Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrest

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Shaughna Phillips has broken her silence over the arrest of boyfriend Billy Webb
Shaughna Phillips has broken her silence over the arrest of boyfriend Billy Webb

Pregnant Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has spoken out on a "challenging few weeks" after her boyfriend was arrested and charged with drug offences last month.

The 28 year old is due to give birth to her first baby with boyfriend Billy Webb in March and was looking forward to welcoming their child.

However, Webb was arrested on January 20 and has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs on 21 January.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, Shaughna said that Webb "isn't around" and that her main focus has been to prepare for the baby.

She also said that she was being supported by her family.

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Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrestShaughna Phillips has spoken out about her boyfriend's arrest for the first time (Copyright (c) 2021 Shutterstock)
Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrestShe has said that it's been a 'challenging few weeks' (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

"After a challenging few weeks, obviously, the baby's father isn't around. But my main focus has always been just to prepare for the birth and try to be as calm as possible," she told the publication.

"I'm good at just saying, 'Right, the show must go on'.

"Billy's not around, but I don't want to say that I'm doing it on my own, because I'm absolutely not – my family's incredible.

"It's going to be different, but I don't want to say it's going to be bad."

A rep for Shaughna told the Mirror at the time of Webb's arrest: "Shaughna had absolutely no knowledge of any activity involving the allegations against Billy.

Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrestShe is expecting her first child with Webb in a few weeks (Shaughna Phillips/Instagram)

"Despite being in a long term relationship with the defendant, Shaughna has no links with the address in question, and will be openly assisting the police with their enquiries.

"We kindly ask the public to be mindful of the imminent birth of Shaughna’s baby and allow her some privacy during this difficult and stressful time."

A Met police spokesperson told the Mirror in a statement: "Billy Webb, 29, (3/2/93) of Thurlow Terrace, NW5 was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs on 21 January.

"William Bowen, 78, (11/9.44) of Werrington Street, NW1 was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug on 21 January.

Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrestShe announced her pregnancy last year (shaughnaphillips/Instagram)
Pregnant Shaughna Phillips breaks silence on boyfriend's drugs arrestHer boyfriend has stayed out of the public eye (shaughnaphillips/Instagram)

"Webb was remanded at court to appear at Southwark Crown Court on an unspecified date. Bowen was bailed at court to appear at Southwark Crown Court on an unspecified date."

Pregnant Shaughna Phillips admits boyfriend's arrest is 'elephant in the room'Pregnant Shaughna Phillips admits boyfriend's arrest is 'elephant in the room'

Shaughna began dating businessman and property developer Billy in 2020 and previously spoke about how he doesn't want to be in the public eye.

"It’s not my decision," she previously said. "If I could share him, I would. He just doesn’t want to be in the public eye. I have to respect his wishes.

"Never say never. I’m sure one day he will be out there because he’s such a big part of my life. But for now, he’s OK sitting in the background.”

She was pictured with her baby daddy Billy for the first time earlier this month while arriving in London's Heathrow after enjoying a babymoon in LA.

In the pictures, Shaughna could be seen cradling her bump while wearing a grey cardigan and leggings.

Webb, meanwhile, cut a casual figure wearing a hoodie and comfy trousers as he pushed a trolley with the couple's suitcases.

Shaughna also revealed her boyfriend won't be in the delivery room with her when she gives birth in March because he's 'squeamish about blood'.

She wrote in her OK! magazine column: "I want my mum and Billy to be my birthing partners, but I think my boyfriend may have a difficult time.

"He's just going to want to know when the baby's here rather than actually being in the delivery room with me.

"He's one of those people who are actually squeamish around blood. There have been times before where I've had surgery and needed help, but he just couldn't do it."

Rose Hill

Shaughna Phillips

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