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READ MORE: Call the Midwife star Daniel Laurie's real age, famous EastEnders dad and forgotten TV role In the Instagram announcement, she shared a picture of her ultrasound as she posed with her mother Judy Finnigan, 73, and held up a pink onesie. Chloe looked thrilled in the snap posted to her social media while Judy beamed beside her. The newborn came into the world a little later than expected, as Chloe’s Good Morning Britain presenter dad Richard Madeley previously revealed his daughter was due on August 7.

Reggie Jackson has been winning hearts since he first turned up in Call The Midwife eight years ago. The role is beautifully played by actor Daniel Laurie, who joined the BBC One period drama through a heartbreaking storyline. His character's mum had a heart attack in a church, leaving Reggie alone at home, wondering where his dear mum had gone.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher spent his Sunday night in A&E after he rushed his son to hospital with a knee injury - but an embarrassing mistake quickly left the dad horrified. The former pop singer, 37, didn’t specify to his fans which one of his three sons had to be taken to hospital but he revealed that his child had a ‘bruised knee. ’Posting on his official Instagram story, Tom wrote: "Classic Sunday evening spent in A&E.

CALL The Midwife viewers have threatened to boycott the BBC series amid concerns of a fan-favourite dying. Season 12 of the popular periodic drama has returned and fans are already holding on to the edge of their seats with suspense.

BBC drama, as Reverend Tom, for four years before revealing that he would not be returning for the show's eighth series. READ MORE: Call the Midwife star Daniel Laurie's real age, famous EastEnders dad and forgotten TV role The couple share two daughters, Wren Ivy and Lark, who they sometimes share updates about on social media, much to fans' delights. Helen, 40, left the last series early to go on maternity leave for her daughter Lark, but she will be making a comeback in the new series.

READ MORE: Call the Midwife star shares 'overwhelming' health battle after epic BBC series finaleThe actor also responded to the news, saying the nomination makes him "feel alive."Daniel has appeared in Call the Midwife since 2017, playing the kind-hearted and trusting Reggie.Both the actor and his character have Down's Syndrome - the show's creator Heidi Thomas was partly inspired to introduce Reggie in series six by her brother David who also had the condition but sadly died young.Kind-hearted Reggie was first introduced back in 2017 after tragedy struck. He was living with his elderly mother until she suffered a fatal heart attack at church.

READ MORE: How well do you remember the first episode when Nurse Jenny Lee arrived? Daniel is 26 years old. When he was in his late teens, he attended a drama school in south-west London, near where he lived and years later he has been nominated as Best Actor in this year's TV Choice Awards for his portrayal of Reggie in Call the Midwife. However, incredible acting talent must run through the blood of Daniel's family as he is the son of late actor and EastEnders legend Leslie Grantham.

BBC's biggest shows?While some of the famous connections are well known, such as Call The Midwife's Stephen McGann's marriage to writer Heidi Thomas, others may come as a surprise to viewers.From Hollywood icons to famous siblings, soap legends and Doctor Who stars, the talent runs deep within the family roots - with many going on to work with their partners or follow in their family footsteps.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at some of the BBC stars with famous family links.Call The Midwife features some of the biggest stars of TV, including actor Daniel Laurie who plays Reggie Jackson in the BBC One period drama.After making his debut in the series back in 2017, the character has become a fan favourite - but it is not his only leading role, as Daniel has also appeared in drama series including ITV's Vera and Finding Alice too.It is no surprise that Daniel is a talented actor, as his father also played a memorable EastEnders villain.Daniel's father is none other than Dirty Den Watts actor himself, Leslie Grantham, whose surprise return to Albert Square in 2003 not only shocked the residents - but viewers too.The late Leslie, who died in 2018, was originally thought to be dead after being shot and falling into a river in 1989 - only for the character to turn up alive and well over 14 years later.

DANIEL Laurie is probably best known for playing the role of Reggie Jackson in BBC One's Call The Midwife. But, what many viewers may not know about the young actor is that he is closely related to a former Eastenders villain! Daniel, who joined the cast of the long-running period drama in 2017 is the son of Leslie Grantham, who played 'Dirty Den' Watts in EastEnders.

Actor Daniel Laurie is one of Call the Midwife's most popular stars, having played Reggie Jackson since 2017. However, what most of the show's fans won't know is that Daniel is the son of one of EastEnders' most famous faces.