I'm A Celeb's Babatunde Aleshe's wife has given birth to their second child

28 September 2023 , 12:46

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The I'm A Celeb star Babatunde has become a dad again (Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Babatunde Aleshe has announced his wife has given birth to their second child.

The funnyman revealed the incredible news on Instagram after Leonie and the reality star welcomed the new arrival. He went on to tell fans he will postponing his stand-up shows in the wake of the fantastic news as fans rushed to sent their congratulations to the family.

The 36-year-old wrote on social media: "Just want to say a big thank you to everyone for your lovely messages and for understanding my decision to reschedule my tour dates. My new born daughter is well and my wife is resting. Family first."

Babatunde was the fifth celebrity to leave the I'm A Celeb jungle (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The couple, who already share six-year-old son Judah, hosted a gender reveal party this summer to share the news they were expecting a second child with the world. They married back in 2015 before starting their family a few years later.

The comedian told his 130,000 followers before the birth that because the overdue tot was taking her time, he would have to postpone some of his gigs next month. He wrote: "We’re so sorry to move tonight’s show as well as all shows up until 20th October due to the birth of my daughter being born overdue. I have had to make the decision to move these dates so I can be with my family at this time."

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"New dates will be released and allocated for everyone that purchased tickets. I look forward to seeing you soon and giving you a fantastic show. Old dates are listed here and new dates will be released with plenty of time to plan."

Babatunde - the fifth star to leave the jungle last year - said he enjoyed his time on the show but "needed his freedom back" and was ready to leave. He also accidentally chucked his Champagne everywhere immediately after leaving camp when joining Ant and Dec and had to be given a fresh glass.

Amy Denman