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Dermot O’Leary reveals unborn baby’s due date

Dermot is expecting his first child with wife Dee Koppang

TV’s Dermot O’Leary has revealed when his unborn baby is expected to be born.

The presenter announced in February that he’s expecting his first child with his wife Dee Koppang.

Dermot has now said their baby is due at the end of June, early July.

Dermot O’Leary said his unborn baby is due at the end of June (Credit: SplashNews.com)

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What did Dermot say?

Dermot stood in for Zoe Ball on her Radio Two Breakfast Show on Friday morning (April 24).

He discussed baby names as he interviewed Guy Garvey from Elbow.

When Guy asked when he’s becoming a dad, Dermot said: “End of June, sort of early July-ish. That’s exciting isn’t it? I can’t wait!”

Guy then joked:  “Guy is a nice name.”

Dermot said: “It’s very majestic.”

The couple are expecting their first child (Credit: Grant Buchanan / Flynet – SplashNews / SplashNews.com)

Dermot also joked about how he’s keeping his wife happy during her pregnancy.

He said: “I let my wife have a bigger portion of fish than me last night.

“Even though she’s carrying my unborn child let me tell you that really stuck with me. It was hake!”

Dermot announced his baby news back in February.

Dermot’s baby news

The presenter posted a photo of a sign that read: “Koppang O’Leary productions presents ‘New Arrival’ coming soon.”

He wrote: “We’re pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little Koppang O’Leary.”

Dermot recently teared up over a tribute to NHS maternity wards during the coronavirus pandemic.

The dad-to-be watched the footage during One World: Together At Home concert, which raised money to support those working on the frontline.

The footage showed newborn babies and relatives meeting them for the first time.

What did Dermot say?

The camera cut back to Dermot and co-host Claudia Winkleman and he was overwhelmed.

Claudia said: “Huge thanks to Ellie Goulding as well… are you alright?”

Dermot O'Leary
Dermot became emotional during the One World: Together At Home concert (Credit: BBC)

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Dermot said: “It’s hay fever season, it’s just hay fever season,” as he fanned his eyes.

“That was lovely. A big [gestures a hug] to all our staff in our maternity wards up and down the country.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)