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| Uncle Roger Is Becoming a Dad: Nigel Ng and Sabrina Expect First Child. (Photo: Instagram) |
Uncle Roger is officially stepping into dad mode. Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, best known worldwide for his sharp-tongued alter ego Uncle Roger, has announced that he and his wife Sabrina Ahmed are expecting their first child together — and fans are already calling dibs on being the baby’s online “aunties”.
The couple broke the news through a warm social media post featuring Nigel lovingly resting his hand on Sabrina’s clearly pregnant belly. Both were beaming. The caption? Simple but very on-brand: “New nephew coming soon! Happy Lunar New Year and Ramadan Mubarak.” The timing couldn’t have been more symbolic, landing right in the middle of double festive celebrations.
For many followers, it was the ultimate plot twist. Uncle Roger — the man who built a comedy empire criticising egg fried rice techniques — is about to have a tiny food critic of his own.
The pregnancy announcement comes seven months after the couple’s lavish three-day wedding in Portugal, described by Vogue as a beautiful blend of Malaysian, Chinese and Bengali traditions.
It was a multicultural celebration that perfectly reflected their journey together — from professional encounter to airport meet-cute to long-term partnership.
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According to past interviews, Sabrina first saw Nigel perform live at one of his shows when a luxury resort developer — where she worked as corporate counsel — booked him for an event.
Fate stepped in later when they matched on a dating app and had their first proper meeting at Boston Airport. By March 2023, Nigel knew. “Within a few months, I realised I loved her and wanted to spend the rest of my life with her,” he shared previously.
The proposal followed in Tokyo in 2024. The wedding came next. And now, baby.
Of course, the internet had plenty to say.
Reactions online have been lively, affectionate and slightly chaotic — exactly what you’d expect from Uncle Roger’s fanbase.
Some fans flooded the comments with heartfelt congratulations, calling it “the best New Year news” and praising the couple’s visible happiness.
Many highlighted how naturally Nigel’s humour translates into real-life milestones, saying they’ve loved seeing his personal growth beyond the Uncle Roger persona.
Others immediately jumped into classic fandom humour.
- Will the baby inherit Uncle Roger’s strict standards for egg fried rice?
- Will Jamie Oliver send a baby hamper?
- Is “Auntie Helen” emotionally prepared for this update?
The “Auntie Helen” jokes, unsurprisingly, resurfaced fast. Long-time followers know the fictional heartbreak saga that fuels part of Uncle Roger’s comedy. For some, this baby news officially closes that chapter for good.
Meanwhile, a portion of netizens expressed playful mock sadness. “Bad news for aunty-wannabes,” one fan wrote. “We lost him for real this time.” But even those joking about their imaginary heartbreak made it clear they’re genuinely happy for the couple.
Overall, the tone has been overwhelmingly supportive, with fans praising Nigel and Sabrina for sharing such a joyful life moment so openly.
Now the real question is: will this future nephew be a food purist, a chaos chef, or the one who finally tells Uncle Roger to relax?