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Title: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: GlenS on June 12, 2018, 09:44:41 AM
Im not sure but it looks like Sue is supporting a few extra pounds in a couple areas' To me it looks like she just might be with Child. A couple area's of her body seem to be larger she seems to fill her Green dress out little more then normal on top and in the middle. Look at the photo I took of sue and see what you think. Compare the green dress to my Signature photo below with sue in her blue dress
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on June 16, 2018, 10:34:32 AM
It's possible this if fish-eye lens distortion, but I'll let people draw their own conclusions.

(https://instagram.fykz1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/87f3eae3883bea60a912fbf69a43a11a/5BBC08E7/t51.2885-15/e35/35289522_908883139272331_7064829840205021184_n.jpg)
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on June 16, 2018, 05:10:47 PM
here is a side by side photo of Sue at my show and at Toms show back in april the photo on the right is Toms photo and the Left is my photo
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on June 17, 2018, 11:13:45 AM
I'm still not 100% sure.

There were some close-up pics from last night's show where she looked just like she did at the start of the tour.

I guess we'll find out soon.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on June 30, 2018, 06:36:01 PM
"Greece Is the Word"  ;)

Clever choice of outfits and object placement if she's concealing something, because I still can't tell...
Title: Is Susan Pregnant?
Post by: avalonfreak06 on July 07, 2018, 02:07:17 PM
There is a video surfacing from their performance with The High Kings last night and they asked if she wanted to share her news. The dress she is wearing makes it look like she is pregnant. Just curious if anyone has hard anything.

Thanks! :)

https://www.facebook.com/frances.dobbin.16/videos/1638893212832466/
Title: Re: Is Susan Pregnant?
Post by: GlenS on July 07, 2018, 03:53:48 PM
were not sure but this question has been going around for awhile see the post below

http://www.celticwomanforum.net/index.php?topic=317.0
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on July 07, 2018, 04:24:24 PM
Re: the High Kings + Celtic Woman video...
https://www.facebook.com/frances.dobbin.16/videos/1638893212832466/

It was another creative dress choice for Sue to keep us in suspense.

From the front, it doesn't look like it at first. But the narrowest part of that outfit seems to be a bit higher than her waistline. From the side, it does look a bit disproportionate.

I'm still not sure. It's possible she isn't, but there have been clues that something was up for a while (aside from the mounting number of photos and videos). For instance, I found it odd that Anto's album (which was released years ago) was offered at the merch table during this tour (signed copies, no less). I can't remember if I mentioned it on this forum, but that reminded me of how Mairead Nesbitt's Raining Up made a few appearances at venues on the Destiny tour.

I'm leaning towards thinking that yes, she is.

But regardless of whether she is or isn't, let's keep it quiet. I suspect we'll find out in about 3 weeks when the Christmas tour is likely to be announced.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on July 07, 2018, 04:47:20 PM
Tom you didn't hear when the girls were getting the mic's handed to them the drummer says arint they great and then asks Sue if she want to share her news and she shakes her head no and someone else asked this question up in Sue's board you think it should get moved here?
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on July 07, 2018, 06:12:19 PM
Yeah, I couldn't hear that over the air conditioner.

She'll tell us when she's ready, but I don't think we'll have to wait long. My best guess is it will be announced at about the same time as the Best of Christmas tour in about 2-3 weeks.

She might come back at some point late next year, but I think there's a good chance that Sue has taken her last bow for Celtic Woman. While I'm always really excited for new members, I think Sue's departure is going to be about as painful for me as Chloƫ's and that was pretty devastating.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on July 08, 2018, 06:17:46 PM
Your talking about Tara I have seen her wear dress's like that before and I stood and talked with her at my show afterwards at the bus and she was wearing her PJ's and there was nothing to hide then but time will tell with all
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on July 16, 2018, 04:25:02 PM
Ok I emailed CW office and asked about Sue and who will be her replacement and if she will make it on the Xmas tour and I got the answer I thought I would get but this can be read between the lines

Hi Glen
Thank you for your email.
 I am unable to give you any further information at the moment, but an announcement will be made in the near future in the CW newsletter.

John Flanagan
 Celtic Woman / Celtic Collections / The High Kings
 Celtic Mews
 185 Lower Rathmines Road
 Dublin D06 YW56
 Republic of Ireland
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on July 25, 2018, 07:33:13 AM
I still see pretty serious fans tagging Sue that they can't wait to see her on the Christmas tour shows etc.

Maybe some of those are just force of habit or playing along until there's an announcement, but I suspect this is going to blindside a lot of people.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on July 26, 2018, 09:38:26 PM
I hope this announcement is soon. The rumors are really starting to heat up.

Some people are definitely going to be blindsided. Someone noted that Sue wasn't in the recording pictures and was worried she was leaving. Here are some of the replies:

"I would not panic yet as she is married to the piper for the group - I am sure she would tell us herself if she had new plans!"

"She may not had time to post and it is doubtful she is leaving because she loves the fans and she would tell us if she is."

Traditionally, they announce new members around the first week of August, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this one a week or two early, possibly within the next couple of days.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: Tracie on July 26, 2018, 11:30:24 PM
There's gotta be an announcement coming really soon, I don't think they can wait very much longer. There will be promo to do for the Johnstown Castle concert and the Christmas tour to announce, both of which will likely involve pictures and videos of the ladies.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on July 27, 2018, 09:31:04 AM
Sue should be able to do the recording but im sure she won't make it thru the xmas tour. I wouldn't blame her if she does do the Johnstown shoot she has worked hard for CW and this is how they get the credit seeing there works sitting at #1 on the charts plus im sure she gets a few cents for every copy sold
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: Jack1949 on July 27, 2018, 06:18:51 PM
Tom, if Susan leaves, who do you think replaces her?
Also, do you think Anton will stay?
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: Tracie on July 28, 2018, 12:06:47 AM
I'm really hoping Susan is on the new cd and dvd and I agree that she'd be able to do both.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on July 28, 2018, 11:36:10 AM
Tom, if Susan leaves, who do you think replaces her?
Also, do you think Anton will stay?

For a while, I suspected Alex might be coming back, but since she's potentially touring with CaraNua in a few months, I'm leaning towards a new member rather than a returning one.

If Sue is planning to come back, we'd be more likely to see a returning one, I think.

Will Anto stay with the tour while if Sue is on leave? I suppose that depends how much money they have saved up. I suspect him selling signed copies of Celtic Piper during the Homecoming tour was to help build up that pool of cash.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on August 02, 2018, 10:58:09 AM
Today, Susan posted that she was getting her hair extensions done at Great Lengths.

While it's possible that she's just having it done to keep it looking great, it makes me wonder if she may actually do the Johnstown Castle show.

New members for fall (if one is indeed coming) are usually announced within the first 10 days in August. So if there's something coming that will apply at the Johnstown Castle show, the news should be very soon.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on August 02, 2018, 01:07:11 PM
even being PG she is more then able to do the new recording and she won't be able to do the Xmas tour and next spring is out of the question but hopefully she will be a Lisa K and bring her child on tour and not be a stay at home Mom but this is all her choice
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: CWazyTom on August 03, 2018, 12:21:55 AM
It certainly seems like she'll be part of the album and the show. The day she had her extensions done at Great Lengths was the same day as the Celtic Woman photo shoot. If they were bringing in someone to fill in for her for the rest of the year, that probably would have been the time. That suggests she is going to be a part of the Johnstown Castle production and new album!

If that's the case, we may not have any information as far as "what's next" (new member, returning member, etc.) until October.

I can't imagine we'll see any rapid knee lift maneuvers from her (Murphy's Ballroom of Romance) during this special but it's sure going to be special to hear her beautiful voice again. <3
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks
Post by: GlenS on August 12, 2018, 08:26:06 AM
Susan confirms a baby Is due in Nov. and she is taking some time off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYsMqClFP1s

We all wish her Congratulations and know her and Anton will be great mom and dad I know we all hope she will return but that's all up to her. We wish them both the best with that new bundle of Joy
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on August 12, 2018, 11:07:24 AM
A few of us have known this was coming for a while:
- As soon as Anto started signing his Celtic Piper CDs at the start of the Homecoming Tour, just as Mairead Nesbitt had suddenly started marketing her Raining Up CD during the Destiny tour, I knew something was up.
- I suspect that the dress changes during the tour may have, at least in part, because of Sue's changing needs.
- There was a little slip-up in May on social media when one of Sue's relatives let the cat out of the bag early.
- During the last show of the Homecoming tour, there was a note on the set list for Susan:
"Have a great last show. Will miss you so much Susan! Love Fang."
- Sue didn't post anything about the Johnstown Castle show or about recording the new album with Celtic Woman (whether or not she's part of the album, we'll soon know).
- When Celtic Woman performed The Parting Glass with The High Kings as a tribute to David Kavanagh, one of the members of the High Kings asked her on stage if she was ready to share the news.
- She was showing a bit late in the tour, but for a while, in spite of all the other clues, I wasn't sure until more recently. She just kept on looking beautiful.
- Sue and Anto were finding increasingly creative ways to cover up her belly in pictures over the past few months to keep us in suspense.

There were lots of signs this was coming. ;)

When I saw her at the Meet and Greet in spring, I gave her a letter saying everything I wanted to say to her in case I didn't get another chance to say it.  I told her how special a performer I thought she was and that I felt every note she sang.  I wrote that during the hardest time in my life, that she had been my Sky, my Dawn, and my Sun.  I let her know how very lucky I was to be one of her fans.

My favourite Susan McFadden moment came during the Homecoming tour.  Before Celtic Woman, From a Distance was once my favourite song.  To hear one of my favourite singers sing that song that I asked Sue to sing was truly special and is something I'll never forget.

I probably wouldn't be on social media today if it wasn't for Sue.  I was really late getting involved in the public social media scene and one of the main reasons I finally got into it was a cool interaction on Twitter I had with Susan and Anto.

Every Celtic Woman member that has left over the years has taken a piece of my heart with them.  ChloĆ«'s departure was probably the most devastating for me, because I hadn't gone to any shows before she left and I thought I'd missed my last chance to ever see her live.  For Sue, the blow has been softened a bit because I knew it was coming and because I had taken advantage of my opportunities to see her while I had the chance.  I only got to see her 6 times and to meet her twice, but those will always be among the most special shows I will ever see.

With Sue, Mairead, and Eabha, the group found an astonishing harmonic balance.  Their voices blended so well!  Whoever takes over for Sue will have the difficult role in maintaining that balance or establishing a new sound for us all to love.

Sue, thank you for all your lovely music, for your warm presence on stage, and for being so nice to me at the Meet and Greets. Soon you're going to be the Sky, the Dawn, and the Sun for someone opening their eyes on the world for the first time.  As you get ready to welcome that new life, I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart for changing mine.

Congratulations to Susan and Anto!
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: GlenS on August 12, 2018, 03:52:57 PM
Well here is the baby bump
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: VegasDavid on August 13, 2018, 10:47:09 PM
Susan is pregnant! I think this explains why Susan disappeared from the Homecoming tour for several shows near the beginning and was temporarily replaced by Alex Sharpe.  She probably flew to Ireland to see a doctor.

Susan's absence was documented on the the Celtic Woman Homecoming YouTube channel.  They posted a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzuVY1xLKk) about Alex Sharpe on 2018-03-11, and they posted Susan's return announcement video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzGN4hO0e68) on 2018-03-26, 15 days later.

I am glad I got to see her in Las Vegas after she returned.  As a secret bonus, I suppose we had two Byrnes on stage for that show too.   :D

I'm wondering if they will quickly get a replacement singer or if the Johnstown concert will be the first Celtic Woman event with just 2 starring singers in it.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on August 14, 2018, 01:24:22 AM
Susan is pregnant! I think this explains why Susan disappeared from the Homecoming tour for several shows near the beginning and was temporarily replaced by Alex Sharpe.  She probably flew to Ireland to see a doctor.

Susan's absence was documented on the the Celtic Woman Homecoming YouTube channel.  They posted a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzuVY1xLKk) about Alex Sharpe on 2018-03-11, and they posted Susan's return announcement video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzGN4hO0e68) on 2018-03-26, 15 days later.

I am glad I got to see her in Las Vegas after she returned.  As a secret bonus, I suppose we had two Byrnes on stage for that show too.   :D

I'm wondering if they will quickly get a replacement singer or if the Johnstown concert will be the first Celtic Woman event with just 2 starring singers in it.

Susan went home for a bit during the Homecoming tour because her aunt passed away.  :(

Two Byrne's on stage: haha, I like it.

Celtic Woman management has known about this for a long time.  The cast and crew definitely knew by the end of the Homecoming tour and possibly since before the Homecoming tour started.  So if Sue doesn't end up doing the Johnstown Castle show, they've had plenty of time to prepare.

I'm almost 100% sure Celtic Woman already knows who will filling in for Sue.  They're just waiting for the right time to announce it.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: celtic4life on August 14, 2018, 11:15:34 AM
It looks like according to their tour schedule this was filmed back on June 15th. So there was plans to release this at a good time, so we should be hearing soon on if there will he a temporary replacement.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on November 18, 2018, 10:47:23 AM
Brian McFadden posted this morning that Susan's in labour and is having her baby!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqURJm2AdfO/
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on November 19, 2018, 12:47:18 AM
Is she having a baby or running a marathon?

I guess we'll hear more in the morning.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: GlenS on November 19, 2018, 06:46:25 PM
Is she having a baby or running a marathon?

I guess we'll hear more in the morning.

Think she is running a double Marathon. I asked the boys on Twitter for news and got nothing
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on November 19, 2018, 07:11:18 PM
Is she having a baby or running a marathon?

I guess we'll hear more in the morning.

Think she is running a double Marathon. I asked the boys on Twitter for news and got nothing

Haha.

Yeah, I think everyone's respecting her privacy. I'd expect some news either tomorrow or the day after.

I'm sure Sue did fantastic.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on November 22, 2018, 09:49:42 PM
Either that baby wasn't quite ready to let go of Sue (can you blame him/her?) or they've just been keeping us in suspense for quite a while.
Title: Re: not sure but my eyes maybe playing tricks Sue confirms baby due Nov.
Post by: CWazyTom on November 25, 2018, 07:13:00 PM
I can't imagine we'd go a whole week without seeing anything from anyone if she had the baby already.

So I guess either Brian was pulling our leg or maybe they thought the baby was ready but it wasn't quite yet.

It should be really soon, anyways.