Big Brother's Brian Dowling announces birth of "beautiful" daughter

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Big Brother star Brian Dowling has welcomed his first child into the world and revealed the name chosen for the new arrival.

In an Instagram post shared this week, Dowling shared an adorable image of him and his husband Arthur Gourounlian holding their newborn baby in the hospital. "Please be upstanding for the arrival of our BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian," read the caption.

A post shared by Brian Dowling Gourounlian (@bprdowling)Related: Big Brother's Davina addresses possible return"Blake was delivered safely on Thursday, September 1 at 14:52pm weighing 7lb 4ozs.

We @gourounlian are ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY IN LOVE with her and can't believe she's here and is ours. "The couple, who welcomed their new baby daughter via surrogate, used the post to thank everyone who helped them on their journey to becoming parents. "None of this would have been possible without our donor, a woman we have never met or even seen a picture of but has given us the GIFT OF LIFE. "Dowling's sister Aoife, who acted as surrogate for the new dads, received special thanks in the caption. "Now, where do we even start with you @effidy_dowling_ you are a SAINT to us and we will FOREVER be GRATEFUL to you for the REST OF OUR LIVES.