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Brian Dillon

Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph welcome first child

Singer Alexandra Burke and Irish footballer Darren Randolph have welcomed their first child together, the X Factor star has announced.

Alexandra took to social media this morning to announce the good news, referring to the new arrival as "little grape".

She wrote: "We already love you more than words can say."

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Alexandra and Darren, who hails from Bray in County Wicklow, announced back in February that they were expecting their first child together with an adorable video featuring Darren kissing Alexandra's bump along with other cute clips.

Alexandra's celebrity friends were quick to congratulate the happy couple. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse commented: "Congratulations mama all the best".

Love Island star Samira Mighty wrote: "Yay, congratulations!"

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh said: "Huge congratulations to you both! Enjoy every second." Meanwhile JLS star Oritse Williams commented: “Congrats Al.”

Alexandra and Darren started dating last year, making it official when they appeared together on the red carpet for the London premiere of Dune in September.

Alexandra Burke rose to fame when she won X Factor in 2008, while Darren plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club West Ham United and the Republic of Ireland.

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