Jesse McCartney Gets Emotional as He and Pregnant Wife Katie Peterson Reveal Sex of First Baby: 'No Way!'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jesse McCartneyis going to be a boy dad!

The “Beautiful Soul” singer, 37, and his wifeKatie Peterson, 37, enlisted the help of their dog Bailey for their sex reveal, which theyuploaded on Instagramon Tuesday, March 4. The couple, who wed in abeautiful outdoor ceremonyin 2021, sat outside with Bailey on a neutral-colored blanket with a sign reading “boy or girl” placed at the front.

As soon as McCartney saw the blue collar, his mouth dropped open and his hand flew into the air, before pumping his fist in the air and saying, “It’s a boy! No way!” The happy couple embraced at the end of the video, relishing in the exciting news as McCartney sweetly became teary-eyed.

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Jesse McCartney and Katie Peterson.Jesse McCartney/Instagram

On his Instagram Stories, the singer also chronicled the exact moment the parents-to-be shared their news with the world.

“Alright, here we go,” McCartney can be heard saying in a video as the couple prepare to post their Instagram from one of their phones. “About to share with the world.”

Peterson, laughing nervously, added, “I’m scared,” before they then pressed the upload button together, sending the photos out for the world to see.

source: people.com