Laura Whitmore has announced the birth of her second child with husband Iain Stirling, revealing the baby arrived ‘unexpectedly early’ last month. The former Love Island presenter shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude to the NHS maternity team who cared for her during the delivery. Whitmore, 39, and Stirling, 36, are already parents to a daughter born in 2021.
In a post on Instagram, Whitmore wrote that while she had intended to keep the pregnancy private, she felt it important to acknowledge the ‘incredible’ NHS staff who supported her. She did not disclose the baby’s name or sex, asking for privacy as the family adjusts. The announcement comes as a surprise to fans, as Whitmore had not publicly confirmed she was expecting a second child.
Whitmore and Stirling, who met on the set of ITV2’s Love Island in 2016, married in a private ceremony in 2020. Stirling is best known as the voice of Love Island, providing comedic narration for the dating show since its reboot in 2015. The couple have largely kept their family life out of the spotlight, though Whitmore has occasionally spoken about the challenges of balancing motherhood with her media career.
The news has drawn warm reactions from fellow TV personalities and fans. Whitmore’s post was flooded with congratulatory messages, including from former Love Island contestants and colleagues. She has not yet indicated when she plans to return to work, having recently stepped back from her BBC Radio 5 Live show and other commitments.
Whitmore’s career began in Irish television before she became a household name in the UK as host of Love Island from 2020 to 2022. She has since presented documentaries for BBC Three and Channel 4, and is a regular contributor to ITV’s This Morning. Her husband Iain Stirling continues to voice Love Island, which airs on ITV2 and is available on ITVX.