Congratulations to the pair!
Sophie Kasaei and Jordan BrookAuthor: Alex RossPublished 2 hours ago
It’s been a tough few months for TOWIE couple Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook, as Jordan was hospitalised with meningitis and encephalitis, but now the couple have some amazing news to share, as Sophie has given birth to their first child!
Sharing the exciting news on social media, the pair wrote: ‘A moment we had dreamed of for so long. We can’t believe he is finally here, healthy and happy.
‘Baby, Brody Jordan Daryll Brook.
‘Born 11/06/26
‘You are our little miracle who has completed us
‘Mummy and Daddy love you 💙’. (sic)
After documenting their fertility struggles over the last few years, Sophie and Jordan announced the wonderful news they were expecting their first child back in December, before confirming during the TOWIE Christmas special that their bundle of joy was due in mid-June.
The couple also enjoyed a flamboyant gender reveal on the latest series of TOWIE, where they discovered they would be expecting a little boy.
Sophie wrote at the time: ‘A fairytale ✨ 🎇
‘Yesterday was one of the most magical experiences we have ever felt. The love in one room was unbelievable all of our friends and family in one room who have each had an impact on our journey.
‘To our future baby you are so loved we are forever blessed and grateful to be your parents. We love you 🫶🏽
‘Thank you to the dream team who never fail to make these moments so breathtaking and incredible 🦋’. (sic)
Whilst Sophie was pregnant, hairdresser Jordan was rushed to hospital in March, where he underwent days worth of tests to diagnose him.
Following a number of scans, Jordan was later diagnosed with both meningitis and encephalitis, illnesses he is still recovering from now.
After 22 days in hospital, Jordan finally got the all clear to head home, telling his fans on Wednesday 1st April: ‘I’M GOING HOME 🏡🥹
’22 days in a hospital bed, broken memory from my first admission. The top 1% percent of the worst case of viral meningitis and encephilitis that my Dr has ever seen. Brain swelling, inflammation. Acute memory loss, The only memories I have are ones I would like to forget forever.
‘Let’s not dwell on the past. I have got through it, and I could never have got through this alone.
‘Firstly my @sophiekasaei_ you and my baby boy have held me up and kept me in this fight like you wouldn’t believe. You are my whole life and I love you unconditionally. I can’t wait to get in bed with you tonight and start our future as a healthy family of 3.
‘My dad @academymotorcycletraining I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am blessed and feel like 3 year old Jordan who needed he’s superman. You are my superhero my inspiration my rock, if I can be half the dad you are to my boy I will be the proudest man alive. Thank you for never leaving my side in that hospital, endless nights on the floor holding my hand – Dad I love you my best friend.
‘My Mum @sammielou7 thank you for your shifts in the hospital staying over night while still working your job. Having to take your self to the hospital and my grandad all at the same time and never cracking. You are a hell of a woman and I am so thankful I love you
‘To all my friends and family who visited endlessly, bringing me energy and joy, showing support and seeing things no friends or family should have to see. I’m eternally greatful and love you all dearly you know who you are.
‘To the Lister Ward at Basildon hospital. Drs and nurses and all staff who I feel have become a family to me. Thank you for every thing you have done for me I owe you so much. Your compassion your warmth and total understanding at times when I was being extremely scared and hard work. You never turned your backs on me. Thank you for saving my life! You are a credit to the NHS, to humanity and amazing, kind, extremely hardworking people!
‘To anyone else battling anything of this kind let this be your light – you can and will beat whatever you are going through – Never Give Up
‘JB 💙’ (sic)
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Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara
On 18th January 2026, singer Meghan Trainor and her husband Daryl Sabara welcomed a baby girl via surrogate. Calling her Mikey Moon (aww), the pair announced the news on social media, telling fans using a surrogate to have their third child was the safest option for their family: ‘Jan 18th 2026. Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate.
‘We are forever grateful to all the doctors, nurses, teams who made this dream possible. We had endless conversations with our doctors in this journey and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family. We are over the moon in love with this precious girl.’
Jessica Ledon and David Guetta
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Ellie Goulding and Beau Minniear
On 6th March 2026, ‘Destiny’ singer Ellie Goulding welcomed her second child into the world, her first with her boyfriend Beau Minniear! Taking to Instagram to share the lovely news, Ellie announced she’d given birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl.
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell and her boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she met on the show back in 2018, announced in September 2025 they were expecting their first child together! In March 2026 they confirmed the arrival of a little boy called Bowden Mark Richard Sugg.
Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan
Actors Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan announced on Christmas Eve 2025 that they were expecting a baby. The couple shared a cute video of them decorating their Christmas tree, as they open a box and take out a decoration with a baby scan on it, with the words Baby Quinlan Arriving 2026! Fast-forward to late-April 2026 and the couple welcomed a baby boy!
Sharing the news on social media, Nikki wrote: ‘Happy due date little man 🩵You blessed our lives a few days earlier than expected and filled our world with so much joy 🩵 Daddy and Mummy love you so much Son 🩵’. (sic)
Ramona Agruma and Rebel Wilson
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Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper-Dommett
TV presenter Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah Cooper announced in May that their second child, Dutch, had been born! The couple, who are already parents to their son Wilde, shared the news on social media, writing: ‘Dutch Cooper-Dommett 🤍🍼🫧✨ Super late like his Father, super long like his Mother.’
Sienna Miller and Oli Greene
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Nicola Roberts
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts confirmed on Christmas Day she was expecting her first child with her partner Mitch Hahn. Five months later in May 2026, Nicola shared the lovely news she’d given birth to a baby girl! Sharing a number of cute photos to Instagram, Nicola wrote: ‘Our beautiful baby girl is here. We haven’t stopped staring at her perfect little face or kissing her softest little head. She arrived healthy and content a couple of weeks ago at 38 weeks weighing 6.5lbs and is thriving. It’s heaven on earth with her and we can hardly believe she’s ours 🥺💕💫✨ @mitchelhahn’. (sic)
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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury
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Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook
TOWIE stars Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook welcomed a baby boy called Brody Jordan Daryll Brook on 11th June! The pair, who have publicly documented their struggles to conceive over the years, shared their lovely news to Instagram with a super cute photo alongside their son.
Congratulations to Sophie and Jordan on the birth of their baby boy!
