Chris Hughes becomes an uncle as brother Ben becomes first-time dad
Chris Hughes is besotted with his newborn niece, whom his brother Ben and partner Olivia welcomed into the world last month.
Chris Hughes has become an uncle as his brother becomes a first-time dad.
Ben Hughes' partner, Olivia, gave birth to a baby girl, Purdey Willa Hughes, on April 21, and they took to Instagram on Wednesday (13.05.26) to announce her arrival.
The couple posted a series of images that highlighted their complete pregnancy journey, with the caption: "Purdey Willa Hughes 21st April 2026.
"Our lives changed in the best way forever. Olivia and I couldn’t have dreamt that we would end up with such a beautiful little girl. We love her more than words can ever describe.
"We have spent the last 3 weeks in our little bubble!"
Love Island alum Chris then posted multiple shots of himself bonding with Purdey on his Instagram account, with the caption: "Uncle Chris, reporting for DUTY!
"For those who followed Ben + Olivia’s journey, this is the most magical and beautiful beginning! Such a special little soul has entered their world! So HAPPY for them both, she is amazing! (sic)"
Ben said that Purdey "loves you so much" in the post's comments section, and Chris joked: "She hasn’t even met me yet, slept the whole time."
Fans also congratulated Ben, Olivia, and Chris, as one penned: "Gorgeous! Congratulations to all (sic)."
A second supporter typed: "Naw uncle Chris, you will be the best uncle! Beautiful photos. Congrats to Ben and Libby (sic)."
And a third follower wrote: "Congrats to your family! So happy for Ben and Olivia on their beautiful baby girl. Kids are an absolute gift and one of the happiest moments of your life, so lovely to see after their journey (sic)."
Ben was "clinging to hope" of having children with Olivia after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2019.
His sperm count has stayed low despite fighting the disease.
Four months after Ben had surgery, he was in remission and has remained cancer-free.
Ben's baby news comes four months after Dance Moms alum JoJo Siwa, 22, said she "needs" to have a baby with her boyfriend Chris, whom she met in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2025.
JoJo told E! News: "Meghan Trainor once told me, she said, 'You will know you love somebody when you love them so much you want to duplicate them and you want to pop a baby out that is made from them.'
"One of the first things that I said to her after I started dating Chris. I was like, 'I get what you're saying now.' I love [Chris] so much. I need there to be a mini [Chris].'"
And Chris also wants to have children.
In March, he told Closer magazine: "I'd love to settle down and have a couple of kids because I come from a big family. I can't cope with too many, though I've always envisaged growing up and having children, especially as I'd love to teach them sport.
"That would be so fun."
