'Our hearts couldn't be more full' BBC TV presenter welcomes 1st child
Morning Live host Michelle Ackerley has given birth to her first child with her husband Ben Ryan, after they welcomed daughter Nala into the world.
Morning Live host Michelle Ackerley has given birth to her first child.
The 41-year-old TV presenter took to social media to reveal she has welcomed daughter Nala into the world with her husband Ben Ryan.
She wrote on Instagram: "Welcome to the world Nala Lomani Ryan.
Our hearts couldn’t be more full
@benryan7s
#newborn (sic)"
Several stars were quick to congratulate the couple, including news presenter Sarah-Jane Mee, who wrote: "Welcome to the bubble!"
Strictly pro dancer Karen Hauer commented: "Awwww look at this angel."
Former Strictly pro dancer-turned-Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara also wished the family of three well.
She posted: "CONGRATULATIONS"
This Morning's resident medic Dr Zoe Williams wrote: "Congratulations"
BBC Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton posted: "Gorgeous!!!! Congratulations darling (sic)"
TV presenter Natalie Pinkham commented: "Oh how wonderful. huge congratulations and much love to you all x (sic)"
ITV Racing presenter Sam Quek also congratulated Michelle and Ben on their new arrival.
She posted: "HUGE congrats! Too cute Sending love xxx (sic)"
It comes after Michelle was rushed to hospital last month and diagnosed with Labyrinthitis, an inner ear infection that can affect your balance.
She said at the time: "Well it’s been quite the rollercoaster of a few days this end.
"Had such a lovely day back at work with the awesome BBC Morning Live team last Monday.
"Then unfortunately ended up in hospital with labyrinthitis for the next 4 days.
"I don’t know if anybody has had it before but it ain’t ideal.
"I have to stay the midwives at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester were amazing and kept me calm with all the anxieties of being ill whilst pregnant. Resting up and nesting up at home now."
