believes that it is no coincidence that as her granny’s soul leaves the earth, another soul arrives,' the source added.

Katy and Orlando first began dating in 2016 and after getting back together following a brief split, the couple announced their engagement on Valentine's Day last year.