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Dec Donnelly pictured out with newborn daughter for first time

He looks so happy!

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Dec Donnelly has been pictured out with his newborn daughter for the first time.

The I’m A Celebrity host and his wife Ali Astall welcomed their first child, a little girl called Isla Elizabeth Anne, at the weekend.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2015, have now been spotted out and about beaming with pride alongside their daughter.

Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall arrive home with their new baby girl
Dec beamed with pride as he carried his newborn daughter (Credit: Wenn)

New dad Dec, 41, smiled for the camera as he carried Isla, who was wrapped up in a hat and blanket, in a car seat.

Read more: Dec Donnelly announces birth of his first child

Dec went casual in a navy coat and blue chinos as he walked alongside Ali, 40, who looked glowing in a casual hooded cardigan, black leggings and Nike trainers.

Saturday Night Takeaway presenter Dec announced the arrival of Isla at the weekend, saying he was “head over heels”.

Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall arrive home with their new baby girl
Ali looked glowing days after giving birth (Credit: Wenn)

Taking to Twitter, Dec posted a beautiful photo of little Isla’s hand wrapped around her daddy’s hand.

Dec wrote: “Ali and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our baby girl, Isla Elizabeth Anne, who was born just after 9 o’clock this morning.

“Mother and daughter both doing well, Dad is head over heels! D x.”

Dec’s best pal and presenting partner Ant McPartlin later expressed his joy over Dec and Ali’s new addition.

He tweeted: “Welcome to the world baby Isla Elizabeth Anne. Can’t wait for cuddles. I love you already!! Uncle Ant xxxxx.”

Dec and Ali tied the knot on 1 August 2015 in Dec’s hometown of Newcastle.

The pair married at a stunning church in Elswick while surrounded by their close friends and family. Ant was his best man.

Back in March, Dec confirmed he was to become a dad after a newspaper reported Ali was pregnant with their first child.

Alongside a picture of himself and Ali on their wedding day, Dec announced the happy news.

He said: “Just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely messages.

“The news has sneaked out a little earlier than we had hoped but Ali and I are delighted to be expecting our first child.

Dec can now enjoy adjusting to fatherhood before the family jet off to Australia so Dec can co-host I’m A Celebrity, which begins in November.

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Ali and Dec announced they were expecting their first child in March (Credit: Sue Andrews / Flynet – SplashNews)

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The star will be presenting alongside This Morning’s Holly Willoughby, who will be filling in for Ant as he takes the rest of the year off to focus on his recovery.

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)

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