ITV Lorraine star delighted as they share sweet baby news live on air

Lorraine's Dr Hilary Jones was left delighted on Thursday's show as he proudly announced the arrival of his grandchild live on air.

During his medical segment, guest host Christine Lampard congratulated him on welcoming another grandchild to which the proud grandfather shared details from the birth.

Christine, 45, said: "Hilary, firstly, congratulations, grandad again!" to which Dr Hilary went on to thank the as he shared details from the birth of his grandchild, praising all the staff involved in welcoming the newborn.

Dr Hilary said, "I know! I just wanted to say here's a picture of my daughter's baby being born by caesarean section. People talk about the NHS being broken, but this was a moment of fantastic, five-star, wonderful experience at Kingston Maternity Hospital.

"Baby born by elective caesarean section, too young female obstetrician surgeons, lovely atmosphere in the room, everything went perfectly, couldn't recommend them highly enough. Where the NHS works well, it is fabulous, thank you Kingston!" to which Christine said: "Congratulations!"

It comes as Lorraine's very own Lorraine Kelly recently became a grandmother for the first time. In a sweet show earlier this month, 30 years on since Lorraine sat next to Dr Hilary on the Lorraine sofa with daughter baby Rosie in her arms, she was now joined by her beautiful granddaughter Billie.

Back in September, Lorraine revealed she had become a grandmother while speaking to and Ed Balls on . Calling the newborn "beautiful," Lorraine shared that her daughter Rosie and her partner Steve had taken to parenthood extremely well.

At the time, she commented: "It's just, it's brilliant! Everybody said to me you won't believe how much you'll love this little tiny thing, and of course you do, but it's amazing to see your own child having a wee baby. It's just lovely, it's wonderful. I can't stop smiling!"

Her colleagues were quick to share their congratulations on the new arrival within her family, along with an unexpected video from a royal. During an episode of her show, Sarah Ferguson wasted no time in welcoming Lorraine to the "granny club".

In the clip, she said, "Yaay, this is incredible! You are part of the Granny Club. Well done, Lorraine. I'm so proud of you, and I long to see you soon and give you a big hug. Of course, I'm sending you one little children's book for your lovely new grandchild. Well done, indeed.

"I'm so thrilled for you. I wonder if you'll be called GG or Granny? Or, Hmm, lovely Lorraine? No, I think Granny. Welcome to the Granny club, lots of love see you soon!"

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