The couple had kept the news quiet (Picture: Instagram/missemerkenny)
Congratulations are in order for Rick Edwards and his wife Emer Kenny, who have become first-time parents!
Emer, 33, made the announcement on her Instagram on Monday morning, as Rick spoke about it on BBC Radio 5 Live to explain his recent absence.
The actress shared a carousel of photos with their little boy, whose name they have not yet shared, writing alongside it in the caption: ‘Some news! Rick & I have had a beautiful baby boy. He is just magic.’
The first photo showed Emer sitting in bed holding her newborn son and kissing his cheek tenderly.
She also shared a snap of Rick, 43, sitting on the sofa, holding their baby as he beamed down at him.
The final upload was her video recording of Rick sharing their news on the radio this morning.
Rick’s wife Emer shared adorable photos on Instagram (Picture: Instagram/missemerkenny)
‘I’m not just work shy, I haven’t just been off filming an exciting new television show – it’s actually better than that. Emer and I have had our first baby!’ he told his colleagues and listeners.
‘He’s a beautiful, beautiful baby boy – it’s amazing. I’m really biased, but this guy is fantastic – hungry, and fantastic – and the three of us are just hanging out and getting to know each other.’
Emer, who has appeared in EastEnders and Father Brown, had introduced the announcement by posting pictures of herself cradling a baby bump in a black maxi dress, writing ‘Hi there’ and then ‘Bit of news’ over her belly, before linking to her grid post.
The pair tied the knot in 2016.
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