Declan Donnelly has confirmed the happy news that he and his wife Ali Astall are expecting their first child.

The presenter revealed the news by posting a sweet photo of him and Ali holding hands on their wedding day on Twitter.

He wrote: "Just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely messages. The news has sneaked out a little earlier than we had hoped but Ali and I are delighted to be expecting our first child. Thanks for all the love, we really appreciate it D x".

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Fans were quick to congratulate Dec on the happy news, posting their supportive messages under the tweet.

Dec and Ali married in August 2015, with Dec's professional partner Ant McPartlin acting as best man.

The baby news comes as Ant is taking time out from his work commitments, having been charged with drink driving last week after his Mini hit another car.

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Dec will now present the final two episodes of the current series of Saturday Night Takeaway on his own.

MORE: DEC WILL PRESENT SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY WITHOUT ANT

(Via Digital Spy)

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