Congratulations to Fearne Cotton on the birth of her first baby! She and partner Jesse Wood (son of Ronnie Wood) welcomed their son, who they have named Rex, today. She announced the news via Twitter, saying:

She went on maternity leave from Radio 1 over Christmas in 2012, with Sara Cox covering her show, and Kelly Brook taking her place for Celebrity Juice until she returns. 

Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood at Liam Gallaghers fashion collection launch

A very pregnant Fearne Cotton with baby-daddy Jesse Wood

Her numerous celebrity pals also utilised Twitter to thank the joyous couple:

Jesse and Fearne have been dating since 2011. He has two children with his ex-wife Tilly Wood, and also plans to marry Fearne! Speaking to the Sun last year, he said, "We are definitely going to walk down the aisle. We just haven't decided when. We are living together and I am so excited about the baby."