Former Morning Musume Leader Hitomi Yoshizawa Announces Pregnancy

Former Morning Musume leader Hitomi Yoshizawa has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.

The former idol's pregnancy was announced through a press release which stated that she is expecting her first child at the end of the summer.

"It is a joy to be welcoming a new addition to the family. I feel full of happiness as I spend time with the baby in my womb," Yoshizawa said.

Yoshizawa thanked her fans for their continued support and warm wishes, and promised to watch over her physical condition in the coming months.

On September 5, 2015, Yoshizawa announced that she had gotten engaged to a non-celebrity man. The two officially married on November 22, 2015.