Overview

• Roisin Hastie and husband Jimmy Blake announced the birth of their second child, Arlo, on May 2, 2025.
• The couple shared the news through an emotional Instagram post, with Jimmy praising Roisin’s strength during the 37-hour labour.
• Hastie delivered Arlo through a water birth, attended by midwives Eve and Gemma, as confirmed by Greg James on BBC Radio 1.
• Colleagues and fans, including Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges and Bettwyn Clover, celebrated the news with heartfelt congratulations.
• Hastie plans to take maternity leave but will return to her presenting role at BBC Radio 1 in the near future.