Michelle Keegan returns to social media to thank fans for ‘lovely’ messages following birth of first baby with Mark Wright

They shared the joyous news that baby Palma had arrived earlier this week

New mum Michelle Keegan, 37, has broken her silence after announcing she’d welcomed her first baby with husband Mark Wright.

The TV couple announced they were expecting their first child at the end of 2024 with a gorgeous photo from the beach.

And, earlier this week, they revealed that their bundle of joy had arrived.

Michelle Keegan welcomes first baby with Mark Wright

On Wednesday afternoon (March 12), Michelle and Mark revealed they’d welcomed a baby girl.

Posting a black-and-white snap of the tot, they shared: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright. 06.03.25.”

Thank you to everyone for your lovely messages.

The name holds a special meaning for Mark and Michelle, with fans gushing over the tot’s unique moniker.

“Beautiful news and a beautiful name,” said one fan. Another added: “Gorgeous name for a gorgeous girl.”

Michelle thanked her followers for their messages (Credit: Instagram)

‘Thank you’

Celebrity friends, fans, exes and family members also flooded the couple with messages of support. And Michelle has now taken a break from nappies and night feeds to say thank you to her fans.

She shared a picture from her Essex home, complete with pink baby balloons and a rainbow out of the window.

Michelle also reshared the announcement picture of baby Palma and thanked followers for their “lovely” messages.

She said: “Thank you to everyone for your lovely messages.”

Michelle accompanied the caption with the baby feet emoji, a pink bow emoji and a bubble emoji, signalling she’s relishing her little baby bubble.

It’s claimed the couple welcomed Palma at London’s super-swanky Portland Hospital.

Michelle also shared a snap of baby balloons and a rainbow at her Essex home (Credit: Instagram)

Pregnancy announcement

The Ten Pound Poms star announced she was expecting her first child with hubby Mark, 38, on December 29.

The actress shared a photo on Instagram where she was seen standing on a beach in a white skirt and shirt. Former TOWIE star Mark, also in white, was seen walking towards her as the sun set in the background.

Ex-Corrie star Michelle posed for the pregnancy photo while on a winter holiday with Mark in Majorca in November. The empty beach abroad was the perfect opportunity to avoid people finding out.

When the news broke, fans began looking at her past photos and worked out the Our Girl star had expertly hidden her bump to avoid spilling the news too early.

An insider claimed Michelle and Mark did find out the gender, but chose not to share it on social media.

A source said at the time: “They know the sex of the baby and have told all of their loved ones. But they have decided to keep it a secret from the public so they can have something for themselves.”

Michelle Keegan would grow ‘frustrated’ when people asked when she was having a baby (Credit: The Jonathan Ross Show/ITV/)

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright had already spoken about trying for a baby

In 2019, Mark explained the pair had brought up the topic of trying for a baby many times before. However, as their working schedules continued to be hectic, it never felt like the right time.

He explained: “We say we’re going to try [for a baby] every year but something comes up with work. So it’ll be Michelle filming in South Africa and then I got the job in Los Angeles – so we think, right, we’ll try next year.”

Michelle also admitted that the constant questions on when there would be a baby Keegan ‘frustrated’ her.

She said: “I’m used to people asking me but it’s no one else’s business. Nobody else knows what goes on behind closed doors. I think that’s the reason that question affects me so much – it’s very private!

“Mark is asked about it occasionally but I’m asked every single time.”