Charlotte Crosby has opened up about her baby plans with boyfriend Josh Ritchie and revealed that the couple could be becoming first-time parents as soon as this time next year.

The former Geordie Shore lass has made no secret of the fact she wants to be a young mum and pointed out that her relationship is so perfect with the Ex On The Beach lad that it isn’t out of the question that they could start a family together.

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In an interview with Closer Magazine, the 27-year-old revealed: "Having a family is one thing in life I really want - I've done so much with my life already, and becoming a mum is my dream.

"I want the fairy tale of getting married and having babies - doesn't everyone? I can see myself marrying and having babies with Josh, but he's still quite young, so we'll see."

Pointing out that 2019 seems like a good point to start thinking about parenthood, she said: "I would love to start trying for a baby, next year. I don't want to be an old mum. I want to be a young, cool mum."

The couple are currently on a loved-up beach break in St Lucia with pal Holly Hagan and her boyfriend Jacob Blyth and - judging from images of them hanging out by the pool together - it looks like the 23-year-old lad has been properly welcomed into the gang.

So, does anyone have any bright ideas on potential baby names?

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