Olly Murs gives cute update about baby girl during first show since becoming a dad

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Author: Alex RossPublished 18th Apr 2024

It's been a whirlwind of a week for pop star Olly Murs! Not only is he supporting Take That on their 'This Life On Tour', Olly has become a dad for the first time after his wife Amelia Tank gave birth to a beautiful baby girl!

Just hours after announcing the birth of his daughter Madison to the world, Olly took to the stage at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, where he's supporting good friends Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald.

Gushing about his two-day-old to the crowd, proud Olly said: "What's so amazing about tonight is that it's my first show as a daddy. I'm going to try and not get emotional, but little Madison is doing really well, she's at home with my lovely wife.

"It's a real honour to be here, I wasn't going to leave you guys hanging tonight. I made sure I came to do the gig and then I'll rush home to see the baby tonight."

Going on to speak about his next track, 39-year-old Olly added: "This next song, I actually need some voices with this one. Now I know Madison is only two-days-old, but she's got one hell of a voice already, let me tell you.

"But I need a voice on this next one, are you guys ready to help me sing this next one?"

Olly's appearance in Leeds arrived just hours after he introduced his newborn baby girl to the world, following her birth on Tuesday 16th April.

Sharing the news on social media alongside a cute photo with his wife, Olly told fans: 'Our mini murs has arrived 🩷 Madison we love you so much already x'. (sic)

Olly famous friends were quick to comment on the photo. Emma Willis wrote: 'Congratulations you gorgeous pair ❤️❤️', with Joe Wicks writing: 'Wonderful news ❤️ congratulations guys'. (sic)

Ayda Williams commented: 'Oh wow!!!! Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to give her a cuddle one day 💕💕💕💕💕', whilst Louisa Johnson wrote: '🥺🥺❤️❤️ congratulations to you both xxx'. (sic)

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Pop star Olly Murs and his wife Amelia Tank welcomed their first child into the world in April 2024! The happy couple announced their lovely news on social media, revealing they've chose the name Madison.

After receiving tonnes of messages, Olly shared a video of himself to his Instagram Story, where he thanked fans for their love and support.

He said: "I just wanted to jump on here and say thankyou very much for all of the lovely messages. It's been an incredible few days. Little Madison is here, we are very, very over the moon, and just full of love."

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