Dec Donnelly and Ali Astall pictured for first time with newborn daughter

She was born on Saturday morning!

Author: Alex RossPublished 6th Sep 2018
Last updated 6th Sep 2018

Lovable Geordie TV presenter Dec Donnelly delighted his fans over the weekend by announcing his wife Ali Astall had given birth to their first child, a healthy baby girl called Isla Elizabeth Anne.

Announcing the couple's happy news on social media, proud dad Dec wrote, 'Ali and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our baby girl, Isla Elizabeth Anne, who was born just after 9 o'clock this morning. Mother and daughter both doing well, Dad is head over heels! D x'

Now, five days after the birth, Dec and Ali have been pictured for the first time with their baby girl, as the couple returned to their home in London today (Thursday 6th September).

Both BEAMING with pride, Dec and Ali looked over the moon as Dec carried baby Isla in her car seat.

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Dec Donnelly and Ali Astall pictured for first time with newborn daughter
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After the birth, Dec's on-screen partner and long-term friend Ant McPartlin shared a message of congratulations to the happy couple, admitting he 'loves' the little girl already.

Taking to Twitter, Ant wrote, 'Welcome to the world baby Isla Elizabeth Anne. ❤️ Can’t wait for cuddles. I love you already!! Uncle Ant xxxxx'.

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The news comes a week after it was revealed that This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby will be replacing Ant on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

In a statement released by ITV, Holly said, "I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure. I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.

"These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit... Honestly, I’m a huge fan of I’m a Celebrity and actually feel like I’ve won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show! When is it a good time to tell Dec I’m scared of everything that moves?!"

It comes after Ant McPartlin made the decision to take a break from all TV duties, to help him focus on his recovery following his drink driving charge earlier this year.

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