Diversity creator Ashley Banjo has revealed he's going to become a dad for the first time, with his wife Francesca expecting the couple's first child. Ashley, who found fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, announced the couple's happy news on Instagram, with a super cute photo confirming they are expecting a baby girl.
Sharing a snap of himself with little pink shoes around his neck as Francesca held up a baby scan, Ashley wrote, 'I am so excited to finally share the news that we are having a baby!! Now the time has come to finally say this out loud I have no idea what to say! I don’t know if words alone can explain how full of joy and happiness we both are. It has been a more difficult journey to this point than most people know but we are now here with one of the most precious gifts in the world... A little girl!'
He then added, 'I have so many strong and incredible women around me, I know she will have great examples to follow. Especially this woman right here - my wife and my rock. You are going to be the best mum in the world. I’m so excited to see our little one grow up and if by any chance she wanted to be like her daddy and bust a few moves, I’ve already got the dancing shoes covered! Can’t wait to meet you little sweetie 🙏🏼🙌🏽😄❤️ #firstbaby #nextchapter #family'. [sic]
Fans were quick to comment on the snap, congratulating the happy couple on their lovely news. One user wrote, 'Massive congratulations both ❤️', with another adding, 'Congratulations!! Parent hood is the best thing ever!!!'.
See which other celebrities have welcomed babies in 2018:
Celebrities who've welcomed babies in 2018 (radio)
1 of 35Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West welcomed their third child via a surrogate in January. The couple later confirmed they've called her Chicago West.
2 of 35The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a baby boy at 11.01am on Monday 23rd April. They decided to call him Prince Louis.
3 of 35Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy
Footballer Peter Crouch and model Abbey Clancy welcomed their third child into the world in January, a baby boy called Johnny.
4 of 35Natasha Bedingfield
'Unwritten' singer Natasha Bedingfield welcomed her first child into the world in January.
5 of 35Ore and Portia Oduba
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba and his wife Portia welcomed their first child, a baby boy called Roman.
6 of 35Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey
Former Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle became a dad for the first time when his girlfriend Emma McVey welcomed a baby boy called Chester Raymond in January.
7 of 35Danny and Georgia Jones
McFly star Danny Jones and his wife Georgia welcomed their first child, a baby boy called Cooper Alf in January.
8 of 35Heidi Range and Alex Patakis
Former Sugababes singer Heidi Range and her husband Alex Partakis welcomed a baby girl into the world called Aurelia Honey Partakis.
9 of 35Aston Merrygold and Sarah Richards
Former JLS singer and 2017 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Aston Merrygold and his partner Sarah Richards welcomed a baby boy called Grayson Jax.
10 of 35Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
After keeping her pregnancy a 'secret' for nine months, Kylie Jenner revealed she welcomed a baby girl called Stormi with her boyfriend Travis Scott on 1st February.
11 of 35Coleen and Wayne Rooney
After a turbulent 2017, Coleen and Wayne Rooney welcomed their fourth child in February, a baby boy called Cass Mac.
12 of 35Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo welcomed their second child into the world in February 2018. The couple welcomed a baby girl called Gio Grace.
13 of 35Robin Thicke and April Love Geary
'Blurred Lines' singer Robin Thicke and his girlfriend April Love Geary welcomed a baby girl called Mia into the world in February.
14 of 35Zoe and Brendan Cole
Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole and his wife Zoe welcomed a baby boy in March.
15 of 35Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas
Singer Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas welcomed a baby boy into the world in April, calling him Xander Robert Selwyn Levitas.
16 of 35Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian welcomed her first child with her boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The couple called their daughter True Thompson.
17 of 35Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their second child together on the 17th May. Chrissy later revealed the baby's name was Miles Theodore Stephens.
18 of 35Adam and Caroline Thomas
Former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas and his wife Caroline welcomed their second child into the world in May, a baby girl!
19 of 35Cher Lloyd
Former**** X Factor**** star Cher Lloyd welcomed a baby girl called Delilah-Rae with her husband Craig Monk in May.
20 of 35Eva Longoria Bastón and José Bastón
Eva Longoria Bastón and her husband José welcomed a baby boy called Santiago Enrique Bastón into the world on Tuesday 19th May.
21 of 35Zara and Mike Tindall
Zara and Mike Tindall welcomed their second daughter into the world in May.The news was released in a statement by Buckingham Palace, it read, 'Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz.
22 of 35Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair
Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan and her fiancé Scott Sinclair welcomed their second child into the world in June, a baby girl called Delilah Ruby Sinclair.
23 of 35Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty welcomed their second child in June, a baby boy called James Patrick Kielty.
24 of 35Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne
EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa welcomed her second daughter into the world with her husband Dan Osborne. The couple decided to call her Mia.
25 of 35Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black announced the birth of their first child with some very cute photos. The baby was named Robbie Ray Black-Daley. Robert is the name of Tom's late dad and also his middle name.
26 of 35Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato
Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato welcomed their third child, a little girl, in July 2018. Luisana took to Instagram to post a photo of the little girl's hand, showing her hospital band.
27 of 35Joe Wicks AKA The Body Coach and Rosie Jones
Joe Wicks and his girlfriend Rosie Jones announced their pregnancy in May 2018, and she gave birth to their daughter two months later on 29th July.
28 of 35Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
Newlyweds Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews welcomed a baby boy into the world on September 5th.
29 of 35Robbie and Ayda Williams
After keeping the pregnancy a secret, Robbie and Ayda welcomed a baby girl called Collete (Coco) Josephine Williams, via a surrogate in September.
30 of 35Christine and Frank Lampard
TV presenter Christine Lampard and her husband, former England footballer Frank Lampard, welcomed their first child together in September. The pair welcomed a baby girl into the world called Patricia Charlotte Lampard.
31 of 35Josie Gibson
Former Big Brother winner Josie Gibson welcomed a baby boy called Reggie-James in September. Her waters broke at her baby shower!
32 of 35Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa
American actress Kate Hudson and her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa welcomed a baby girl into the world in October. The couple decided to call her Rani Rose Hudson.
33 of 35Pippa Middleton and James Matthews
Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews welcomed a baby boy into the world on Monday 15th October, the same day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed they were expecting.
34 of 35Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
Former Disney star Hilary Duff announced that she'd given birth to a baby girl with her boyfriend Matthew Koma, who she's been in a relationship with since January 2017. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, 'Banks Violet Bair❤ufe0f this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic ✨' [sic]
35 of 35Jennie McAlpine and Chris Farr
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine welcomed her second child into the world in October, a baby girl called Hilda.
Ashley's younger brother, Jordan Banjo, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity back in 2016, also congratulated the couple. The 25-year-old shared a cute photo of his brother holding his own baby, which he welcomed into the world in May, admitting how 'proud' he is.
Jordan wrote, 'My big bro is going to be a DAD🙌🏾 @ashleybanjogram & @francescabanjo I’m so proud of you guys😭❤️ you’re already the best aunty and uncle to my little Cass (as you can see Ash’s huge smile holding his nephew😁) and I can’t wait to see the banjo family get even bigger! Love you guys, and I know Cass is buzzing to have a beautiful little cousin to play with❤️'. [sic]
As well as his success in dance troupe Diversity, Ashley has appeared on a number of different TV shows as a judge, including Got To Dance, Dance Dance Dance and Dancing On Ice.
Although nothing has been confirmed by bosses, Ashley is expected to return to the Dancing On Ice panel when the show returns in 2019.
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