Gigi Hadid has dished on the genius hacks she used to make sure her pregnancy remained a secret until the exciting news broke.

The supermodel, 25, who is expecting her first child with former One Direction star Zayn Malik, 27, revealed how she was able to hide being six months pregnant thanks to come clever tips that took the eye off her belly.

During an Instagram Live chat with chef Sophia Roe, fans began to wonder how Gigi managed to hide her blossoming belly while having such a small figure.

Gigi's bottom half was out of the picture during the live chat, prompting one fan to ask the question.

Gigi Hadid has revealed her secret hack to hide her pregnancy (
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The curious fan penned: "How do you not have a tummy?? I’m 4 months into my pregnancy and my tummy is huge you look great tho!"

Reading the question on her screen, Gigi was quick to respond: “This angle and the really baggy jumpsuit make for an optical illusion. From the side it’s a different story! haha — wishing u the best!”

The model confirmed she and Zayn are expecting back in April, after rumours began to swirl around the pair.

Gigi said she wore a baggy jumpsuit to conceal her bump (
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Announcing her pregnancy, Gigi told US talk show host Jimmy Fallon how pleased she was to be pregnant and in a period where she can spend more time with Zayn.

"We're very excited and happy and grateful for everyone's well wishes and support," she gushed.

Gigi later added: "It's a nice silver lining to be able to be home and be together and really experience it day by day."

Pregnant Gigi pictured at Paris Fashion Week back in March (
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We imagine with those genes that this will be one beautiful baby!

Gigi's mum Yolanda, 56, confirmed the news whilst speaking to Dutch news outlet RTL Boulevard.

The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star - who is gearing up to become a grandmother - gushed: "Still shocked our little secret got leaked to the press."

Gigi is set to give birth in September this year (
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She added: "Of course we are so excited. I'm excited to become an Oma [grandmother] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently.

"But this is the beauty of life, one soul leaves us and a new one comes in. We feel very blessed."

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