Strictly star Fleur East welcomes first child after ‘wild’ birth and shares sweet snaps of new addition
FLEUR East has confirmed she and husband Marcel Badiane-Robin have welcomed a baby girl.
The former X Factor star, 36, took to Instagram to reveal their happy news and revealed daughter Nova had quite the unusual birth.
Posting snaps of the family out and about, Fleur wrote: "And just like that, our baby girl, Nova, is here!
"Our daughter entered the world via squat position into the arms of my Husband and I on our living room floor!"
Fleur continued: "One day I will share my birth story with you (what a RIDE!), but for now, we are resting and doing well.
"So grateful to God for this blessing. Our little Nova was born on the 22nd March and it feels like she’s always been here."
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Fans and celebrity pals rushed to send messages, with Coronation Street star Will Mellor writing: "Ahhh welcome to the world little Nova! Congratulations to you both!"
Gemma Atkinson said: "Ahhh Amazing news!! Congratulations."
And singer Anastacia added: "Congratulations mommy and daddy on your beautiful blessing. You take time to enjoy this little angel."
Fleur and Marcel only revealed they were expecting in January.
The Sax singer, who took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, shared a snap of her cradling her bump on New Year's Day and added: "2024 is gonna be different."
Fleur, who hosts Strictly spin-off It Takes Two alongside former professional dancer Janette Manrara, tied the knot with Marcel in a stunning Moroccan ceremony in 2019.