Kym Marsh reveals exciting baby news just weeks before Strictly Come Dancing debut

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Kym Marsh has become a grandmother for a second time.

The former Coronation Street actress's son David and his fiancee Courtney Carter welcomed a baby boy, Clayton, into the world on Wednesday.

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The newborn weighed in at a "whopping" 10lbs 7oz.

Kym wrote on Instagram: "Introducing…..Clayton Lenny David Cunliffe!!!

"Our beautiful new grandson was welcomed into the world on 17.08.22 weighing a whopping 10lb 7oz!! I am so very proud of our future daughter in law @courtneyleac for being such a warrior and of our son @cunliffe890 for being the most wonderful supportive partner.

"You are already incredible parents and he is a very lucky little boy!! We love you so much."

The 46-year-old star - who became a granny for the first time in May 2019 when her daughter Emilie gave birth to son Teddy - "cannot wait" to watch Clayton grow.

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She added: "And to our darling Clay. You are so so loved already by so
many and We are so very lucky to be your YaYa and Pop. What adventures you have before you little one, we can’t wait to watch you grow… just don’t grow up too fast!!! We love you with all of our hearts."

The ex-soap star - who played Michelle Connor on Corrie for
over a decade, is set to star in the BBC's upcoming revival of
school-based drama 'Waterloo Road'.

She first announced she was to be a grandmother for a second time in February, writing on Instagram: "I have been bursting to share this news for AGES!!!!  I’m so very proud to announce I am gonna be a “YaYa” again!!!

My wonderful son David Cunliffe and his equally wonderful fiancée
Courtney are expecting their first child in August. I am so very proud
of you both and I cannot wait to meet my newest grandchild!! I love you all so much. Congratulations darling."

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In March, Kym revealed David and Courtney were expecting a baby boy.

Alongside a gender-reveal video, she wrote on Instagram: "It’s a
boy!!!!huge congratulations to my @cunliffe890 @courtneyleac I cannot wait to meet my new grandson!!!"

In the 30-second clip, David fired out an array of
blue confetti from a large popper, prompting Courtney to throw her arms around him as surrounding family and friends cheered at the news.

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