DECLAN Donnellyhas welcomed a surprise second baby with his wife Ali Astall.
The presenter took to his Instagram on Sunday to share the wonderful news with his fans.
Dec, 46, shared a snap of the newborn holding his finger and captioned it: "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 tied the knot in 2015 and also have daughter Isla, three.
The couple had not previously announced Ali's second pregnancy, although rumours started to circulate after she failed to accompany her husband to the TV Baftas in May.
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Little Jack's arrival will certainly be a "very welcome ray of light" to Dec, who is grieving the loss of his older brother, Father Dermott Donnelly.
The popular Catholic priest was suddenly taken ill earlier this month and admitted to the University Hospital of North Durham for urgent treatment but sadly passed away aged 55.
Dec dropped everything after being told his brother was "seriously ill" and was seen at the hospital fighting back tears with two priests.
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He and his brother were extremely close, and Dec paid tribute to his sibling on Twitter.
He wrote: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott sadly passed away this afternoon. We are all beyond devastated.
"Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated."
Ant, 46, also paid tribute to Father Dermott, writing: "Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.
"My thoughts, prayers and love are with your wonderful family. The world has lost a special man. X A."
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