The Monday edition of This Morning began with a thrilling baby announcement from host Ben Shephard. Shephard, alongside co-host Cat Deeley, extended their congratulations to colleague Sian Welby who gave birth to her daughter, Ruby, last week. In an exuberant opening, Ben initiated the show saying: "Welcome to your first of the week, the music is playing because we are feeling baby love this Monday.
" Cat joined in, humorously mentioning: "We are, you can almost smell them," before Ben clarified: "The good bits, not the bad bits. We are kicking off the show with very wonderfully happy news. We have a new addition to add to This Morning.
" Introducing the latest arrival, Cat revealed: "Yes, lovely Sian Welby has given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Her name is Ruby and she is absolutely gorgeous. Both mum and baby are doing well and Sian is kindly taking her very few precious spare moments to let us know how she is doing.
" Sian graced the screen via video link, whereupon Ben and Cat enquired about her recent experiences. She replied: "You know what? Yes, I'm tired, I'm delirious, but it is the best thing I have ever done and I'm just absolutely over the moon, I'm in love, and I'm loving every second despite you know it being absolute carnage at times," reports . Ben proceeded to inquire: "There is a big buildup and obviously, you're pregnant for a very long time and understanding what it's going to be like to hold your baby.
What was that moment like?" The former Capital radio .
