A love story that began on season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise” is moving into a new chapter as Alana Milne and Chris Conran have announced they are expecting their first child together. Their baby girl is due in just “a few months,” they wrote in an Instagram announcement on March 1.
With photos from their maternity shoot and gender reveal, the couple shared the news. The soon-to-be parents announced they are expecting their “rainbow baby.”
In May 2025, Milne revealed in an Instagram Story that the couple had experienced a miscarriage 10 weeks previously, according to Bachelor Nation.
“It’s been two and a half months since Chris and I lost our baby, and it’s still hard to put into words how much it has changed me,” she said, according to the outlet. “Some of the most important parts of life don’t always come with happy endings. That doesn’t make them any less real, or any less worth honoring.”
With the approaching birth of their daughter, “We’re really, really happy,” she wrote on Instagram in March 2026.
In the comment section, the future dad shared his excitement, expressing how he can’t wait to “spoil” his little girl.
ABC/Paul HebertFrom Season 7 Romance to Real-Life Marriage
The couple eloped on July 18, 2025, in Laguna Beach, California, in an intimate ceremony attended only by their dog, Whiskey. At the time, they chose to keep the wedding private, later confirming their marriage to People in December.
Bachelor in paradise stars Chris and Alana said the ceremony was “incredibly low-key” and “deeply personal”. They emphasized that the day was centered entirely on their relationship rather than spectacle. The decision to elope reflected a broader shift among reality TV couples who opt for privacy after beginning their romance in a highly produced environment.
He proposed in March 2024 during a romantic, candlelit moment in Bali, Indonesia. Since then, they have spoken openly about building a life beyond the franchise, focusing on marriage, stability and eventually starting a family.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Stars Share Their Thoughts About Family
According to People, both shared that parenthood was always part of their long-term plans. He described navigating life together as “the greatest blessing” and expressed excitement about building a family. She, in turn, noted how their relationship has evolved over more than four years, saying they continue to grow together with each new phase.
CanvaNow, as they prepare to welcome their daughter, their story follows a familiar trajectory within the “Bachelor” universe: an on-screen meeting, an off-screen commitment and, ultimately, family life.
