JLS star Aston Merrygold and wife Sarah Louise become parents for the third time as they welcome a baby girl and reveal her sweet name

Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise have become parents for the third time as they welcomed a baby girl on Sunday.

The JLS star, 36, took to Instagram to announce that they had welcomed a daughter, called Riley Skye.

Aston shared a sweet video of their bundle of joy sleeping wearing an adorable ‘Hello world’ baby grow and matching knitted hat.

He penned: ‘Hello world, my names Riley Skye Merrygold’.

Sarah also shared the same clip and wrote: ‘We have someone who wants to meet you’.

Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise have become parents for the third time as they welcomed a baby girl on Sunday

Aston Merrygold and his wife Sarah Louise have become parents for the third time as they welcomed a baby girl on Sunday

The JLS star, 36, took to Instagram to announce that they had welcomed a daughter, called Riley Skye

The JLS star, 36, took to Instagram to announce that they had welcomed a daughter, called Riley Skye

Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife This Morning host Rochelle Humes were quick to congratulate the couple.

Marvin wrote: ‘Love you all…couldn’t be happier for you all…A GIRL! ❤’

Rochelle added: ‘Aunties still not over it. We love you baby girl’.

I’m A Celebrity winner Giovanni Fletcher said: ‘Congratulations to you all! Welcome to the world Riley!’

Kimberly Wyatt added: ‘Oh wow!!!!! Congrats’

Aston and Sarah are already proud parents to two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three.

The couple announced they were expecting their third child back in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing their two sons finding out they are set to be brothers while also showing their scan and positive pregnancy test.

A sweet clip then showed the boys kissing an ultrasound image and then cheering about the happy news with their mum and dad, who wed in September 2022.

Aston shared a sweet video of their bundle of joy sleeping wearing an adorable 'Hello world' baby grow and matching knitted hat

Aston shared a sweet video of their bundle of joy sleeping wearing an adorable ‘Hello world’ baby grow and matching knitted hat

He penned: 'Hello world, my names Riley Skye Merrygold'

He penned: ‘Hello world, my names Riley Skye Merrygold’

Aston and Sarah are already proud parents to two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three

Aston and Sarah are already proud parents to two sons, Grayson, five, and Macaulay, three

Aston's JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife This Morning host Rochelle Humes were quick to congratulate the couple

Aston’s JLS bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife This Morning host Rochelle Humes were quick to congratulate the couple


The pair previously shared a sweet video montage of their family and friends reaction to their pregnancy reveal back in November.

The couple, who have started their own YouTube channel The Merrygold Family, shared the reactions of their loved ones, as Aston captioned the video: ‘The one with the reactions!! The best reactions to the best news!!!’

He added: ‘3rd child first time capturing our friends and families reactions! Enjoy.’

Among those finding out the happy news were Aston’s bandmate Marvin Humes and his wife Rochelle, who was filmed jumping up and down in delight and shrieking ‘I knew it!’

Rochelle shared the video on her own Instagram page, quipping: ‘Why am I that friend?’

The video opens with Aston and his wife showing their sons sonogram photos as the boys say they want a baby sister before quickly changing their mind to a brother.

Sarah kept Instagram followers up-tp-date during her pregnancy and also shared a slew of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showcasing her bump.

The professional dancer perched on a chair in a black sports bra and a pair of unbuttoned jeans to show off her blossoming baby bump.

She also posed for a gorgeous black-and-white shot, wearing only a pair of underwear, while strategically placing her arm across her chest to preserve her modesty.

Other romantic snaps saw Aston embrace his wife, while she was wrapped in pink organza, as they cradled her growing belly.

The couple announced they were expecting their third child back in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing off their positive pregnancy test

The couple announced they were expecting their third child back in September by sharing a sweet video montage showing off their positive pregnancy test

Sarah kept Instagram followers up-tp-date during her pregnancy and also shared a slew of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showcasing her bump

Sarah kept Instagram followers up-tp-date during her pregnancy and also shared a slew of snaps from a stunning photoshoot showcasing her bump

The couple met during a JLS tour when Sarah worked as a backup dancer over a decade ago. He popped the question on Christmas Eve in 2017 and they tied the knot in September 2022

The couple met during a JLS tour when Sarah worked as a backup dancer over a decade ago. He popped the question on Christmas Eve in 2017 and they tied the knot in September 2022


The couple’s pregnancy news comes a year after Aston insisted he could not handle more than two children and ruled out having more kids – despite branding fatherhood ‘the best job ever’ and stating being a dad gave him ‘a new purpose in life’.

He said: ‘[Being a dad is the] best thing ever. Best job ever. It gives me reason to get up.’ However, when asked if he plans to have any more children, he stated: ‘No. I can’t chase three. Two is good for me.’

Aston and Sarah met during a JLS tour when Sarah worked as a backup dancer over a decade ago.

He popped the question on Christmas Eve in 2017, but the coronavirus pandemic forced them to put their big day on hold.

They eventually tied the knot in September 2022, sharing a picture of their wedding bands with the caption: ‘Husband and Wife #MrandMrsMerrygold.’

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