Dermot O’Leary has become a dad, welcoming his first child with wife Dee Koppang.
After a “rocky” road to having children, the happy couple were “delighted” to announce they had become proud parents to a little baby boy.
Dermot, 46, revealed the baby – whose name has yet to be announced – was born on Tuesday, with the new parents spending the last week “enjoying the cuddles” at home.
Announcing the news over Instagram, Dermot said: “Welcome to the world baby Koppang O’Leary… We’re delighted to announce that we’ve had a baby!
“A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz.
“Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble… cats yet to be 100% convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x.”
Dermot O’Leary and Dee Koppang O’Leary welcomed their first child together (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Their celebrity pals were quick to shower the proud parents with words of congratulations, thrilled to watch their family grow.
BBC’s Naga Munchetty wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS!!!”
While model Daisy Lowe added: “Congratulations!!! Sending allll the love.”
Dermot shared a photo of a sweet baby onesie to announce the news (Image: Dermot O’Leary/Instagram)
Beloved X Factor star Dermot first announced Dee was expecting back in February, after eight years of marriage.
He said: “Koppang O’Leary productions presents ‘new arrival’ coming soon.”
Before adding: “We’re pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little Koppang O’Leary…”
Dermot and Dee tied the knot back in 2012, after a romantic NYC engagement (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Old Vic)
Dee later revealed their journey to parenthood had been a “rocky” one, thanking their friends for their show of support as they shared the happy news.
She said: “Just wanted to say thank you so so much for all the lovely messages about our news…
“It’s been a rocky road to get here, so I wanted to send lots of love to any of you who are on that journey.
“Hang on in there. Sending love.”
The sweethearts first met at a TV production company, with Dermot falling head over heels for producer and director Dee.
Dermot later popped the question during a romantic trip to New York, with the two tying the knot in an intimate ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Chiddingstone.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
