Lorraine Kelly shares news she's now a 'granny' as daughter gives birth
Her daughter Rosie has welcomed a baby girl!
Last updated 2nd Sep 2024
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has shared some lovely news with fans, revealing she's become a grandmother for the first time, with her daughter Rosie Smith giving birth to a healthy baby girl.
Taking to Instagram to share the exciting news, Lorraine, who appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside Rosie, told fans: 'I have been BURSTING to share this wonderful news with you! Baby Billie is an angel and I’m so proud of @rosiekellysmith and @stevewhite94 who will be the best parents. I’m delighted to be Granny Smith and can’t wait to go on adventures. #love #joy #happiness #family'. (sic)
Lorraine's daughter Rosie was the first to share her lovely news. She told her followers: 'Baby Billie Kelly Smith-White is here 💕 29-08-2024
'It feels like she’s been here the whole time and we’re not quite sure what the point of anything was before.
'I’d heard how amazing midwives are but they are genuinely walking angels - she’s been welcomed into the world with so much love already 💫'. (sic)
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Lorraine revealed the news she was going to be a granny back in April this year, telling fans on Instagram: 'THE most exciting thing to have ever happened in our family! Cannot wait to be a granny and so proud of Rosie and her Steve. It’s the best news EVER! Posted @withregram • @rosiekellysmith We could not be more excited - you’re already so loved little one 💕'. (sic)
Lorraine and her husband Steve welcomed their daughter Rosie into the world back in 1994, and the pair have had a very close relationship since.
Speaking previously about their close bond to Weekend Magazine, 64-year-old Lorraine said: "We talk about everything under the sun.
"I'm her mum, though, I'd never say I was her best friend because she's got her friends already. I'd love to think she tells me everything but she doesn't."
Congratulations to Rosie and her boyfriend Steve on the birth of their baby girl.
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