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Radio 1 star Gemma Cairney, 39, announces birth of first child as stars lend support - taken with no permission from: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_CBH3UtNjZ/?hl=en (Image: Instagram/@gemagain) Radio DJ Gemma Cairney has delighted her followers with the news of her baby's arrival.

On Friday, 23 August, the popular Radio 1 and Radio 6 Music presenter took to Instagram to share an adorable snapshot of herself with partner Cameron McAllister and their new bundle of joy at home. Radiating happiness, Gemma wrote in her heartfelt caption: "TWO WEEKS of the best madness, blessings, bliss, breathes, prayers, tears and momentous delirium. I can't offer enough thanks to our friends/kin, midwives, soothsayers, staunch support!".



She added emotionally: "Never felt love like this. We are a fresh fan of 3, yipeeeeeee." The announcement sparked a wave of congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

Paloma Faith remarked: "Congratulations you legend! Welcome to a new crazy world," while Annie Lennox expressed her joy with: "Heartfelt congratulations Mama Gemma! ! !" function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.

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Dawn O'Porter couldn't contain her excitement, stating: "I CANNOT GET ENOUGH" and Fearne Cotton shared her sentiments through red love heart emojis conveying: "Heaven, sending so much love to you gorgeous woman", reports OK! Magazine. READ MORE: Strictly's Amy Dowden talks 'hurtful' trolls, cancer recovery and BBC comeback [LATEST] In anticipation of her little one's arrival, Gemma kept her fans up to date throughout her pregnancy journey, frequently posting images that celebrated her growing baby bump one loving caption read: "Our bodies are outstanding ya know, I'm rollin' in awe of mine and yours." Gemma started her ascent in the entertainment industry working as an assistant fashion stylist for musical artists, then dived into radio broadcasting.

She began modestly with Channel 4's 4Radio before seizing the co-presenter's chair on Big Brother's Big Ears alongside Iain Lee in 2008. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gemma Cairney (@gemagain) Don't miss..

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Read our Privacy Policy Gemma shared her amazement at her career trajectory in an interview with the Guardian: "I still can't believe I was only 23 when I got my first radio gig, co-hosting the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra," she admitted. "I was like an excitable puppy, giggling and overwhelmed. I'd found a craft to learn, which wove together drama school, fashion, music, the art I'd been creating.

I'm so excited to know I never have to stop learning. I'm like a slightly older Dora the Explorer: curious and wide-eyed about the future.".

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