Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt welcome first child together
They met on Dancing On Ice in 2020
Last updated 4th Feb 2021
It was certainly love at first sight for former footballer Kevin Kilbane and pro ice-skater Brianne Delcourt when they were partnered on the 2020 series of Dancing On Ice! After announcing their relationship just weeks after meeting, Kevin then proposed to Brianne and then the pair announced they were expecting their first child together.
Well, skip forward a few months and Brianne has now given birth to a beautiful baby girl!
The professional dancer, who is already a mum to four-year-old Gracie Isabella, announced the couple's lovely news on social media, confirming she gave birth at 8.30am on Wednesday 3rd February.
Sharing the most adorable photo of her daughter's tiny hand, Brianne wrote, 'Olivia Mai ~ 💓Born at 8:30am, February 3rd 2021. Weighing 6’11. We love you so much and Gracie has never been more excited to get a baby sister and bestie for life. @kdkilbane77'. (sic)
Sharing the same cute snap, Kevin told his own followers, 'Welcome into the world Olivia Mai Kilbane! Born this morning 8.30am (1.30pm Irish time) Weighing 6lbs 11oz. My wife @brianne_tv is just incredible... I couldn’t adore them both any more..💕 ❤️'. (sic)
Fans and friends of the couple were quick to congratulate Brianne and Kevin on the birth of their daughter.
Actress Hayley Tamaddon wrote, 'Oh how amazing! Congratulations to both of you!❤️❤️❤️', with Denise van Outen writing, 'Congratulations ❤️'.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire's Tanya Bardsley then wrote, 'O my goodness 😍❤️👏🏼 congratulation beautiful 😍❤️🌟🙏'. (sic)
Check out which other couples found love on Dancing On Ice:
Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt: Engaged
After meeting on the 2020 series, former footballer Kevin Kilbane and Canadian skater Brianne Delcourt confirmed they were dating in January, before Kevin popped the question in early February.
Although the pair had only known each other for three months, Kevin moved in with Brianne and her three-year-old daughter and the pair got married in 2020.
In February 2021, Kevin and Brianne welcomed their first child together, a baby girl called Olivia Mae. The couple then announced they were expecting their second child in November 2021, with Brianna giving birth in 2022.
Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon: Married
Coronation Street actress Samia Ghadie fell in love with French skater Sylvain Longchambon when she appeared on the show in 2013.
Samia and Sylvain went on to welcome a baby boy called Yves in 2015, before getting married one year later in 2016. Samia often supports her husband during the show!
Jennifer Metcalfe and Sylvain Longchambon: Split
Before settling down with Samia, Sylvain also dated Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, with the pair dating for two years after meeting on the show.
David Seaman and Frankie Poultney: Married
After former England goalkeeper David Seaman appeared on Dancing On Ice back in 2008, he was partner with ice-skater Frankie Poultney and the rest is history!
David went on to propose to Frankie back in 2013, with the couple getting married two years later in 2015. They are still together to this day and often attend events together.
Christopher Dean and Karen Barber: Dating
Although they are not contestants, ice-skating legend Christopher Dean is in a relationship with Dancing On Ice coach Karen Barber.
After splitting from his ex-wife Jill Trenary in 2010, Christopher went on to date Karen in 2011, and the pair are happier than ever!
Brianne Delcourt and Matt Lapinskas: Split
Before finding 'the one' in Kevin Kilbane, Brianne also found love on the ice rink with former EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas.
Brianne also briefly dated contestants Sam Attwater and Danny Young.
Despite dating in 2014, Brianne dumped the actor after he reportedly cheated on her with two other women.
After meeting on Dancing On Ice back in January 2020, the pair moved in together and Kevin popped the question in February, the night he was eliminated from the show.
After getting married in a secret ceremony last year, the smitten pair then announced they were expecting their first child together in September 2020.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, Brianne said, "Yes – we got married and I’m five months pregnant. "
Kevin then added, “I actually couldn’t be happier to be married and to have a baby on the way.”
Congratulations to Brianne and Kevin on the birth of their beautiful baby girl. 👶
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