Jessica Simpson fuels baby rumours with fuller figure

Jessica Simpson has fuelled reports she's pregnant with her first child after failing to hide what appeared to be a baby bump as she arrived at Los Angeles International Airport.

The singer first sparked rumours she is to become a mother when she refused to toast fiance Eric Johnson's 32nd birthday with champagne at a party last month (Sep11), but she has refused to discuss the rumours.

Simpson did little to dispel the reports on Tuesday (11Oct11) when she was snapped upon her return to Los Angeles from a trip to her native Texas wearing a baggy black sweater and holding a large handbag close to her body, seemingly attempting to cover up her bulging stomach.

Simpson and Johnson announced their engagement last November (10), although the blonde beauty recently admitted they were in no rush to wed.

She said, "We're enjoying our commitment to each other. We want to take our time... We might elope if it gets to that point."

Simpson is reportedly due to give birth in the spring (12).