Overview
- Shane Richie Jr said his partner Kimberley gave birth to son Cruz-Carter on 13 November at 3am, weighing 6lb 6oz.
- In his post, Richie Jr praised Kimberley as “the strongest, bravest woman I know” and said he looks forward to their life as a family.
- Coleen Nolan shared a photo holding her grandson and wrote that she was already “obsessed” with the newborn.
- ITV’s Loose Women acknowledged the news on air, with Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha and others offering congratulations.
- Coverage also notes Richie Jr has a daughter born in 2016 with former partner Emma Kivell, with reports of strained relations and disputed claims over contact and maintenance.