The Chase’s Bradley Walsh becomes a grandad as he announces daughter has given birth

Bradley Walsh’s daughter Hayley, 39, revealed back in February that she was expecting and has since given birth to a boy

Bradley Walsh has spoken about becoming a grandfather for the first time.

The Chase host’s daughter Hayley Walsh, 39, revealed in February she was expecting, and she has since given birth to a baby boy.

Bradley said: “I am a grandfather! My daughter and her husband Tom have had a baby boy, who is coming up for five months old.

“It’s been tricky as during lockdown no one could get to see their grandchildren. Thank God for FaceTime – it has kept people in touch.”

Bradley joked he plans to ply his grandchild with fizzy drinks and sweet treats before handing him back to Hayley, who he has from a previous relationship.

He said: “I’m going to be a brilliant grandfather because I’ve got this trick. When the baby grows into a toddler, make sure you spend plenty of time with them, feeding them ice cream and Coca-Cola, and then give them back at just the right time and say to your children, ‘There you are, that’s what you were like.’ “

Bradley has been married to his wife Donna Derby – with whom he shares a son, his The Larkins co-star Barney Walsh, 23, – since 1997, and the couple are planning a huge bash for their silver wedding anniversary next year.

Speaking to Saga magazine, he added: “We’ll celebrate big time. I don’t know what we’ll do yet.

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“My wife is an amazing person. She provides love and stability in my life.

“You need someone you gravitate towards, no matter where you go, and they become the centre of your universe.

“Our time at home is fantastic and she really makes me laugh as well. So, it’s a great thing if you have got that in your life.”

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