Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has welcomed his first child, a baby daughter, with wife Liz Marsland. 

The delighted couple confirmed the news across social media on Monday – but are yet to reveal further details about the birth.

Kelvin took to his Twitter account to announce happy news, writing: ‘Our hearts are filled with love. She’s the most beautiful little thing I’ve ever seen (sic).’

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New parents: Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has welcomed his first child, a baby daughter, with wife Liz Marsland

Wife Liz also shared the news with her fans and accompanied a picture of a pink bouquet of flowers with the caption: ‘Everything pink for the little cherub #bestfeeling in the world! (sic)’ 

The childhood sweethearts previously told OK! that Liz fell pregnant during the weekend of their wedding but they waited until Christmas before telling their family.

‘We’re pretty sure Liz fell pregnant on our wedding night,’ Kelvin said. ‘We then flew to Rome for three nights.  Little did we know, there were three of us on our honeymoon!’

He added:  ‘The day I found out Liz was pregnant and our wedding day were the most amazing days of my life.’

Overjoyed: Kelvin took to his Twitter account to announce happy news, writing ‘Our hearts are filled with love. She’s the most beautiful little thing I’ve ever seen (sic)’

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Special day: Liz also shared the news with her fans and accompanied a picture of a pink bouquet of flowers with the caption ‘Everything pink for the little cherub #bestfeeling in the world! (sic)’

The couple conceived on their wedding night last year but wanted to keep the sex of their baby a surprise. 

Kelvin also admitted that he’s keen to have a ‘huge’ family with his stunning wife. 

He told the magazine: ‘I’ve always wanted to have children and become a father, without question.

‘I’ve been more certain of that than anything, even more certain than wanting to become an actor. I want five children! I do want a huge family, but ultimately, whatever will be, will be.’

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Family man: Speaking to the Loose Women panellists just three weeks before the birth, Kelvin admitted that they were looking forward to finding out if they have a little boy or girl

Appearing on Loose Women three weeks before the birth, Liz admitted she was ensuring Kelvin remained close at hand should be suddenly go into labour. 

‘I’ve become Kelvin’s side kick in case anything happens,’ she joked. ‘I’m just following him around!’ 

Kelvin also admitted they were yet to discover the sex of their child, telling the panel:’It’s our first one, we don’t know what it is yet so we’re excited to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl.’

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Just in case: Liz previously revealed she was ensuring Kelvin remained close at hand should be suddenly go into labour

The couple have been together for over a decade but wanted to wait until they were in their 30s to start a family because they wanted to enjoy their 20s together.

They married in November during an intimate ceremony attended by some of their closes friends and family members after nine years of dating. 

Kelvin’s new addition couldn’t have come along at a better time as he has just turned his back on Emmerdale after 20 years portraying Andy Sugden.

Reflecting on his departure, he told the Loose Women panellists ‘I love the show, it’s been an amazing place to work, it’s given me a great sense of purpose.

‘I’ve been lucky enough to make a living from it.’

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All over: Kelvin’s new addition couldn’t have come along at a better time as he has just turned his back on Emmerdale after 20 years portraying Andy Sugden