Vampire Diaries star Candice King expecting baby with fiancé Steven Krueger

Candice King reveals she’s expecting her first child with Steven Krueger, sharing the news in a sponsored post

Candice King, best known for her role on The Vampire Diaries, has announced that she is expecting her first child with fiancé Steven Krueger.

The 38-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram Monday, using a sponsored post in partnership with Clearblue pregnancy tests.

King captioned the post, “#ClearbluePartner We’re having a baby! Baby Krueger coming May 2026!” She added, “There’s nothing more magical than seeing the word pregnant Thank you @clearblue for providing us with a clear result in words, during a moment that left us speechless and overjoyed! The best gift we could hope for this holiday season. #ClearblueConfirmed.”

 

 

 

 

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The announcement marks King’s first child with Krueger, 36, who co-starred with her on The Originals. King is already mother to daughters Florence, 9, and Josephine, 5, from her previous marriage to Joe King of The Fray.

Fans quickly reacted to the post, sharing congratulations across social media platforms. The use of a sponsored partnership drew attention, highlighting how celebrity pregnancy announcements increasingly intersect with brand promotions.

King and Krueger have been engaged since May 2025 and celebrated the upcoming arrival with a babymoon trip to Aruba. King described the pregnancy as a joyful and magical experience, emphasizing the couple’s excitement to grow their blended family.

The couple is expected to welcome their baby in May 2026, coinciding closely with King’s 39th birthday.