Ashley Banjo has become a father for the first time.
The Diversity star’s wife Francesca Abbott welcomes a baby girl into the world on Thursday (21.02.19) and they have decided to call her Rose Adura Banjo.
She wrote on Instagram: "Our beautiful daughter came into the world at 6:45pm on 21st February 2019 – weighing a healthy 8lbs 13oz.
"Her name is Rose Adura Banjo. I am in the deepest love ever with my little family @francescabanjo I love you and am so proud #nextchapter (sic)"
Ashley had previously revealed he is finding the idea of fatherhood "quite surreal", but is delighted about the prospect after the couple went through a "tough" fertility journey.
He shared last month: "It’s already quite surreal for me thinking there is a little baby Banjo on the way. A little girl. It’s been tough. People assume, I did it myself, they think, ‘If you want a baby, have one.’ It doesn’t happen like that."
Ashley and Francesca got married in July 2015, a few months after they announced their engagement.
Posting a photo of the couple on their Facebook page, dance troupe Diversity, which is led by Ashley, wrote: "Introducing Mr & Mrs Banjo ‪#‎Congratulations‬‪#‎HappyMarriedLife‬ ‪#‎NewlyWeds‬ (sic)."
Friends and family have been quick to congratulate the 26-year-old choreographer, with the photo racking up thousands of comments from well-wishers.
One wrote: "Beautiful pic, Ashley! Congratulations! Look after your beautiful bride! May luck and love shine on you both into the future! Stay strong together xx (sic)."
While another said: "A beautiful day for a beautiful couple. Many congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Banjo!!! xx (sic)."
Ashley Banjo and wife Francesca Abbott welcome baby girl
