Reports have said that Dec and wife Ali are expecting a baby in the summer

Declan Donnelly is rumoured to be having a baby with wife Ali Astall.

A report in the Sun, citing a “close source”, claims Ali became pregnant shortly after Dec returned from the last series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here.

Dec, 42, and 40-year-old Ali kept the news secret until Ali passed the crucial 12-week mark, according to the report.

The source said: “This has come at a difficult time for them both, given everything that Ant is now going through and the pressure that has put on Dec in the past week.

But their priority now is their baby and an experience that they see as the best of their lives. Dec and Ali are both absolutely delighted to be expecting, especially as they have been trying for some time.

The wedding of Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall at St Michael’s Church, Elswick (Image: Claire McKie-Reid)

“They have both always wanted a family but worried that it might not happen for them. They have been keeping the pregnancy a closely guarded secret, but now that Ali is safely over 12 weeks, they are starting to let people know,” they added to The Sun.

The couple married at Newcastle’s St Michael’s Church in 2015, having met a decade earlier. Dec, who is one of seven children born to his parents in Newcastle, has spoken before about wanting to raise a family.

Asked last year if he would like children, Dec said: “Absolutely at some point, when the time is right. Hopefully, as Ant says, if it comes along, then it would be great.”

Dec’s best friend, Ant McPartlin, is aware of the pregnancy, according to the Sun’s source.

Ant checked into rehab this week following his arrest on suspicion of drink driving.

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Sweet: Doting daddy Declan Donnelly cradled baby son Jack, three months, as he jetted to Australia on Wednesday with wife Ali Astall ahead of I’m A Celebrity’s return

He revealed that his son’s name was in part a tribute to Dec’s long-term presenting partner Ant and his Northern Irish father, Alphonsus Donnelly, who passed away in 2011 after battling cancer.

Taking to his social media platforms, Dec – who also raises three-year old daughter Isla with his wife – wrote: ‘Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light.

‘He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister.’

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On the move: Declan looked delighted as he strolled through London’s Heathrow Airport onwith his wife Ali Astall at his side and son Jack strapped to his chest

Ali was by Dec’s side at the airport, strolling along in a comfortable black hoodie and jogging bottoms.

The pair’s daughter Isla was not seen with them at the airport.

Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett had already flown to Australia, and were seen heading for lunch in Queensland that day.

On Thursday, Loose Women star Charlene White became the latest star confirmed for this series of I’m A Celebrity.

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Cute: Dec, 46, couldn’t keep the smile off his face as he strolled through the terminal with Jack – who he welcomed in July – strapped to his front in a white babygrow

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Tribute: He recently revealed that his son’s name was in part a tribute to Dec’s long-term presenting partner Ant and his Northern Irish father, Alphonsus Donnelly

The ITV broadcaster, 42, was spotted arriving in Brisbane mere hours after footballer Jill Scott, to begin a week-long quarantine ahead of the show’s return.

Charlene and Jill join DJ Chris Moyles, Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver, Hollyoaks’ Owen Warner and Love Island’s Olivia Attwood as part of this year’s lineup, as I’m A Celebrity returns to Australia for the first time since 2019.

Charlene cut a casual figure in a cosy blue hoodie as she strolled through the airport after the lengthy flight.

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Casually clad: Ali was by Dec’s side at the airport, strolling along in a comfortable black hoodie and jogging bottoms

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Family of four: The pair’s daughter Isla was not seen with them at the airport

The broadcaster was in high spirits after arriving Down Under, after it was reported earlier this month that she had joined the lineup.

A source told The Sun: ‘Charlene is a great signing for the show. She’s got some strong opinions, but is really personable and will be good value around the Aussie campfire.

‘They hope her journalistic background means she will eke out some illuminating conversations from her campmates, which shouldn’t be hard given some of the people she’ll be sleeping in a bunk next to.’

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Making his comeback: Ant and Dec will once again host I’m A Celebrity when it returns to screens on November 6 , with this series the first to be filmed in Australia since 2020

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Out and about: Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett had already flown to Australia, and were seen heading for lunch in Queensland that day

Charlene first joined the ITV news team in 2008, as a newscaster for the early-evening edition, and in 2014 she became the first black woman in history to present News At Ten.

In 2021, Charlene joined Loose Women as a lead anchor following Andrea McLean’s exit, and she continues to host the ITV Lunchtime News and early-evening edition, as well as ITV London.

Charlene’s arrival comes mere hours after retired England star Jill was spotted arriving in Australia after being part of the rumoured lineup.

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Look who it is! On Thursday, Loose Women star Charlene White became the latest star confirmed for I’m A Celeb mere hours after retired England star Jill Scott was spotted

Despite the lengthy flight, the former Lioness, who retired in August following the team’s historic Euros victory, was in high spirits as she strolled through the airport to head to her hotel.

Jill cut a casual figure in light-washed blue jeans with peace sign embroidery, teamed with a black T-shirt, a taupe blazer and white trainers.

The Lionesses made history this summer when they were the first English side to win a major trophy since the Three Lions won the World Cup in 1966, and a record crowd at Wembley saw Chloe Kelly score the winning goal.

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Here he comes: Jill’s arrival comes after Owen Warner was the fourth campmate confirmed to be heading into the jungle

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Joining the cast! The previous day, Coronation Street star Sue became the third star to touch down in Australia ahead of the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity

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‘It should be nice!’ It followed quickly after DJ Chris Moyles (left) and Love Island star Olivia Attwood (right), the first two stars confirmed for the 2022 lineup

Jill’s arrival comes after Owen Warner was the fourth campmate confirmed to be heading into the jungle.

And Olivia Attwood and Chris Moyles were spotted jetting to Australia ahead of filming the hit show on Tuesday.

Olivia and Chris were the first stars ‘confirmed’ for this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here after they were pictured landing at Brisbane airport.

The former Love Island star, 31, and the radio presenter, 48, who had been rumoured as members of the line-up, kept things casual as they made their arrivals on Tuesday.