LAURA WOODS has given birth to her first child with partner Adam Collard.
The hugely popular TV presenter, 37, announced her pregnancy in July.
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Laura Woods and Adam Collard have announced the arrival of their baby boyCredit: Instagram
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The couple revealed they have already taken the tot home from hospitalCredit: Instagram
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Adam revealed the new arrival’s full name was Leo Ernie CollardCredit: Instagram
Woods and Collard got engaged last year after a whirlwind romance
The TNT presenter announced she was pregnant in between Euro 2024 and the Olympics
And now she and fiance Adam, 29, have welcomed their first baby into the world.
Collard announced the happy news on Instagram, writing: “Leo Ernie Collard, our boy.”
He shared a host of snaps showing the new parents getting to grips with their bundle of joy.
Woods is seen enjoying a recovery cup of tea in hospital, before pics of the pair taking Leo home and meeting Laura’s dog Lu.
ITV host Woods worked the entire Euro 2024 campaign managing to keep the joyful news of her pregnancy a secret.
The ex-talkSPORT host went public with the news between the Euros and Olympics in the summer.
The TV presenter and award-winning journalist shared a picture of an ultrasound on Instagram, complete with her French bulldog peeking over the top.
Since then, Woods has shared regular baby bump updates with her legion of fans on social media.
However, fans had been kept in the dark as to her due date, with Woods and Collard playing their cards close to their chest.
So today’s news came as a wonderful surprise.
Laura Woods and Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard announce they are expecting a baby in adorable post
Celebs poured into the comments to wish Laura and Adam congratulations.
Wayne Lineker joked: “No more trips to Ibiza now mate. Congratulations guys.”
Finley Tapp said: “Congratulations mate x.” Andrew Le Page said: “Congratulations.”
Molly McCann-Pearson said: “Congrats you two.” Hayley McQueen said: “Huge congratulations, the most wonderful news, he is absolutely adorable xx.”
Samira Mighty said: “Huge congratulations Adam! Lots of love to you both ❤️ proud of you!!!” JayDee Dyer said: “Congratulations! You both deserve this so much.”
Eni Aluko said: “Congrats you two and welcome Leo :).” Gabriel Agbonlahor said: “Congrats.”
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Baby Leo’s due date had not been revealed by the coupleCredit: Instagram
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The new dad shared cuddles with Leo in hospitalCredit: Instagram
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The pair documented the families first journey home with the new totCredit: Instagram
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Collard included a montage of pics for his 1 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
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And Leo even got to meet Woods’ dog LuCredit: Instagram
Luca Bish said: “He’s in the villa finding his human to baby make with. But I know Luca would be chuffed for you. Congratulations.”
It has been a big 12 months for Laura, having also announced she and partner Adam got engaged in September having first started dating in 2023.
The former Love Island hunk got down on one knee on a beach in Cornwall to pop the question.
Laura told her Instagram followers about the news in a post that said: “And just like that…💍💫 You make me happy @adamcollard 🤍
“Thank you @carbisbayestate – the place we fell in love and now the place we got engaged, you made it so special 🥹 What a summer x”
The glamorous TNT Sports presenter hasn’t been shy in showing off her stunning engagement ring.
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Woods and Collard started dating in 2023 and have enjoyed a whirlwind romance
Woods has kept fans up to date with baby bump pics, but her due date was kept secret from the public
Woods and Collard can now look forward to their wedding
Woods is the lead presenter on TNT Sports for their Champions League coverage and continued her boxing work for the network throughout her pregnancy.
Adam rose to fame after appearing on Love Island – TWICE. He also took part in Celebs Go Dating.
On the show he enjoyed a whirlwind fling with Kate Moss’ sister Lottie Moss.
Prior to that, Adam’s first public romance was on Love Island where he was coupled up with influencer and Strictly star Zara McDermott.
He claims to have had 25 girlfriends.
But just weeks after splitting with Lottie, who now refuses to talk to him, he fell for Woods.
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HE was one of Love Island’s most notorious bad boys – but one woman seems to have changed all that.
Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.
The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.
It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.
Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.
“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.
“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.
“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.
“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”
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Speaking exclusively to The Sun about his romance with Laura, Adam said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
“Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
“It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.”
Just earlier this year, Adam opened up about a secret battle with addiction and depression.
While 2024 was filled with his engagement and news of expecting his first child, he called it “the hardest year of my life”.
He admitted to having a painkiller and sleeping pill addiction and struggling with his mental health.
The loved-up couple have shared a glimpse of their lives regularly on social media
Woods and Collard have been dating for over a year and are now set to get married
