Yahoo News X Factor star Katie Waissel reveals name of newborn son
Former The X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother star Katie Waissel and her partner Andy Speer have welcomed their first child into the world, a baby boy named Hudson.
Waissel - known for giving us iconic reality TV moments like that time she gave up and sat on the floor mid-song, and "My grandmother's more famous than you and she sucks dick" - gave birth over the weekend after what she called "a legendary 24 hr labor".
The star made the announcement in an Instagram post, alongside an adorable photo of the couple holding their little baby.
A post shared by Katie Waissel (@katiewaisselofficial) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:09am PDT
The post reads: "Andy and I are elated to announce the birth of our darling son Hudson. Born at 2:25am on 07.21.18, our Little Man made his big debut after a legendary 24 hr labor.
"Mummy and Baby are doing great, Daddy is already on diaper duty! Baby Hudson we both love you incredibly and unconditionally, and are eternally grateful to be on this journey called life with you.
"Here is to our next chapter. Love Mama Bear x".
The couple announced the pregnancy in January, revealing that they were expecting a boy.
At six months in, Waissel shared a heartfelt post about how she has "never been more excited and scared and nervous in my life".
"As a first time mum," she added, "reading and researching how to be 'a great parent' can't even begin to prepare you for the emotional ride you embark on throughout pregnancy to get you there."
Congrats, guys!
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