Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas welcome first child and reveal cute name

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Author: Alex RossPublished 12th Mar 2020
Last updated 12th Mar 2020

Congratulations are in order for Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh, as the happy couple have welcomed their first child into the world.

Former TOWIE star Lucy and former Coronation Street actor Ryan announced their happy news on Instagram tonight, revealing they have welcomed a healthy baby boy called Roman Ravello Thomas.

Lucy and Ryan's celebrity friends were quick to comment, Catherine Tyldesley wrote, '😍😍😍😍😍 Congratulations guys . Big love xxxxx', with Stacey Solomon adding, 'Super mumma 💛'.

Love Island star Olivia Attwood then added, 'Beautiful name. Congratulations guys 💙💙💙💙💙'. (sic)

In early February, Celebrity Big Brother winner Ryan shared the most adorable photo showcasing Lucy's bump, writing, 'See ya soon mate ❤️👶🏽', however, it appears baby Thomas was too snug in Lucy's tummy, with the model revealing to fans in early March that she was now overdue.

Lucy first announced she was pregnant back in August 2019, sharing a sweet snap of her and Ryan holding up a baby grow while she cradled her baby bump. Alongside the photo, she wrote, 'Best birthday present I’ve ever had 👶🤰 love you @ryanthomas84 ❤️'. sic

The couple, who first started dating in 2017 after meeting on reality show Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, announced their engagement in June 2019, when Ryan popped the question on a romantic getaway to the Italian resort of Positano.

Lucy confirmed the happy news on Instagram, sharing a photo of her and Ryan with her engagement ring on full display alongside a caption which read, 'I said YES 💍❤️ @ryanthomas84'. sic

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Fiona Wade and Simon Cotton

Emmerdale stars Fiona Wade and Simon Cotton delighted fans this year when they announced they have plans to get married. Sharing the news in January, Fiona wrote, 'Sharing a romantic photo of herself with her new fiancé, Fiona wrote, 'Two days ago this beautiful man asked me to be his wife. There has never been an easier answer to a question.... Yes! 💍❤️. sic


The actors married later in the year.

James McVey and Kirstie Brittain

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Former Disney star Hilary Duff announced her engagement to producer boyfriend Matthew Koma in May! Hilary showed off her amazing ring by sharing a cute photo of the happy couple on Instagram. She wrote, 'He asked me to be his wife♥️'. sic

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez

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Hayley Tamaddon

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The pair showed no signs of slowing down either, just a few months later in June, Chris and Katherine got married.

Although the couple's new arrival is Lucy's first born, Ryan is already a dad to his 11-year-old daughter Scarlett, whom he shares with his ex-girlfirned, Tina O'Brien.

Congratulations to Lucy and Ryan on the birth of their newborn son. 👶

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