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BBC Ski Sunday host Jenny Jones gives birth to first baby and shares first pic

05 July 2023 , 18:15
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BBC Ski Sunday host Jenny Jones gives birth to first baby and shares first pic
BBC Ski Sunday host Jenny Jones gives birth to first baby and shares first pic

JENNY Jones from BBC Ski Sunday has welcomed her first child with her partner Dan Haines.

The TV presenter and Olympic snowboarder has given birth to a baby boy called Wilbur Jones-Haines.

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BBC's Ski Sunday host Jenny Jones has given birth to her first childCredit: INSTAGRAM
Jenny and her partner Dan are now parents to son Wilbur
Jenny and her partner Dan are now parents to son WilburCredit: INSTAGRAM

Jenny, 43, has also treated fans to an adorable glimpse of her tot by sharing some pictures that were taken as she gave him a cuddle.

Posting the snaps on Instagram, Jenny confirmed that Wilbur made his arrival into the world a fortnight ago.

She said: "Wilbur Jones-Haines ❤️ 8lbs 3oz…so in love x

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"Over the moon to have Dan by my side throughout the birth, such an incredibly powerful experience as we welcomed our gorgeous little fella into the world 22.06.23 x #snuggler #wilburlonglegs #twoweeks."

Commenting on her happy news, one of her followers replied: "Ahhh congratulations Jenny - big love to the family xx."

Another added: "Jenny’s a mummy! Congratulations darling, so incredibly happy for you all x."

And someone else gushed: "Congratulations ???????????? I have a Wilbur (he’s nearly 12 now) coolest name ever ???? Enjoy every second."

Jenny's BBC Ski Sunday co-host Chemmy Alcott also wrote: "You were made for this JJ and Dan must be sooo stoked to have a lad! Biggest hugs. Here if you need anything xx."

The couple announced Jenny's pregnancy in March and she updated fans with photos of her bump as her due date neared.

Just days before she gave birth, the winter sports star revealed how she was keeping cool as temperatures in the UK rocketed.

Jenny shared a snap of herself standing in a big bucket of cold water, admitting: "Blue bucket :) little things in life ☀️ weekend vibes #pregnancyfeet ice lollies all week and weekend please. #pregnantstyle."

In 2014, Jenny won Great Britain's first medal for a snow event at the XXII Winter Olympics. She took home bronze in slopestyle.

Jenny first began snowboarding as a teen in 1998 before taking a gap year during university to concentrate on the sport. She then decided to make it her career.

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Jenny was keeping cool in a bucket of water just before going into labour
Jenny was keeping cool in a bucket of water just before going into labourCredit: BBC
The snowboarder won bronze at the 2014 Winter Olympics
The snowboarder won bronze at the 2014 Winter Olympics

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