.png)
Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@peterandre
Topics: Parenting, Peter Andre, Celebrity
Rhianna Benson
Yesterday, following months of anticipation, Peter Andre broke the news that he and wife Emily MacDonagh had finally welcomed a beautiful baby girl.
The Aussie musician first announced that the couple - who already share son Theo, seven, and daughter Amelia, ten - were pregnant for a third time back in October with a sweet Instagram snap, which featured a string of sonogram pics.
"We are delighted to share the news with you all. A new addition to our family in 2024. The kids are so excited... So are we," Peter wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo with Emily, who was holding a string of baby scan photos.
Advert
"It goes without saying that the moment I’m most excited about in 2024 is meeting our newest bundle of joy," the singer continued.
"That will be the ultimate gift. Having another baby actually makes me want to work even harder and has given me a new lease of life."
Having opted not to throw an elaborate gender reveal party - wanting to discover the sex on the day Emily gave birth - fans have been dying to know whether the family would be adding a baby boy or girl to their brood.
Advert
Peter is already father of 18-year-old son Junior and 16-year-old daughter Princess, both of whom he shares with ex-wife Katie Price.
Since their heart-warming news, loved-up couple Peter and Emily - who tied the knot back in 2015 - have shared a number of pregnancy updates with fans.
Back in January, Peter explained that things were 'becoming very real' and that the baby was 'kicking like crazy'.
"The baby and Emily are both doing great - in fact the little one is kicking like crazy," he said in his OK! mag column.
Advert
"The whole family has been talking to the baby to make sure it recognises our voices. Things are becoming very real now."
And much in keeping with his frequent social media updates, the father-of-five took to Instagram last night (3 April) to reveal that they had welcomed another daughter together.
"Just minutes old……" he wrote. "We feel so overwhelmed right now. So happy to welcome our beautiful girl to the family.
Advert
"Mum and daughter are doing amazing. Born Tuesday 2nd April 2024, 7lb 3oz and thankfully very healthy.
"Baby has been spoilt with cuddles from Junior, Princess, Amelia and Theo who are all in love with their new little sister. As parents, we couldn’t be happier."
Former I'm A Celeb star Peter went on to issue a rather unconventional request to his online followers, however, revealing that he and Emily were struggling to make up their minds over a name for their new addition.
Advert
"Only thing is…. She has no name yet. Help !" he penned. "Thanks to all the doctors, midwives and staff at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton. You were incredible. And Emily’s parents, whom I adore. You have both been incredible.
"I’m so happy. Just off to hold her. Thanks everyone for reading."
Since then, baby name suggestions have been flooding in from Peter's fans.
"I’m so happy for you - Dylan… Robyn… Boys names are great for girls," one follower suggested.
Another went on: "Awwww. Congratulations she's beautiful. How about April."
"Congratulations ❤ Samantha a lovely name ;) or sienna (my daugther ) x," a third went on.