Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise became parents for the third time when they welcomed a baby girl on Sunday.
The JLS star, 36, took to Instagram to announce that they had welcomed a daughter, named Riley Skye.
Aston shared a sweet video of her happy little boy sleeping in an adorable ‘Hello world’ baby outfit and matching knit hat.
He wrote: “Hello world, my name is Riley Skye Merrygold.”
Sarah also shared the same clip and wrote: “We have someone who wants to meet you.”
Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise became parents for the third time when they welcomed a baby girl on Sunday.
The JLS star, 36, took to Instagram to announce that they had welcomed a daughter, named Riley Skye.
Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife, This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, were quick to congratulate the couple.
Marvin wrote: ‘I love you all…couldn’t be happier for you all…A GIRL! ❤’
Rochelle added: “The aunts still haven’t gotten over it.” We love you girl.’
I’m a Celebrity winner Giovanni Fletcher said: ‘Congratulations everyone! Welcome to the world Riley!’
Kimberly Wyatt added: ‘Oh wow!!!!! Congratulations’
Aston and Sarah are already proud parents of two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three.
The couple announced they were expecting their third child in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing their two children finding out they will be brothers while also showing their scan and positive pregnancy test.
A sweet clip then showed the kids kissing an ultrasound image and then applauding the happy news with their mom and dad, who tied the knot in September 2022.
Aston shared a sweet video of her happy baby sleeping in an adorable ‘Hello World’ baby outfit and matching knit hat.
He wrote: “Hello world, my name is Riley Skye Merrygold.”
Aston and Sarah are already proud parents of two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three.
Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife, This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, were quick to congratulate the couple.
The couple previously shared a sweet video montage of their family and friends’ reaction to their pregnancy reveal in November.
The couple, who started their own YouTube channel, The Merrygold Family, shared their loved ones’ reactions, while Aston captioned the video: “The one with the reactions!! The best reactions to the best news!! !’
He added: ‘The third child captures the reactions of our friends and family for the first time! Enjoy.’
Among those who learned the happy news were Aston’s bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife Rochelle, who was filmed jumping for joy and shouting “I knew it!”
Rochelle shared the video on her own Instagram page, joking: “Why am I that friend?”
The video begins with Aston and his wife showing ultrasound photos of their children as the children say they want a little sister before quickly changing their minds and opting for a brother.
Sarah kept her Instagram followers updated throughout her pregnancy and also shared a host of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showing off her baby bump.
The professional dancer sat on a chair wearing a black sports bra and a pair of jeans unbuttoned to show off her burgeoning baby bump.
She also posed for a beautiful black and white photo, wearing only a pair of underwear, while strategically placing her arm across her chest to preserve her modesty.
In other romantic snaps, Aston hugged his wife, while she was wrapped in pink organza, while they cradled her growing baby bump.
The couple announced they were expecting their third child in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing their positive pregnancy test.
Sarah kept her Instagram followers updated throughout her pregnancy and also shared a host of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showing off her baby bump.
News of the couple’s pregnancy comes a year after Aston insisted he could have no more than two children and ruled out having more children, despite calling fatherhood “the best job ever” and claiming that being a father would gave “a new purpose in life.”
He said: ‘(Being a father is) the best thing I’ve ever done. Best job ever. That gives me reasons to get up. However, when asked if he plans to have more children, he stated: “No. I can’t chase three. Two suits me.
Aston and Sarah met during a JLS tour when Sarah was working as a backup dancer over a decade ago.
He popped the question on Christmas Eve 2017, but the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postpone their big day.
They finally tied the knot in September 2022 and shared a photo of their wedding bands with the caption: “Husband and wife #MrandMrsMerrygold.”