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Jessica Sansome

Ferne McCann gives birth and confirms gender of first baby with fiancé Lorri Haines with adorable video

Ferne McCann has announced she has given birth to her second child. The former The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star said her 'angel' baby with fiancé Lorri Haines earlier this week.

Ferne, 32, shared the joyous news on social media by sharing a black-and-white video, alongside a caption that read: "It’s a girl," as well as the newborn's birth date of July 6.

She announced back in March that she was expecting her first child with Lorri, who she started dating in 2021. She confirmed the happy news at the time by sharing an exclusive OK! photoshoot with her 2.9 million followers where she showed off her growing baby bump.

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The TV star, who is already a proud mum to her five-year-old daughter Sunday from a previous relationship, told her fans: "We are having a baby. We have been bursting at the seams with happiness and so excited to officially share our lovely news with you."

Ferne started dating Lorri, 31, after meeting in Dubai back in 2021. The businessman, who has a son called Noah, proposed to Ferne in France back in July 2022. The couple, who have been documenting their relationship in Ferne's ITV reality show First Time Mum.

Sharing her baby news on Sunday, Ferne set the adorable video, which didn't show her newborn's face, to a cover of Shaggy's Angel, with lyrics that included: "Girl, you’re my angel. You’re my darling angel. Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby." Lorrie replied to the video, saying: "Our baby girl," with a string of red heart emojis before adding: "Proud of you."

Ferne's best pal Danielle Armstrong, who is also pregnant with her second child, was quick to respond, writing the comments section: "Awe Welcome To The World Baby Girl. Loved cuddles yesterday you are one beautiful little bubba. Congratulations to you both." Former TOWIE co-star Mario Falcone also said: "Massive congratulations to you all. A little friend for Cali ."

And fans were also keen to share their congratulatory messages. @annettefisher5488 said: "Many Congratulations to you all guys !! A bid Sister Sunday your going to be amazing sweetheart." @lissylourileyroo commented: "Omg a huge congratulations to you all and Sunday gonna be the best big sister ever."

@nataliaj1884 wrote: "Aww congratulations to you all." @michellewatson373 replied: "Congratulations guys well done Fern." @suzierobinsononline shared: "Huge congratulations, wonderful news." @j.da38 added: "Congratulations to you all how lovely. Hope you're ok."

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