Dec Donnelly posts adorable tweet for his last anniversary before having a baby

His and Ali Astall's baby is due next month

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 2nd Aug 2018
Last updated 2nd Aug 2018

Declan Donnelly utterly delighted his fans when he revealed that he and his wife Ali Astall were expecting their first baby together. The couple, who married in 2015 after she worked as his manager for years, announced that they were expecting a baby on Instagram back in March of this year.

Although Dec and Ali chose not to reveal the gender of their baby or when it is due, he wrote a message thanking their fans for their messages of support, writing, 'Just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely messages. The news has sneaked out a little earlier than we had hoped but Ali and I are delighted to be expecting our first child. Thanks for all the love, we really appreciate it.'

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Dec Donnelly posts adorable tweet for his last anniversary before having a baby
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Since announcing their news, Ali and Dec have been seen out together plenty of times - from the British Academy Television Awards in May to the Royal Ascot in June, as well as Wimbledon in July.

Last night (1st August), they took a trip out to the theatre to celebrate their third anniversary by going to see a production of 'A Monster Calls' at the Old Vic theatre in South London. Dec took to Twitter to first thank fans for their messages, writing, 'Thanks for the anniversary wishes to me and Mrs D, much appreciated.'

However, it was his second tweet that melted hearts, as he made reference to his unborn child, writing, 'Anniversary night was a trip to the @oldvictheatre to see “A Monsrer Calls”. Simply brilliant. Fantastic cast, inventive staging and the music is incredible. Even bump enjoyed it (we think that was clapping going on in there!).' sic

Fans replied to the lovely tweet, with one writing, 'My heart just fluttered at the mention of Bump clapping! Baby Donnelly is going to be so adorable having you and Ali as parents,' as another added, 'Aww happy anniversary, not long now till 2 becomes 3!'

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Although neither Ali nor Dec have confirmed when their baby is due, reports suggest they could be welcoming their little bundle of joy next month!