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Total Wipeout’s Amanda Byram, 51, reveals she’s had second baby after ‘surprise’ labour on Valentine’s Day

She opened up on her IVF journey
Photo of a couple and their newborn baby's feet.

Amanda Byram has revealed that she's had her second baby after 'surprise' labour on Valentine's Day.

The 51-year-old TV presenter revealed the news in a heartwarming post on social media.

Amanda Byram and Julian Okines at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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Amanda Byram has welcomed her second child with Julian OkinesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Close-up of a newborn's feet and legs.
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The star posted an adorable snap onto her social media as she announced the newsCredit: Instagram

gave a personal update to her fans with a snap of her newborn in soft focus on her Instagram grid page.

Alongside the adorable photo, the former Total Wipeout star wrote a gushing essay where she revealed the name of her little one.

"And just like that, we are four... Introducing the most wonderful, gentle, soul, Jett Indy Byram Okines," she wrote.

"Jett's recent arrival was quite the surprise - as my wonderfully low key pregnancy was suddenly interrupted when my waters broke a month early... and 36 hours later, my second little man powered into our lives like he had been here forever!!"

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Adding: "We know that we are beyond lucky to have a second miracle in our lives, and feel so grateful to all the magnificent doctors and nurses who aided us in our IVF journey.

"It was long, exhausting, and utterly devastating at times, but I wouldn’t change a single thing given that it all led me here to my two incredible boys… one my heart and the other my soul.

"I hope sharing this can be a source of inspiration for those parents in-waiting… I know the odds are against us but it can happen!!"

Back in November 2021, the Dancing With The Stars personality welcomed her first son Phoenix, now three.

After suffering heartbreaking miscarriages, the duo chose to keep their happy news a secret after discovering she was expecting.

The TV star has since spoken candidly about her decision to stay active during her pregnancy.

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She also opened up on the hurdles she faced when she decided to breastfeed her child in public.

Amanda's fans and her showbiz pals seemed to be overjoyed for her as they flooded the comment section with support.

Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean wrote: "How utterly wonderful. HUGE congratulations to you Amanda xx."

Laura Whitmore commented: "What a gorgeous family! xxx."

As Sky News star Sarah-Jane Mee said: "Wonderful breaking waters news!!! Sending love xx"

While actress Tamzin Outhwaite added: "Congratulations darling.. so wonderful."

Woman holding a baby in a wrap.
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The Total Wipeout star announced the news on social media
Couple in swimwear making peace signs on a beach.
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The pair kept her first pregnancy a secret after suffering multiple miscarriagesCredit: instagram/@amandabyram
Family with young child in front of laser light show.
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Amanda gave birth to her first son Phoenix in November 2021Credit: instagram/@amandabyram
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