By The Evening Whirl
In a surprise revelation that’s set to warm hearts across the UK, beloved television presenter Declan Donnelly has confirmed that his wife, Ali Astall, is pregnant with twins — for the third time — following a successful IVF journey.
The news, shared discreetly with close friends and only recently leaked to select press circles, comes as a joyful twist in the couple’s ongoing path to parenthood. The pair, who already share two children — Isla (born in 2018) and Jack (born in 2022) — are said to be over the moon at the prospect of welcoming two more into their growing family.
“They were stunned when the scan showed two heartbeats again,” a close friend of the couple revealed. “They never imagined they’d be blessed with twins — again. It’s a miracle.”
Dec, known for his long-standing on-screen partnership with Ant McPartlin, has always been fiercely protective of his private life. But insiders say he’s been quietly glowing in recent weeks, noticeably cutting down on public appearances to spend more time at home.
The couple’s road to expanding their family hasn’t been without challenges. It’s understood that this latest pregnancy came after months of emotional highs and lows during IVF treatment. Friends say Ali, 46, has shown incredible resilience throughout.
“She’s handled it with grace, as always,” said another source. “They’ve been through a lot together, and this news has brought such light to their lives.”
While the Donnellys haven’t made a formal announcement, fans have noted Ali’s absence from recent events and Dec’s increasingly home-focused schedule. With the twins expected later this year, it’s clear their family life is about to get much busier — and even more joyful.
No word yet on the names — but knowing Dec, they’ll be meaningful, and maybe even a little cheeky.
And with Ant recently becoming a dad himself, it looks like the nation’s favourite duo may be trading punchlines for playdates in the not-so-distant future.