TOWIE's Lydia Bright announces traditional name for baby girl
She welcomed her daughter last month!
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright welcomed her first child into the world last month, and now the reality star has revealed her baby girl's adorable name!
Lydia, who announced she was pregnant back in August 2019, shared a super cute photo of her newborn daughter's hand on Instagram back in February, writing, 'My darling girl has arrived. I am so overwhelmed with love, she is absolutely perfect.' (sic)
Now, in an interview with Hello! Magazine, Lydia has introduced her daughter to the world, revealing she's decided to call her Loretta Rose.
She wrote, 'You have my whole heart, for my whole life Loretta Rose 💕'. (sic)
Lydia's celebrity friends were quick to comment on the cute photo, Danielle Armstrong wrote, 'Oh she’s beautiful 💗 so happy for you darling xxx', with Ferne McCann adding, 'Loretta 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 gorgeous can’t wait for snuggles she’s beautiful'. (sic)
Kate Ferdinand wrote, 'Absolutely beautiful x', with Billie Faiers writing, 'Absolutely Beautiful darling 💗💗 lots of love to you all xxx'. (sic)
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in 2020, including Lydia's best friend Lucy Mecklenburgh:
Ashanti and Nelly
After rekindling their romance, American singers Ashanti and Nelly are now expecting their first child together. The couple confirmed the news in April 2024.
Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson
MAFS Australia couple Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson announced in February 2024 that they are expecting their second child together! The couple welcomed their son Ollie in 2020. Cam and Jules' second baby is due in July 2024.
Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French
Disney star and American actress Ashley Tisdale announced in March she's expecting her second child with husband Christopher French. The pair welcomed a daughter called Jupiter Iris French in March 2021.
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele and her husband Zandy Reich announced in March they are expecting their second child together. Lea posted the most stunning photo of her bump to social media, writing: 'Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed. 💛'. (sic)
Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan
After announcing they were engaged in May 2023, Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago and her partner, TikTok star Jesse Sullivan, confirmed they were expecting twins!
Megan McKenna and Oliver Burke
Reality TV star and singer Megan McKenna announced she's pregnant with her first child with her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke. The pair revealed their lovely news on social media at the beginning of April.
Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso
Henry Cavill and his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are expecting their first baby together, with the actor revealing the exciting news at the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare premiere in April, admitting he's very excited.
Adwoa Aboah and Daniel Wheatley
Adwoa Aboah has announced she is expecting a child with her partner Daniel Wheatley. The Top Boy actress took to social media to share some photos of her baby bump before appearing on the red carpet at the Met Gala.
Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett
Reality stars Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett announced in May they were expecting their second child together. Following a tragic miscarriage last year, Georgia and Tommy confirmed on social media they are expecting a rainbow baby in December.
Jorgie Porter and Ollie Piotrowski
Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and her fiancé Ollie Piotrowski announced at the end of May that they are expecting their second child together! Sharing a cute video including a baby scan, Jorgie told fans on Instagram: 'We've been keeping a little secret 👀'. The pair are already parents to their son Forest.
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Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy
Former Hollyoaks stars Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy announced in June they are expecting their second child together! The pair, who got married in 2022, are already parents to Asa, who they welcomed in 2021.
Jenna Coleman
Actress Jenna Coleman announced in June she's expecting her first child with her partner Jamie Childs, showing off her stunning bump at the opening of a new exhibition called 'Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection Inspired by Duchess Deborah', at Chatsworth House.
Georgia Bell
Gogglebox star Georgia Bell announced in June she was expecting her second child with her boyfriend Josh Newby. Sharing the news on Instagram, Georgia wrote: 'One more to adore…🤍 Baby Newby #2 Nov 24✨'. (sic)
Joanne Froggatt
Actress Joanne Froggatt, known for roles in the likes of Downtown Abbey, Liar and Breathtaking, announced in June she's expecting her first child! The 43-year-old proudly showed off her bump as she walked the red carpet at the Into Film Awards in London.
Lydia first announced she was pregnant back in August last year, following a split from her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronon.
Speaking at the time, the reality TV star told fans, 'It's not the ideal situation. I waited quite a long time to try for a baby, waited until I thought it was perfect. I've always wanted the fairytale. And it's obviously not worked out exactly how I wanted.
'I'm not closing the door on it completely, but I feel like I just keep getting knocked back. I can't beg somebody to be with me, and I can't beg somebody to love me.'
In September 2019, Lydia threw a gender reveal party where she found out she was expecting a baby girl, with all of her closest friends and family in attendance.
Meanwhile, Lydia's best friend and former co-star, Lucy Mecklenburgh, is also due any moment now, after revealing she's expecting her first child with her fiancé, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas.
Congratulations to Lydia on the birth of her baby girl! 👶