James Jordan is every inch the doting father as he cradles his ‘munchkin’ daughter Ella

He and wife Ola Jordan welcomed their ‘miracle’ baby girl in February.

And James Jordan proved he was loving fatherhood as he shared a sweet Instagram snap of himself cradling his baby daughter Ella on Sunday. 

The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 42, held his little ‘munchkin’ close as baby Ella stared curiously at the camera.

‘Munchkin’: James Jordan proved he was loving fatherhood as he shared a sweet Instagram snap of himself cradling his baby daughter Ella on Sunday

James was clearly relishing his new father role as he appeared to be winding the tot in the snap, with a muslin cloth seen over his shoulder. 

The star donned a pale blue shirt for the snap, while little Ella looked adorable in her pink baby grow.

The sweet post garnered several comments from fans complementing the picture, with several noting Ella looks just like mum Ola, 37. 

Meanwhile, Ola shared her own snap of baby Ella on Monday, with the cute image seeing the tot give ‘morning smiles’ for her mummy.

How sweet: Meanwhile, Ola shared her own snap of baby Ella on Monday, with the cute image seeing the tot give 'morning smiles' for her mummy

How sweet: Meanwhile, Ola shared her own snap of baby Ella on Monday, with the cute image seeing the tot give ‘morning smiles’ for her mummy

The couple also gave an insight into new parenthood as they shared a picture of Ella’s ‘first explosion’ of poo. 

James and wife Ola announced the happy news of Ella’s arrival on Instagram.

The new mother shared a sweet snap holding her little one’s hand, and gushed in the caption: ‘She’s here and she is perfect.’

James also took to Instagram to share a snap of their baby girl, as he held onto her feet and said: ‘I’m the happiest man in the world.’

Uh oh! The couple also gave an insight into new parenthood as they shared a picture of Ella's 'first explosion' of poo

Uh oh! The couple also gave an insight into new parenthood as they shared a picture of Ella’s ‘first explosion’ of poo

The couple, who have been together for 20 years, announced they were expecting their first child in September 2019 after a painful three-year battle with infertility.

Just days ago Ola Jordan proved things are going swimmingly as an extended family as she shared a touching snap of her husband and their daughter to mark his 42nd birthday.

She added a caption on the sweet snap reading: ‘Life is so precious and should be treasured. I treasure every moment with you. Happy Birthday baby. Thank you for all that you do for us. Baby Ella adores you so much’.

Ola was clearly beaming with pride as she shared the snap with her 284,000 Instagram followers to help celebrate James’ big day. 

That's my girl: Just days ago Ola Jordan proved things are going swimmingly as an extended family as she shared a touching snap of her husband and their daughter to mark his 42nd birthday

That’s my girl: Just days ago Ola Jordan proved things are going swimmingly as an extended family as she shared a touching snap of her husband and their daughter to mark his 42nd birthday

The touching post says before James revealed his father had contracted coronavirus whilst in hospital recovering from a second stroke.

The Dancing On Ice winner’s dad Alan was admitted to hospital last month after suffering a stroke, mere weeks after James welcomed his first child with wife Ola.

Whilst Alan was able to leave hospital for a brief period, he was readmitted this month with an infection in his arm, and has now tested positive for COVID-19.

Taking to Twitter on Thursday, James penned: ‘Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse! After being in hospital for nearly 2 weeks after his stroke my dad has now tested positive to coronavirus. 

Sad news: James Jordan has revealed his father is battling coronavirus whilst in hospital recovering from a stroke

Sad news: James Jordan has revealed his father is battling coronavirus whilst in hospital recovering from a stroke

Regular visits: The former Strictly star's dad Alan was admitted to hospital last month after suffering a stroke, mere weeks after James welcomed his first child with wife Ola Jordan

Regular visits: The former Strictly star’s dad Alan was admitted to hospital last month after suffering a stroke, mere weeks after James welcomed his first child with wife Ola Jordan

‘He is also fighting an infection he recently got in his arm (Cellulitis) God, please give my dad a break #StayAtHome.’

He added: ‘My dad has always been my hero. When I spoke to him he was more worried about my mum, sister & family. He kept saying “ Don’t worry about me, I’ve got this”.

‘The sad thing is today he was supposed to be transferred to another hospital where he would have a TV. He was so excited’.

Awful: Whilst Alan was able to leave hospital for a brief period, he was readmitted this month with an infection in his arm, and has now tested positive for COVID-19

Awful: Whilst Alan was able to leave hospital for a brief period, he was readmitted this month with an infection in his arm, and has now tested positive for COVID-19

Last month, James confessed he was struggling to cope during what had been the ‘most stressful time of my life’.

He tweeted: ‘Trying to juggle a new born with wife who is still recovering, my dad in hospital and the coronavirus.

‘I would like to think I’m a strong person but I’m going to admit it’s the most stressful time of my life. I’m still thinking of all of you! We must all stay safe AND #BeKind’.

Highs and lows: Last month, James was struggling to cope during the 'most stressful time of my life' as he discussed welcoming his first child and his father's hospitalisation

Highs and lows: Last month, James was struggling to cope during the ‘most stressful time of my life’ as he discussed welcoming his first child and his father’s hospitalisation

New parents: The couple, who have been together for 20 years, announced they were expecting their first child in September 2019 after a painful three-year battle with infertility

New parents: The couple, who have been together for 20 years, announced they were expecting their first child in September 2019 after a painful three-year battle with infertility