Declan Donnelly announces birth of baby boy with partner Ali Astall

READ MORE: Maisie Smith stuns in bikini snaps as she enjoys holiday after saying goodbye to Strictly cast The announcement made on the BBC this morning also revealed that audiences will be returning to the studio, with the launch show revealed on September 7. Will said: "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about.

Love Island 2022 winners Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu were clear winners after released figures have shown that they were top of the public’s vote by a huge landslide.The series finale aired on 1 August and saw host Laura Whitmore present the show.She welcomed fourth place runners up Tasha and Andrew, third place couple Dami and Indiyah, second place’s Luca and Gemma and winners Davide and Ekin-Su onto the stage one by one.READ MORE: Love Island's Antigoni opens up about bond with Jacques O'Neill, who 'she loves'Whitmore sat down and discussed their Love Island journeys with them and rolled videotapes from their final evening in the villa.As the winners were announced in reverse order, audiences became tense in anticipation as Luca and Gemma and Davide and Ekin-Su stood before the cameras, waiting to hear their names called out.Eventually the latter were crowned the 2022 champions and fans were clearly delighted by the result, with social media erupting with joy as they hugged each other in disbelief.However, audiences may not have been surprised as support for the couple throughout the past eight weeks has been immense.They have soared through and provided the series with most of the drama, meaning that fans voted for them every time and left them wanting more.Despite the islanders voting them the least compatible couple, Ekin-Su and Davide were kept in the villa by eager viewers who were desperate to see more spats, antics and their relationship blossom.According to the results data from the final vote released by ITV, the winners secured a huge 63.69 percent of the public’s choice.The couples that placed after them all received a notably small portion of the vote, with Luca and Gemma receiving 14.47

Love Island fans have been waiting eight weeks to find out who will be crowned the winning couple. Reality show. On June 6 glamorous singles arrived in a Mallorca villa to find love under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have had the power to decide who stays and who goes.

Kate Beckinsale looked nothing close to her 49 years as she poured her toned figure into a pair of teeny black briefs and a crop top.The actress, who just rang in the penultimate birthday before she hits half a century, looked incredible in a white cropped Clash t-shirt which barely reached her belly.She stripped down to her underwear for a sultry snap to show off her muscular thighs and toned tummy, and finished off the eye-popping look with a knee-high pair of black PVC boots. READ NEXT: Kerry Katona parades killer curves in racy lingerie set after latest boob job Piling her caramel locks up into an artfully messy bun, Kate opted for gold hooped earrings and minimal make-up as she stood on the back of a creamy white couch, looking above the camera with her lips slightly apart.She gathered her pet feline up into one arm to cover her modesty as huge gold balloons spelled out Kate behind her, helping herself to a pickled onion Monster Munch crisp.Kate’s pal Gabriella, meanwhile, lounged on the couch in strappy heeled sandals, a metallic gold hue to match her black-and-gold slip dress slit to the thigh.

Declan Donnelly has paid an emotional tribute to his brother, as he admitted that his family still “can’t believe he’s gone”. The TV favourite’s older brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, sadly died in hospital earlier this month after falling seriously ill. The much loved Father, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church was laid to rest on Friday, as hundreds of mourners gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle to say their final goodbyes, with more than 2,000 people also watching Fr Dermott’s Requiem Mass via a livestream.

Declan Donnelly has paid a heartbreaking tribute at the funeral of his late brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 55.DISCOVER: Declan Donnelly's stylish £5m family home is full of personal tributesIn emotional words, the I'm a Celebrity host said: "We can't believe he's gone, we still can't understand why he's gone - but we trust God took him because his talents were needed elsewhere. We as a family will miss him immeasurably." The TV star added that he felt the world was a "worse place" now that his brother had passed.WATCH: Declan Donnelly shares framed photo taken inside Buckingham PalaceHe also shared some sweet family memories of growing up with Dermott as a brother, saying: "Dermott and I, being the youngest boys, were confined to the bottom bunks, and on the occasions when my five or six-year-old overactive imagination created monsters under the bed, I would run out of bed, jump into Dermott's bunk and he would calm me down in the middle of the night with stories he invented."MORE: Is this why Ant McPartlin moved away from Declan Donnelly?READ: Why Declan Donnelly's son's birth is doubly bittersweetHe also went on to praise his brother's "fantastic sense of humour and fantastic sense of adventure" and ability to fundraise, joking: "You name it, Dermott monetised it."Dec's TV co-host, Ant McPartlin also had kind words for Dermott, and in a tribute, he wrote: "Father Dermott you were the kindest, wisest man I knew.

Declan Donnelly laid his brother to rest today after his tragic death earlier this month.

Declan Donnelly was overcome with emotion as he paid tribute to his brother at his funeral.The Britain's Got Talent host, 46, broke down in tears as he opened up about the memories he shared with Father Dermott Donnelly in front of mourners at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29).Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died aged 55 earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.READ MORE: Emotional Ant McPartlin supports pal Declan Donnelly at brother Dermott's funeralHis body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.Speaking in front of the church, Declan said: "Unfortunately, today the world is now a slightly worse place because Dermott is no onger with us.He still had so much more he wanted to do."We can't believe he's gone. We can't understand why he's gone.

Ant McPartlin has showed his support to pal Declan Donnelly at his brother's funeral. The Britain's Got Talent hosts arrived for a requiem mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29) held for Father Dermott Donnelly.The Geordie duo both both donned black suits, white shirts and black ties.READ MORE: Grieving Declan Donnelly likes heartwarming quote about loss after brother's deathFather Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.His body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.The service was held at the church where Declan, 46, married Ali Astall in 2015, officiated by his brother DermottIn a heartbreaking tribute to his beloved brother following his death, the TV star said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.

Declan Donnelly was supported by his best friend and TV co-star Ant McPartlin at the funeral for his late brother, Father Dermot Donnelly.Donnelly was amongst the mourners carrying the coffin of his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly into St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle for a Requiem Mass.McPartlin was also pictured ahead of the service, which took place on Friday, alongside his wife Ann-Marie Corbett.The pair were both snapped looking sombre as they paid their final respects to Donnelly’s older brother.Catholic priest, Fr Donnelly, died aged 55 after he suffered a sudden serious illness.His death was announced on July 8 by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who said in a statement that the priest had ‘died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.’The Bishop said the news has ‘come as a great shock to all of us’, adding: ‘Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.’His devastated brother later confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: ‘I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.‘We are all beyond devastated.

Declan Donnelly has laid his brother Dermott to rest after he passed away suddenly earlier this month. Dermott, who was a Catholic priest, died aged 55 on 8 July, after he was reported to have been taken to hospital after falling seriously ill following a collapse.

A grieving Declan Donnelly was spotted preparing to say his final goodbye to his late brother Father Dermott, carrying the Catholic priest’s coffin into church.The TV star was joined by his family and friends at the Catholic Mass service on Thursday morning, after he died suddenly last week after suffering a serious illness.Donnelly looked sombre he paid his final respects wearing a black suit, outside the church in Newcastle, ahead of the funeral on Friday.The Britain’s Got Talent host, along with Fr Dermott’s other family members, were with him when he died ‘peacefully’ in hospital after he collapsed at home.Fr Dermott’s death was announced on July 8 by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who said in a statement that the priest had ‘died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.’The Bishop said the news has ‘come as a great shock to all of us’, adding: ‘Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.’His devastated brother confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday, writing: ‘I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.‘We are all beyond devastated.

Declan Donnelly was pictured carrying his brother's coffin into church on Thursday evening ahead of his brother’s funeral.The TV star was pictured surrounded by relatives as he walked inside St Michael’s, RC Church in his hometown of Newcastle at 7pm.The body of his older brother, Father Dermott, was being received the night before the funeral, following his death earlier this month at the age of just 55.READ NEXT: Dermott Donnelly's heartbreaking final moments as Declan rushes to be by brother's sideThe TV star is said to have raced to his brother's side after he fell seriously ill and was rushed to University Hospital of North Durham on Wednesday with a suspected bleed on the brain after he collapsed.Declan, who recently welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall, was dressed all in black wearing a T-shirt with a blazer and matching trousers.The presenter was seen looking deep in thought as he rested his hand on his chin and looked down at the ground.Dec, 46, paid tribute to his beloved brother and said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon. We are all beyond devastated.

Laura Whitmore recently posted a rare photograph of her baby daughter Stevie Ré as the pair continued to enjoy a sun-soaked holiday together. The Love Island host, 37, whose BBC Radio 5 Live replacement was recently unveiled, took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of her daughter's feet as she showed off her tan lines.

Declan Donnelly recently announced the happy news that he and wife Ali Astall have welcomed a baby boy, and he revealed his sweet name. The TV presenter, 46, and Ali, 43, have given their second child a meaningful name, which includes a nod to Dec's late father as well as his best pal Ant McPartlin.The pair announced their son's name as Jack Anthony Alphonsus. His first middle name is a tribute to 46 year old Ant - whose full name is Anthony.

Dec's celebrity pals posted their well wishes after learning of the birth, with Love Island host Laura Whitmore exclaiming happily: "Delighted for you both! Congrats xx."Meanwhile, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver also penned a note to him, writing: "Congratulations to you all xxxxx."Dec's former co-star from SM:TV, Cat Deeley, also sent her wishes, telling him she was "sending love" after hearing the "wonderful news".Fans are also flooding Dec's social media page, telling of how his nostalgic tribute to both his father and his best friend has melted their hearts.It is believed that he had been suffering a serious illness.Church communities from all over the North East flooded the internet to pay their respects to Dec's deeply religious brother.Dec's father, who had originally lived in Northern Ireland, but moved to England in the 1950s along with his mother Anne, died over a decade ago in 2011.However, the patriarch of the Donnelly family still holds a place in Dec's heart.

DECLAN Donnelly has revealed his newborn son's name - sharing the sweet tribute to one of his showbiz pals. The TV presenter, 46, and wife Ali Astall surprised fans by announcing the arrival of their second child at the weekend, after keeping her pregnancy a secret.

DECLAN Donnelly and wife Ali Astall, 43, has welcomed a surprise second baby boy and shared the news with a sweet photo. The Britain's Got Talent presenter, 46, took to his Instagram on Sunday to share the wonderful news with his fans as a little hand could be seen clutching his. Dec and Ali tied the knot in 2015 in a very intimate ceremony in Newcastle, North East England and share a daughter together, named Isla Elizabeth Anne Donnelly.

Presenter Declan Donnelly has had a whirlwind few weeks after the tragic loss of his beloved brother in July. However, the month also saw some happiness as Declan, 46, announced that he and wife Ali Astall had welcomed their second child together and named him Jack Anthony Alphonsus. He took to Instagram the day after baby Jack’s arrival to share a sweet picture of the newborn holding his dad’s finger and 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.

Read more: Declan Donnelly announces birth of second child with adorable photoMeanwhile, the second middle name is a tribute to Dec's dad Alphonsus Donnelly, who passed away in 2011. Sharing the news on social media, Dec told his 4. 7 million Instagram followers: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.

Declan Donnelly has become a father for the second time. Dec, who's best known as half of TV presenting duo Ant & Dec – announced his wife Ali Astall has given birth to a baby boy. Sharing a sweet picture of the newborn's hand on his Instagram account, Dec wrote: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.