Dermot O’Leary and Josie Gibson made a surprise announcement on Friday morning during This Morning, sharing heartwarming baby news with viewers. The popular ITV show hosts interrupted the program with the iconic tune “Baby Love” by The Supremes playing in the background.
Leading the show alongside Sian Welby, Dermot hinted at upcoming segments before Josie, a former Big Brother star, joined in excitement, declaring, “Our This Morning family just grew a little bigger!” Touched by the news, Dermot jokingly said, “I’m not crying, you’re crying!”
The duo revealed the joyful news that their showrunner Ellie and her husband Matt welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Willow Aurelia on October 10th, weighing six pounds seven ounces. Both mother and baby are in good health, with Willow settling in nicely with her older sister.
Expressing pride for her colleague, Josie remarked how thrilled she felt. Dermot suggested bringing the newborn to the studio soon. This heartwarming announcement follows Emma Kenny, a former This Morning star, who recently welcomed her fourth child at age 52 while on a UK theater tour shortly after returning to work post-birth.
Emma shared the arrival of her daughter, Ella-Grey, on Instagram, mentioning the support she received from the Royal Bolton hospital. Emma, who already has three children, faced the bittersweet reality of her mother’s sudden passing just before giving birth, acknowledging that her babies won’t get to know their grandparents.
The TV personality, who had managed to keep her pregnancy discreet until the last moment, humorously shared a post at nine months pregnant, hinting at possibly going into labor on stage. She plans to resume work soon and embark on various adventures with her growing family.
Emma’s journey parallels her previous pregnancies, including the surprise arrival of her third child, Etta-Blue, in 2023. The showbiz world continues to be filled with joy as new additions and heartwarming stories unfold.