Chris Evans has become a father again after his wife gave birth to twins.
The 52-year-old broadcaster announced his and Natasha Shishmanian’s happy news this morning (20.09.18), revealing their little ones, a boy and girl who they have nicknamed Ping and Pong, "arrived safely", and are "happy, strong and blessed", like their mother.
A statement read out on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show said: "Ping and Pong arrived safe and well last night. Ping popped her head out at 22.10, Pong popped his head out 12 minutes later, at 22.22.
"Both healthy, both happy, strong and blessed, as was mum throughout.
"Infinite thanks to the amazing team at Frimley Park Hospital – amazing people, amazing professionals helping dreams come through. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Chris’ stand-in presenter Sara Cox said on air: "Huge congrats, beautiful news. It sounded like a night to remember."
The radio host announced in February that Natasha was expecting twins after they managed to conceive after undergoing IVF treatment.
He said: "Mrs Evans is, she is. Double trouble, twin turbo. We have known for a while, obviously. She is definitely the mother, no doubt about that."
The couple already have son Noah, nine, and six-year-old Eli, and Chris – who was previously married to fellow broadcaster Carol McGiffin and pop star-turned-actress Billie Piper – has daughter Jade, 32, from his previously relationship with Alison Ward.
Jade gave birth to her first son Teddy back in 2015, and Chris was delighted about becoming a grandfather.
He shared a photo of Teddy on Twitter, captioning the image: "Teddy Rupert is here!! Everyone is doing brilliantly. Congrats to Ma & Pa, Alison and Wardy, Sandra and Gavin. (sic)"
Chris Evans’ wife gives birth to twins
