Rachel Finni has welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Rae Viola Finni-Lopes.
The Love Island star, 32, who appeared on series seven of the hit ITV show in 2021, announced the happy news on her Instagram page on Friday.
Posting an adorable picture of her new arrival, Rachel revealed that Rae was born on April, 5, as she captioned the post: ‘Rae Viola Finni-Lopes’.
The reality personality, who has not revealed her partner’s identity, shared fresh-faced snaps of herself in hospital cradling Rae, who was wrapped up in a cream blanket.
In another new snap, posted to Instagram Stories the proud new parent shared a candid picture of her lying in bed cradling her new arrival as she admitted that she was in a lot of pain.
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Rachel Finni has welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Rae Viola Finni-Lopes. The Love Island star, 32, who appeared on series seven in 2021, announced the happy news on Friday
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Posting an adorable picture of her new arrival, Rachel revealed that Rae was born on April, 5, as she captioned the post: ‘Rae Viola Finni-Lopes’
Being honest with her 80,000 followers, she penned: ‘Wish I could say I was in a baby bubble – more so a pain web!!
‘I’m in extreme agony but just wanted to let you all know she’s here and perfect.
‘I’m obsessed with this little girl down to the little hairs on her ears and tiny nails on her toes.
‘She also has the best dad in the world and I have the best family and friends.’
Rachel made the announcement by posting a video of her baby bump alongside the music What A Wonderful World.
Elsewhere, the newborn could be seen sleeping peacefully while wrapped in a fluffy white towel.
The influencer’s famous pals rushed to congratulate them in the comments section, sharing their well wishes following the birth.
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The influencer’s famous pals rushed to congratulate them in the comments section, sharing their well wishes following the birth
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Rachel did not announce her pregnancy until her third trimester as she revealed her exciting news in January, 2024
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Choosing to keep the father’s identity private, Rachel instead focused her social media post on her growing baby bump
Kaz Kamwi penned: ‘ Rae, our perfect princess.’ Georgia Townend wrote: ‘Gorgeous Rae! Congratulations lovely.’
Chyna Mills commented: ‘Congratulations. Welcome to the world Rae’, while Zeta Morrison said: ‘AHHHHHHHHHHH CONGRATS’.
Rachel did not announce her pregnancy until her third trimester as she revealed her exciting news in January, 2024.
Choosing to keep the father’s identity private, Rachel instead focused her social media post on her growing baby bump.
Rachel shared a clip showing her unborn child kicking, alongside a stunning mirror selfie where she cradled her bump.
The post was accompanied by the song ‘What A Wonderful World’ and a white heart emoji.
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The post was accompanied by the song ‘What A Wonderful World’ and a white heart emoji
Fans and famous friends rushed to the comment section to congratulate Rachel
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Rachel has gone back to work in luxury travel and is the sales manager at Treehouse Hotels
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Rachel and Brad were briefly coupled up together during the last series of Love Island
Before appearing on Love Island, Rachel worked as a luxury travel specialist, organising holidays for famous people.
Rachel has gone back to work in luxury travel and is the sales manager at Treehouse Hotels.
The influencer was the third bombshell to arrive in the Love Island villa, but failed to find love and became the third contestant to be dumped.
Rachel had initially been in a pair with Brad McClelland, choosing to save him over Chuggs Wallis.
Things quickly fizzled out between the pair, with Brad showing more interest in bombshell Lucinda Strafford.
