Mark Wright burst into tears after hearing the news he was going to be an uncle, his brother has revealed.
The former The Only Way Is Essex (Towie) star claimed he was going to be 'the best uncle' and was 'absolutely delighted' by the news.
In an interview with Hello! magazine, English footballer Joshua Wright and his wife Hollie shared the heartwarming story of how they told their family they were to become parents.
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“We gave them all a babygrow with the words: uncle mark, auntie Jessica and auntie Natalya on them,” said Joshua.
“When we gave Mark his, he burst out crying.
“He said: ‘I’m going to be the best uncle.’ He’s absolutely delighted, he can’t wait and he’s so proud.
“It’s nice to have lots of aunties and uncles to take care of the baby.”
Speaking about their excitement at becoming parents the couple told Hello! they were 'in full nesting mode.'
“We’re very excited. We feel ready in ourselves,” said Joshua.
Mark, who is married to Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan, is also known for his TV and radio presenting and has appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Joshua and Hollie got married in 2018 on the Spanish island of Mallorca in November, the pair shared their exciting news on Instagram.
They both shared a professional shot of them posing for the camera while holding onto the ultrasound picture.
In another social media post on New Year's, Joshua reflected on 2021 and said the highlight of the year was 'the moment we found out our lives would change forever for the good.'
Alongside a new photo of the couple holding their ultrasound picture, he added: "I am probably still not over the news because the moment I found out was like no other.
"Has it sunk in yet? Probably not but am I excited and ready? Absolutely yes.
"Hollie has made me so proud over the last 7 months and she will be the best Mum I could ask for to my child to be and I will be with her every step of the way".
