Robbie and Ayda Williams announce birth of third child and reveal unusual name
They welcomed their third child via a surrogate!
Author: Alex RossPublished 7th Sep 2018 Last updated 7th Sep 2018
New judges of The X Factor, Robbie Williams and Ayda Williams, have today shocked fans by announcing they've welcomed a new arrival into the world, a baby girl called Collete (Coco) Josephine Williams.
Ayda confirmed the couple's happy news on Instagram, confirming their new daughter arrived via a surrogate mother. Sharing a super cute picture, Ayda wrote, 'I spy with my little eye an extra little hand 👀 So we have been keeping a very special secret! We are delighted to share with you that we have had a baby girl….welcome to the world Colette (Coco) Josephine Williams!! 💕💕 It has been a very long and difficult path to get here, which is why we have kept it on the down low. Family comes in all forms, and this little lady, who is biologically ours, was carried by an incredible surrogate mother, to whom we will be eternally grateful. We are over the moon to have this beautiful baby girl in our lives and so blessed that we live in a world which makes this possible. As with Teddy and Charlie, we ask that you respect Coco’s privacy and allow us to grow into our new team of 5! #TeamWilliams.' sic
Fans and friends of Ayda and Robbie Williams were quick to comment on the photo, Giovanna Fletcher, who recently gave birth to her third child, wrote, 'Amazing news, congratulations'.
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Christine and Frank Lampard
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Josie Gibson
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Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews
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Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
Former Disney star Hilary Duff announced that she'd given birth to a baby girl with her boyfriend Matthew Koma, who she's been in a relationship with since January 2017. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, 'Banks Violet Bair❤️ this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic ✨' sic
Jennie McAlpine and Chris Farr
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine welcomed her second child into the world in October, a baby girl called Hilda.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West welcomed their third child via a surrogate in January. The couple later confirmed they've called her Chicago West.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a baby boy at 11.01am on Monday 23rd April. They decided to call him Prince Louis.
Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy
Footballer Peter Crouch and model Abbey Clancy welcomed their third child into the world in January, a baby boy called Johnny.
Natasha Bedingfield
'Unwritten' singer Natasha Bedingfield welcomed her first child into the world in January.
Ore and Portia Oduba
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba and his wife Portia welcomed their first child, a baby boy called Roman.
Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey
Former Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle became a dad for the first time when his girlfriend Emma McVey welcomed a baby boy called Chester Raymond in January.
Danny and Georgia Jones
McFly star Danny Jones and his wife Georgia welcomed their first child, a baby boy called Cooper Alf in January.
Heidi Range and Alex Patakis
Former Sugababes singer Heidi Range and her husband Alex Partakis welcomed a baby girl into the world called Aurelia Honey Partakis.
Aston Merrygold and Sarah Richards
Former JLS singer and 2017 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Aston Merrygold and his partner Sarah Richards welcomed a baby boy called Grayson Jax.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
After keeping her pregnancy a 'secret' for nine months, Kylie Jenner revealed she welcomed a baby girl called Stormi with her boyfriend Travis Scott on 1st February.
Coleen and Wayne Rooney
After a turbulent 2017, Coleen and Wayne Rooney welcomed their fourth child in February, a baby boy called Cass Mac.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo welcomed their second child into the world in February 2018. The couple welcomed a baby girl called Gio Grace.
Robin Thicke and April Love Geary
'Blurred Lines' singer Robin Thicke and his girlfriend April Love Geary welcomed a baby girl called Mia into the world in February.
Zoe and Brendan Cole
Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole and his wife Zoe welcomed a baby boy in March.
Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas
Singer Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas welcomed a baby boy into the world in April, calling him Xander Robert Selwyn Levitas.
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian welcomed her first child with her boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The couple called their daughter True Thompson.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their second child together on the 17th May. Chrissy later revealed the baby's name was Miles Theodore Stephens.
Adam and Caroline Thomas
Former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas and his wife Caroline welcomed their second child into the world in May, a baby girl!
Cher Lloyd
Former** X Factor** star Cher Lloyd welcomed a baby girl called Delilah-Rae with her husband Craig Monk in May.
Zara and Mike Tindall welcomed their second daughter into the world in May.
The news was released in a statement by Buckingham Palace, it read, 'Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz.
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty welcomed their second child in June, a baby boy called James Patrick Kielty.
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne
EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa welcomed her second daughter into the world with her husband Dan Osborne. The couple decided to call her Mia.
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black announced the birth of their first child with some very cute photos. The baby was named Robbie Ray Black-Daley. Robert is the name of Tom's late dad and also his middle name.
Joe Wicks and his girlfriend Rosie Jones announced their pregnancy in May 2018, and she gave birth to their daughter two months later on 29th July.
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
Newlyweds Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews welcomed a baby boy into the world on September 5th.
Robbie and Ayda Williams
After keeping the pregnancy a secret, Robbie and Ayda welcomed a baby girl called Collete (Coco) Josephine Williams, via a surrogate in September.
Christine and Frank Lampard
TV presenter Christine Lampard and her husband, former England footballer Frank Lampard, welcomed their first child together in September. The pair welcomed a baby girl into the world called Patricia Charlotte Lampard.
Josie Gibson
Former Big Brother winner Josie Gibson welcomed a baby boy called Reggie-James in September. Her waters broke at her baby shower!
Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa
American actress Kate Hudson and her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa welcomed a baby girl into the world in October. The couple decided to call her Rani Rose Hudson.
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews
Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews welcomed a baby boy into the world on Monday 15th October, the same day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed they were expecting.
Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
Former Disney star Hilary Duff announced that she'd given birth to a baby girl with her boyfriend Matthew Koma, who she's been in a relationship with since January 2017. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, 'Banks Violet Bair❤️ this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic ✨' sic
Jennie McAlpine and Chris Farr
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine welcomed her second child into the world in October, a baby girl called Hilda.
Baby Collete is Ayda and Robbie's third child together, the couple also share five-year old daughter Theodora Rose and three-year-old son Charlton Valentine.
With the first shows of the series kicking off last weekend, viewers were quick to praise the husband and wife duo as they sat alongside One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson and music mogul Simon Cowell.
You can watch Robbie and Ayda on The X Factor on Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.