Bachelorette's Shawn Booth Makes a Heartwarming Introduction to 'Baby Mama' Audrey 'Dre' Joseph, Leaving Fans Speechless!

Shawn Booth announced that the mother of his first child is Audrey Joseph, a 30-year-old photographer also known as "Dre." On an episode of his podcast "In the Booth With Shawn Booth" on Monday, July 24, Dre introduced herself and shared that she is originally from a small town near Austin, Texas but has been living in Nashville for the past seven years. Five years ago, they first crossed paths when Shawn hired her as a photographer for his gym.

Joseph, who is currently 19 weeks pregnant, shared on the podcast that unlike many expectant women who experience constant nausea in the first trimester, she only experienced bouts of sickness. However, when she did get sick, it was difficult for her to stop. She spent whole days feeling unwell, spending ample time in the bathroom and struggling to eat and keep food down. At times, her condition became serious enough to require IV fluids and visits to the emergency room. To add to the turmoil, there were instances where the medical professionals couldn't detect the baby's heartbeat, causing significant anxiety. Despite these challenges, Joseph and Booth expressed relief that they have managed to navigate through it all. Additionally, they revealed that they have already chosen names for their baby, whether it's a boy or a girl. Addressing Booth's earlier claims, Joseph clarified that they will indeed find a way to incorporate both of their last names once their baby is born.

Joseph explained that his name would be a combination of both of their middle names, without being a hyphenated last name. He mentioned that when they introduce themselves, they would say, "Hi, I am [blank] Booth." It's worth noting that Booth referred to Joseph as his "baby mama" at the end of the podcast, without providing further information about their relationship.

Shawn Booth/Instagram; Audrey 'Dre' Joseph/Instagram provided the following images.

Earlier this month, the former contestant of season 11 of The Bachelorette pleasantly shocked his audience with the announcement that he is anticipating the arrival of his first child.

"Baby Booth is on the way, expected to arrive on December 12. It's an exciting moment for me as I am going to become a father. The mother of the child is someone I have been close to for many years. We have had a relationship and have dated, and she is not just a random person I met. This news came as a surprise to both of us, but it is also the most beautiful surprise I have ever experienced in my life. I am thrilled about it and eagerly looking forward to this special journey. At 37 years old, I have always desired to be a father."

Addressing the mother of his child, Booth expressed his intention to respect her privacy until she is ready to share the information. He mentioned having dated other people since the show and keeping his personal life private.

Continuation: He expressed excitement about navigating the challenges of a secret pregnancy. With a hint of secrecy, he confessed that they had chosen not to disclose the news to many people, stating that only her close family and friends were aware. He personally decided to wait for 10 to 12 weeks before sharing the news with others. As a former reality star, who had previously been engaged to Kaitlyn Bristowe, he enthusiastically shared his intentions to embrace parenthood with his undisclosed partner.

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He expressed, "She's bound to be an amazing mother, and the experience is going to be truly remarkable. It’s an overwhelming feeling. It's also challenging for the dad because it takes time to fully comprehend the reality of having a child. Your body doesn't undergo changes, and you don't experience the hormonal shifts. Nonetheless, you want to support as much as possible. However, there's not much you can do... So she has been an absolute champion, an absolute rock star throughout it all."

Booth reassured his fans that he had no concerns about their reaction to his news, stating that he was taking a non-conventional path. He anticipated that many people would have their own thoughts and opinions on the matter, but he had reached a point where he no longer cared about others' opinions. He emphasized that the focus should not be on his marital status, as it was not the crucial aspect of the situation.