Dermot O’Leary and his wife Dee Koppang have named their son Kasper.
The radio presenter, 47, announced the news live on his BBC radio show on Saturday morning, dedicating a song to the newborn.
He and Dee, 41, became parents for the first time after welcoming a baby boy 10 days ago.
‘With a K!’ Dermot O’Leary and his wife Dee Koppang have namred their son Kasper
Dermot returned to work on Saturday after he and Dee welcomed their first child and played a song by Elbow, dedicating it to Kasper.
He revealed this was the track that he was born to and explained the reasons behind his son’s name.
‘My lovely son came into the world ten days ago accompanied by Guy Garvey’s Elbow. So forgive this moment of brief self-indulgence while we play the song that accompanied that.
‘This is for you Kasper with a K – my wife is very insistent on that. Kasper Koppang O’Leary welcome to the world!’
Baby news! The presenter took to Instagram to announce the news as he gushed he was ‘enjoying the cuddles in a new born bubble’
He also joked that the sleepless nights will have him taking power naps between playing songs, and made a nod to this with The Beatles song I’m Only Sleeping.
Under an Instagram post of himself looking a little tired on his return to the studio, one follower commented: ‘Asleep standing up?’
The presenter took to Instagram to announce the news as he gushed he was ‘enjoying the cuddles in a newborn bubble’ last week.
Posting a sweet photo of the personalised baby grow, Dermot revealed he and Dee welcomed a son together, after first announcing that they were expecting in February.
Oh baby! Dermot and Dee became parents for the first time after welcoming a baby boy last week
In his post, Dermot penned: ‘Welcome to the world baby Koppang O’Leary… We’re delighted to announce that we’ve had a baby!
‘A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz.
‘Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble… cats yet to be 100% convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x.’
Queen: Just a day before their son was born, Dermot revealed that he and Dee were celebrating their impending arrival with a ‘summer solstice’ theme baby shower
Just a day before their son was born, Dermot revealed that he and Dee were celebrating their impending arrival with a ‘summer solstice’ theme baby shower.
Taking to Instagram earlier in the year, they shared a fun picture of a message board decorated with a floral wreath which said ‘Koppang O’Leary productions’ would be welcoming a ‘new arrival coming soon’.
In the post Dermot penned: ‘We’re pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little Koppang O’Leary…’
Lovely: Dermot and his wife Dee announced in February that they were expecting their first child together
Dee debuted her baby bump for the first time at the British Academy Film Awards 2020 Nominees’ Party in February.
Since then, the private couple have shared rare glimpses of Dee’s pregnancy during lockdown.
In April, the Norwegian producer and director showcased her growing baby bump as she revealed she had to do Dermot’s hair and make-up for the One World Together highlights show.
Dee joked: ‘No pressure… had to do @radioleary hair & make up for tonight’s @bbcone @glblctzn live show… (7.15pm).
‘Apologies in advance if he looks orange on the show There’s only so much @sarahexley1 could teach me on a Zoom tutorial…’
Big news: Dee debuted her baby bump for the first time at the British Academy Film Awards 2020 Nominees’ Party in February (pictured)
The presenter’s news sparked a slew of congratulatory posts from stars including Holly Willoughby, Tamzin Outhwaite and Ruth Langsford.
Dermot tied the knot with Dee in 2012 after ten years together at St Mary’s Church in Chiddingstone, Kent.
It proved to be a star-studded occasion with guests including Holly Willoughby, James Corden and Bear Grylls.
In 2015 Dermot hinted that he was ready to start a family with wife Dee, telling Fabulous Magazine: ‘I definitely want kids, but I’ve got a very busy wife with a very busy life.
Baby joy: Since then, the private couple have shared rare glimpses of Dee’s pregnancy during lockdown (pictured at the BAFTAs in February)
‘It’s not fair for me to say, ”I want kids now”. I do want kids with my wife, but I want them when we both think it’s the right thing to happen.’
Late last year ahead of his seventh wedding anniversary, Dermot also spoke about the secret to his happy relationship, telling Fabulous: ‘It’s a work in progress, isn’t it?
‘The key for me is giving each other space, not giving each other a hard time and actually having fun together. And we do.’
Dermot and Dee met in 2002 when they worked for the same TV production company, and got engaged in New York in December 2011.
Happy couple: Dermot and Dee met in 2002 when they worked for the same TV production company, and got married ten years later in 2012 (pictured in February 2019)