My baby's ultrascan looks like Michael Jackson, says Burnley woman

The 18-year-old said she was amazed when she saw the King of Pop’s image staring back at her.

Abbie, who is expecting her first child, said: “The likeness is amazing. At first I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

“I didn’t notice it at first as I was so excited about seeing my baby.

“It wasn't until later when I was at home and just gazing at the scan picture that I saw Michael Jack-son.”

Abbie, a carer from Burnley, went to show her boyfriend Daniel Pate, 23, who immediately recognised the 50-year-old singer.

“The image looks like Michael from his Thriller days.

“You can clearly see his curly hair, profile and even his white glove,” said Abbie.

Abbie, who is 17 weeks’ pregnant, said she was a huge fan of the singing sensation and had most of his albums.

“As a child I loved watching him and was always singing his songs. I thought he was a great performer.

“I grew up listening to Michael Jackson’s music. My mum was a really big fan, so his songs were always playing in the house.

“I bet a know most of them off by heart.”

Abbie added: “It would have been great to see him perform again, but sadly it was not meant to be.

“I watched the tributes to him on the TV and found it very moving. Seeing his children there was very sad and I cried all the way through it.

“Michael Jackson was a great entertainer – the best I‘d ever seen.”

And, in a bizarre twist, on the day Michael Jackson died, Abbie discovered she was pregnant.

“I remember crying when I heard he had died, but then I found out I was pregnant so then I was really happy,” she said.

Abbie and chef Daniel have decided to name their unborn baby Michael if it is a boy – in honour of the Smooth Criminal singer.

“We have always liked the name Michael and our friends and family have all said that’s what we should call the baby if it’s a boy.

"So we’ve decided on the boy’s name – in his honour.”