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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Charlotte Hadfield

TOWIE star Jess Wright gives birth to baby boy

Jess Wright has welcomed her first baby into the world with her husband William Lee-Kemp.

The former TOWIE star, 36, shared her news with fans on Instagram today after giving birth on Tuesday, May 17. Jess was flooded with messages from friends and fans as they rushed to congratulate the couple on their new arrival.

Love Island and reality stars were among the people to comment on the post which received over 166,000 likes. Olivia Bowen, who is also expecting her first child with husband Alex Bowen, wrote: "Congratulations angel sooooooo amazing and so proud of you! Sending all the love In the world."

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Stacey Solomon said: "Congratulations Jess." Molly Mae said: "Congratulations!!!"

Sharing an adorable photo of the couple holding their baby's hand, Jess wrote: "We will hold your hand forever - 17-05-22." The 36-year-old's mum Carol also shared her excitement at the news of being made a grandparent for the second time.

Carol said: "My heart is complete, can not tell you how proud I am of you both, it was wonderful to experience the journey love you my baby girl. You did amazing, he is beyond beautiful. Happiest grandparents ever now to have two beautiful bubbas to love and cherish for ever."

Jess, whose brother Mark Wright also appeared on The Only Way is Essex, announced her pregnancy in November following the couple's wedding in Majorca in September. The lavish wedding ceremony was followed by a banquet reception at a Spanish castle.

In a post on Instagram the time, Jess wrote: "Home from a lovely honeymoon ready to start Christmas with my loved ones & bump."

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