BBC Breakfast star gives birth and shares adorable snap from hospital bed

A BBC Breakfast star has given birth as she shared an adorable snap from her hospital bed with fans.

Presenter Emma Vardy has welcomed a baby boy.

The 42-year-old was beaming with joy as she shared a snap of the little one from her hospital bed.

Announcing the news on social media, Emma said: "Presenting my best breaking news ever.

"Baby boy Jago Fionn is here At just a few hours old, playing a little camera shy.

"Huge thanks to the dedicated & talented midwives & doctors at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital, for looking after us so well.

"Smitten & so in love."

BBC Breakfast fans flooded Emma's replies with well wishes as they congratulated the new mum.

One said: "Many congratulations to you both - I’m sure he is gorgeous x."

A second wrote: "Congratulations, many blessings on the birth of your beautiful son."

"Congratulations!!! And thanks for sharing your journey with us," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "Huge congratulations to you Emma best wishes for the future."

Emma had stood in for Nina Warhurst as a business correspondent in recent weeks, after Nina headed off on maternity leave with baby number three.

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