Dermot O'Leary reveals he's become a dad for the first time as his wife Dee gives birth to a baby boy

Dermot O'Leary has revealed he has become a dad for the first time.

His wife Dee, 41, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday, June 23, weighing 6lb 13oz.

"Welcome to the world baby Koppang O’Leary…" said 47-year-old Dermot.

"We’re delighted to announce that we’ve had a baby!

"A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz.

"Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble… cats yet to be 100% convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x."

The X Factor host announced the couple were expecting a baby in February – 18 years after they first met.

They're yet to reveal the child's name, but for the moment are calling him after his double-barrelled surname, Baby Koppang O'Leary.

Today Dermot shared a sweet snap of a babygrow with the word: "Koppang O'Leary Productions. Est 2020."

Dermot's celebrity friends sent their congratulations on the new arrival.

Emma Willis sent love hearts, while Scarlett Moffatt said: "Congratulations to you both."

Ore Oduba added: "Delighted!! Absolutely over the moon for you all. CONGRAULATIONS Koppang O'Learys."

Daisy Lowe said: "Congratulations, sending all the love."

Dee met her presenter husband at a TV production company.

He proposed to her during a romantic trip to New York in November 2011.

They tied the knot in September 2012, a whole decade after first meeting.

They got wed in an intimate ceremony at St Mary's Church in Chiddingstone.

Several of their A-list pals were in attendance including Holly Willoughby, James Corden, Keith Lemon and Fearne Cotton.

Dee is best known for her directorial work on The Crown.

Dermot has presented The X Factor since 2007 and hosts a Saturday morning show on BBC Radio Two.

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