Alex Bourne, former husband of S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens, at 47, has joyfully announced the birth of his first child with his new wife Lily, aged 31. This news follows Rachel’s recent emotional revelation about still grieving the end of her marriage. The property magnate shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a heartwarming picture of their newborn son in a white outfit.

In a touching Instagram caption, the elated couple expressed their love for their newborn son, stating how he has transformed their lives and how they cherish him deeply. The well-wishes poured in from friends and family in the comments section, congratulating the new parents and welcoming the baby boy, named Sonny, to the world.

Alex and Lily tied the knot in February after a year of dating. The new addition to their family joins Alex’s two daughters, Amelie, 15, and Minnie, 11, from his previous marriage to Rachel. Meanwhile, Rachel, who has been candid about her divorce journey, mentioned the challenges of co-parenting but emphasized their commitment to raising their daughters harmoniously.

Rachel, who is currently single, has not given up on finding lasting love despite her past relationship struggles. She shared her optimism for a future filled with love, describing herself as a “hopeless romantic” who still believes in a fairy-tale kind of love.