Many were left delighted after Scarlett Moffatt announced on social media she had given birth to a baby boy at a County Durham hospital today.

The TV star revealed in an Instagram post that she gave birth to her first child today (June 29) with long-term boyfriend Scott Dobinson at Durham Hospital.

The former Gogglebox star and I'm a Celeb winner started the post by introducing her "darling" baby boy, Jude Xavier Dobinson, who was born 35 weeks into her pregnancy.

She shared her and Scott's happiness at his arrival, and thanked Durham Hospital and her midwives, Helen and Charlotte, for their help.

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She said: "My darling boy I can’t stop crying looking at you as I can’t quite believe you’re mine.

"You wanted to meet us early at just 35 weeks. Me and your daddy love you so much that I can’t even put this feeling into words.

"Our heart and soul feels complete & ready to burst. I will forever and always be grateful to be your mammy.
"I can’t thank Scott enough and to the midwife’s Helen & Charlotte and all of the NHS team at Durham Hospital.

"You will all forever hold a special place in my heart for looking after us all with such compassion. Let the baby bubble commence."

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Many took to the comments of Moffatt's social media post to congratulate her and Dobinson for the birth of their child.

One said: "Cherish every second because before you know it he will be 16 months old and trashing the house like my little one."

"Congratulations to you both, having a baby is the best gift life can give."

Another said: "Congratulations to you both you got a beautiful baby all the best for your future, good luck with everything."

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In an Instagram post leading up to the birth, Moffatt wrote: "My last ever time of dressing up with my baby bump and it feels both exciting but also a little sad.

"I’m really gonna miss the bump bond & not long till I get to share my baby boy with everyone, but I will secretly miss the kicks in the middle of the night and dreaming about what you look and sound like.

"This truly is my baby bump dress of dreams they’re a local brand 20 mins from me & just wanted to say a massive thank you for making me feel so glam."