Michelle Keegan gives birth to first baby with Mark Wright as newborn’s gender is revealed and couple share sweet name

MICHELLE Keegan has given birth to a baby girl with husband Mark Wright.

Friends say Fool Me Once actress Michelle, 37, gave birth last week with Heart FM DJ Mark, 38, by her side.

The actress revealed she was expecting her first baby with Towie favourite Mark back in December.

The Sun then confirmed the TV favourite was “weeks” from giving birth.

Michelle and Mark – who have been married for nine years – shared their happy pregnancy news on Instagram.

They posted a photo of Michelle cradling her growing baby bump on the beach.

Michelle, dressed in a chic white outfit with an off-the-shoulder jumper and matching skirt, couldn’t stop smiling as Mark walked towards her, wearing a coordinated outfit.

They captioned the post: “2025 is going to be a special one for us…”

Michelle and Mark’s friends then inundated them with messages after their Instagram post went live.

Shortly after, they shared their stunning staircase transformation as they prepared for the tot’s arrival.

Meanwhile, Michelle has been candid in letting slip her pregnancy cravings.

WORKING MUM

Michelle was working in the run-up to giving birth, and revealed how her Brassic character Erin would hide her baby bump in bulky clothing.

The screen star – who is filming the seventh and final series of the Sky series – denied her loveable character will be pregnant on-screen and told Grazia magazine: “No, I’m just wearing lots of big jumpers and coats.”

Mark Wright's career timeline

Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.

The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular): Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos. I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011): After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter. Heart (2012-2017; 2019 – present): Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019. Strictly Come Dancing (2014): The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge. The Dengineers (2015-2017): Mark was a co-presenter of the children’s programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes. Extra (2017-2020): Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years. The Bachelor UK (2019): A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark’s version of the programme aired on Channel 5. The Challenge UK (2023): Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023. Clean It, Fix It (2024 – present): Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.

Michelle was spotted on-set giving a glimpse of her baby bump in a huge green overcoat.

The expectant mum was also seen grinning with her co-stars as she pulled on a cosy pink puffa jacket for a group snapshot.

Michelle also covered up when she reunited on set with ex Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley.

Previously, we reported how filming for Michelle’s series in Cheshire caused havoc for fellow TV star Molly-Mae Hague.