He’s enjoying something of a celebratory week, after announcing that he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Melanie Martin on Tuesday.
And Aaron Carter, 32, was spotted stepping out with his partner within hours of sharing the news as they went for a food run near his Lancaster, California, home.
The lovebirds looked relaxed and cheerful as they emerged from quarantine for the outing, for which they were accompanied by their new pet pooch.
Stepping out: Aaron Carter was spotted stepping out with his girlfriend Melanie Martin in Lancaster, California, on Tuesday, hours after announcing that her pregnancy
Expectant mother Melanie looked casually cool for the excursion, donning a black Balenciaga tracksuit, which she teamed with patterned flip-flops.
Wearing her golden locks in a loose ponytail, she accessorised with a pair of stylish sunglasses while cradling the couple’s new four-legged friend.
Meanwhile, Aaron donned a baggy black top with grey sweatpants as he chatted away on his phone while returning home with the couple’s fast food stash.
Relaxed: The lovebirds looked relaxed and cheerful as they emerged from quarantine for the outing, for which they were accompanied by their new pet pooch
Back to black: Expectant mother Melanie looked casually cool for the excursion, donning a black Balenciaga tracksuit
In quarantine: The couple have been in quarantine together amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Good spirits: The pair looked to be in good spirits, weeks after Melanie’s domestic abuse arrest
Tatts: Aaron showed some of his many tattoos as he emerged from his Antelope Valley home
Hours earlier, Aaron revealed his is expecting his first child with girlfriend Melanie, weeks after her arrest for felony domestic abuse.
Making the announcement on Instagram Live, he showed fans what appeared to be a positive pregnancy test, as he said: ‘Obviously I have a baby on the way.
‘I’m going to be a busy father for sure,’ he said, before adding: ‘This is the official announcement. We’re pregnant.
He later shared a shirtless photo of his tattooed body, captioned: ‘Dad bod.’
Hungry: They later returned home with a selection of food, including iced drinks and donuts
Shades: Wearing her golden locks in a loose ponytail, Melanie accessorised with stylish shades
Casual: Aaron donned a baggy black top with grey sweatpants and new Adidas running shoes
The news comes less than a month after Melanie was arrested for felony domestic abuse.
At the time Aaron was open about the fact Melanie had said she was pregnant, but told TMZ he thought she was ‘lying’.
Talking to People magazine about the pregnancy, Carter said he was delighted.
‘This is what we both want,’ he said, admitting the couple had planned the pregnancy. ‘We both were trying for it. I’m just focused on the future and being a dad. I want to be a good dad.
Phone chat: Aaron was seen chatting away on his phone as he held the door open for Melanie
All smiles: The lovebirds were all smiles, hours after announcing they were expecting a baby
Sharing snippets: The lovebirds have been sharing snippets of their romance on social media
Meal: Singer Aaron led the way, as the couple made their way into his home to enjoy their meal
‘I’m focused, my music career has been doing really well, and touring, having my clothing line out, all that stuff I have going for me that isn’t necessarily just music. Family is most important to me.’
Things between Aaron and Melanie got physical on March 29 around 11pm, prompting a visit from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Marks on Aaron’s arms – which he also shared images of online – appeared to have been inflicted by Melanie, so she was taken into custody.
Social media personality Melanie was held in custody for a number of days on a $50,000 bail, according to the site.
Much to celebrate: He’s enjoying something of a celebratory week, after announcing that he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Melanie
It’s positive! Nick revealed the news by showing Melanie’s pregnancy test on Instagram on Tuesday, less than a month after her arrest
Shortly after the incident the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram, a move presumed by fans to imply they had split.
Aaron wrote on Twitter: ‘You don’t have to wait for someone to treat you bad repeatedly.
‘All it takes is once, and if they get away with it that once, if they know they can treat you like that, then it sets the pattern for the future.’
Aaron previously had a volatile relationship with artist Lina Valentina, who he also accused of domestic violence.
‘Dad bod’: Aaron shared a picture of himself shirtless to Instagram after his announcement
Before their blow out fight, former child star Carter and Martin seemed inseparable.
In addition to tattooing her name on his face, the That’s How I Beat Shaq singer showed off a serious ring shopping session on Instagram in February, leading to speculation he was planning to propose.
Aaron’s pregnancy news follows a long period of instability for the Marriage Bootcamp star, who opened up about his mental health struggles in a September episode of The Doctors.
‘The official diagnosis is that I suffer from multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, acute anxiety; I’m manic depressive,’ Carter said on the show. ‘I’m prescribed to Xanax, Seroquel, gabapentin, hydroxyzine, trazodone, omeprazole.’
Pregnancy news: Aaron made the announcement on Instagram Live from his California home
Still making music: As he talked to the camera, his guitars and gold discs could be seen
Then, late last year, two of Aaron’s siblings were granted restraining orders against their brother, claiming they were afraid of him.
Carter was ordered by a judge to give up his guns after his twin sister Angel was granted a one-year domestic violence restraining order.
At the time TMZ claimed Carter began to ‘scream’ at the judge, threatened to leave the proceeding and declared he would just go out of state and buy more firepower.
And the following day a judge also granted his Backstreet Boys star brother Nick Carter, 39, a one year restraining order against Aaron.
Nick had claimed Aaron confessed to thoughts of killing Nick’s pregnant wife and their unborn child.
Making a lasting impression: Aaron has Melanie’s name tattooed on his face above his left eye
Plan to wed? Aaron started speculation when he posted pictures of a ring to social media