Former Strictly winner announces birth of second child with a sweet photo as they reveal newborn’s name
Former Strictly winner Louis Smith announced the birth of his second child in a sweet update on Tuesday.
The Olympian, 35, who won the series back in 2012, shared the newborn’s name and a series of adorable photos.
Louis and his girlfriend Charlie Bruce are already parents to daughter, Marley Valentina, three, who they welcomed in 2021.
Sharing the happy news to Instagram, he wrote: ‘Remi Monroe Smith. 7lb 9. Been a wild ride but so happy to say mum and baby are all doing ok.
‘Charlie you are so incredible to go through what you did should be so proud. Another experience that changes and shapes you from there after.’
The photo showed Charlie as she cradled Remi while Louis stood at her beside.
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Former Strictly winner Louis Smith announced the birth of his second child in a sweet update on Tuesday
Back in June, Louis announced the happy news that he was going to become a dad for a second time.
The gymnast and his girlfriend Charlie revealed they were expecting another child together in December.
Sharing a snap of the scan, Louis joked: ‘It’s so nice we had to do it twice’.
Meanwhile in her own post, Charlie wrote: ‘The best birthday present I could ask for. Due 5.12.24’.
Louis was flooded with congratulatory messages as his family and friends sent their love to the couple.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold wrote: ‘Unbelievable my guy! Congratulations to you all,’ while his wife Sarah added: ‘Congratulations lovely such wonderful news.’
The former sportsman, who keeps his personal life fairly private, welcomed his fist born during lockdown on Valentine’s day.
Since retiring he has swapped his leotard for a lens and started a career as a wedding photographer.
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Louis and his girlfriend Charlie Bruce are already parents to daughter, Marley Valentina, three, who they welcomed in 2021
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Back in June, Louis announced the happy news that he was going to become a dad for a second time
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Louis won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2012 with his partner Flavia Cacace who later left the BBC show in 2013
The former gymnast, who won a total of four Olympic medals during his sporting career, is now selling photography services to brides and grooms wanting to capture memories from their big day.
Louis is the most successful male gymnast to come out of the UK – with his bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 was Great Britain’s first Olympic gymnastics medal since 1928.
However, he announced his retirement from gymnastics in 2018 and embarked on a career in showbiz with roles in theatre productions and appearances on several reality TV shows.
Louis won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2012 with his partner Flavia Cacace who later left the BBC show in 2013.
