Dec Donnelly announces birth of baby boy
25 July 2022, 08:10 | Updated: 25 July 2022, 08:20
Declan Donnelly described his son as a 'little ray of light' coming just weeks after his brother's death.
Dec Donnelly has shared the wonderful news that he and his wife Ali Astall have welcomed their second child.
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Sharing a photo of the little tot's hand to Twitter, 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".
Dec and Ali got married in 2015, and welcomed their first child Isla in 2018.
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 pic.twitter.com/rfszcKn6fd
— antanddec (@antanddec) July 24, 2022
A number of famous faces rushed to offer their congratulations, with chef Jamie Oliver writing: "Congratulations to you all xxxxx".
Presenter Cat Deeley, who worked with Ant and Dec on SMTV in the 90s, added: "That is wonderful news ! Congratulations …. Sending love."
The birth comes just weeks after the death of his older brother Father Dermott, who passed away after a short illness earlier this year.
Father Dermott, a Catholic Priest, conducted his brother's wedding ceremony to Ali, and he was best know for his work with young people and youth ministry.
