JAMES Bye has become a father for the fourth time.
The EastEnders’ actor’s wife shared the happy news today after a very long labour, full of “drama”.
Sharing the first pictures of their son, Victoria, 40, wrote: “Oh baby…. He’s here…
“After a long induction, a long labour, lots of ups & downs & all the drama along the way (oh don’t you worry I’ll be filling you in on everything… ☺️) our hearts are near to bursting with the arrival of our precious baby boy…"
She continued: “I just can’t believe I have him, here, in my arms, safely home and ours to keep for always. It still hasn’t sunk in… I’m definitely still in shock and I still can’t believe he’s mine.
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“It’s been a long old journey to get him and now as he lays against my chest, whimpering softly, already starting to root for some booby time I feel like I’m the luckiest mama in the land.
“I’m soaking it all in. Letting my hair sit like a birds nest on my head, letting the washing pile up, letting the hours while away as I hold him, and sniff him (oh that smell) because I’ve waited so long for this moment. And I’m loving every second… xx"
Victoria, who has been married to the Martin Fowler actor since 2012, added: “The boys are all besotted, James is in love, there’s so much that’s happened, ooh I just can’t wait to fill you in… but for now - we just wanted to say thank you.
“To our friends, family & all of you lovely lot… all of your support & kindness & messages. Well, It’s meant the absolute world.
“I’m going to take a few days to cocoon away and let my sleep befuddled brain catch up & then I’ll be back with all the details. And ALL the baby spam.
“Much love… The Byes (all SIX of us! ) xxx.”
Victoria revealed she was being induced last week and fans had been eagerly awaiting her announcement.
James - who appeared on the most recent series of Strictly - and Victoria are already parents to Edward, aged eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three.
The couple's famous pals rushed to congratulate them.
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Dannielle Harold commented: “Ohhhh congratulations.”
Gregory Finnegan added: “Huge congrats guys! Can’t wait to meet the wee chap.”
While Ricky Champs wife said: “He’s here ???????????????????????? congratulations you guys, what a little cutie!”
