Dec Donnelly announces birth of second child and reveals cute name
He kept his wife's pregnancy a secret
Last updated 24th Jul 2022
After choosing to keep their pregnancy out of the spotlight, Geordie TV host Dec Donnelly has delighted his fans this evening (Sunday 24th July), announcing the birth of his second child with his wife Ali Astall.
Taking to social media to share the exciting news, Dec revealed the pair had welcomed a baby boy called Jack Anthony Alphonsus into the world on Saturday 23rd July.
Sharing a snap of his tiny hand, Dec wrote: 'Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light. He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x'. (sic)
Fans and friends of Dec were quick to comment on the post. Love Island host Laura Whitmore wrote: 'Delighted for you both! Congrats ❤️xx'.
TV chef Jamie Oliver added: 'Congratulations to you all xxxxx❤️❤️❤️', with former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt writing: 'Congratulations. Delighted for you all 🤍🤍 love the moffatts xx'.
Strictly star Oti Mabuse added: 'Congratulations 🥳 🔥🙌❤️', with a fan then writing: 'Aw, congrats Dec & family. 🙃'. (sic)
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Baby Jack is Dec and Ali's second child together, the pair, who got married in 2015, welcomed a baby girl called Isla in September 2018.
The happy couple tend to keep both their relationship and family life out of the spotlight, choosing not to reveal they were expanding their family.
Congratulations to Dec and Ali on the birth of their baby boy 👶.