The special meaning behind Declan Donnelly's baby name as he welcomes son

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.

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.

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.

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.

Declan Donnelly has announced the arrival of his second child with wife Ali Astall. The TV star, 46, announced the birth of son Jack Anthony Alphonsus – with middle names honouring both his long-time co-host and his late father– after his birth on Saturday. It is thought baby Jack has been given the middle name Anthony in honour of the Geordie presenter’s TV sidekick Ant McPartlin.

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.

Declan Donnelly's ex has broken her silence on the Geordie TV star welcoming his second child. Dec had a rumoured romance with Ashley Roberts after her ITV I'm A Celebrity. .

Read more: Declan Donnelly welcomes newborn son as a 'ray of light' “He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x. ”Declan and Ali married in 2015. Ali gave birth to their daughter, Isla Elizabeth Anne, in 2018.

Declan Donnelly has welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall. Dec captioned the snap: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.

Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall have welcomed their “wonderful” second child together. The TV star described his newborn son, named Jack Anthony Alphonsus, as a “very welcome ray of light”. The presenter, and latter half of the entertainment duo Ant and Dec, made the announcement on Sunday.

ITV presenter Declan Donnelly as the Geordie star announced the birth of his second child. The 46-year-old, who is one half of Geordie presenting duo Ant and Dec, confirmed the news with an adorable post on Instagram last night. Dec said they welcomed Jack Anthony Alphonsus into the world shortly before 10am on Saturday.

Dec Donnelly has revealed his newborn's name, which honours his best friend Ant McPartlin. On Sunday, the presenter, 46, announced that he had welcomed his second child with his wife Ali Astall, 43.The couple, who got married in 2015, are already proud parents of daughter Isla, three. Taking to their shared Instagram account, Ant & Dec, Dec revealed that he and Ali had welcomed a baby boy, named Jack, with Anthony as his middle name, which is Ant's full name.

On 23 July Declan Donnelly announced the happy news that he and wife Ali Astall had welcomed a baby boy to their family with an adorable snap of the newborn.Taking to Instagram Dec, 46, 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". The youngster’s name is a homage to the men in Dec’s life including best pal Ant McPartlin and also a nod to his father who passed away in 2011.