"The public is puzzled and expressing disbelief as a couple unveils their gender reveal, with some taxpayers claiming they'll be footing the bill for the newborn."

In the world of social media, gender reveal events have become a popular way for parents-to-be to share their excitement with family and friends in a memorable and engaging manner. From lavish parties to public spectacles, these events have gained significant popularity in recent years.

Recently, Ste Hamilton and his fiancée Isabella Rowles made headlines with their extravagant gender reveal event. The couple, who are expecting their bundle of joy just before Christmas, hosted the event at the Belfry Hotel and Resort near Birmingham. Ste gifted Isabella a stunning £300,000 Lamborghini to mark the occasion, and the event saw an additional £40,000 spent on making it a day to remember.

The gender reveal itself took an unexpected turn when a balloon filled with confetti was popped open with what appeared to be a kitchen knife. The video of the event, which was recorded outside with glorious sunshine in the background, has received close to 840k views on TikTok.

However, the video has not been without controversy. Hundreds of comments have poured in, many of which have been from brutal trolls mocking the family. Some of the comments included references to universal credit, Peppa Pig plates used as ashtrays, and being a taxpayer.

The trend of elaborate gender reveals began in the late 2000s and has continued to grow through social media. Some have gone to great lengths to make their gender reveal events memorable, with wrestling matches, waterfall dyes, and even hiring planes to drop confetti.

In May 2024, an anonymous couple dyed a waterfall to reveal their baby's gender, sparking public demand for punishment and concerns about water contamination. The event was later criticized as the "most polluted" gender reveal.

Another couple, Keeley Jade and her partner, announced on TikTok that they are expecting a baby boy. Their gender reveal video, posted by Keeley Jade (@keeley.jade8), shows the couple holding a balloon filled with confetti. Keeley was wearing slippers, joggers, a zip-up hoodie, while her partner wore trainers, gym shorts, a black vest, and a zip-through hoodie.

Despite the criticism and controversy surrounding some gender reveal events, it is clear that they continue to capture the imagination of parents-to-be and their families. As the trend continues to grow, it will be interesting to see what new and extravagant ways couples will come up with to reveal the gender of their babies.