BBC Morning Live star Dr James Greenwood speaks about surrogacy

BBC star James Greenwood has shared his excitement after revealing he is having a baby with husband Mark Titterton.

James, 37, who is the resident vet on BBC Morning Live, was congratulated by presenters Gethin Jones and Samantha Quek on Tuesday morning’s show.

Gethin said: ‘James Greenwood, congratulations, tell everyone what’s happened.’

James replied: ‘I’m going to try and do this without crying. We’re very excited to say that we are expecting a baby, me and my husband.

‘We have got an incredible surrogate and her beautiful family who are helping us out. It feels quite incredible that I’m able to say it.’

‘We’re very excited’: BBC Morning Live star Dr James Greenwood spoke about surrogacy on Tuesday morning’s episode – after revealing he’s having a baby with husband Mark Titterton

Joy: James announced the happy news in a sweet social media post from the slopes on Sunday with the two holding a baby scan

Joy: James announced the happy news in a sweet social media post from the slopes on Sunday with the two holding a baby scan

He revealed that the new arrival is expected in May and that he and Mark are ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be having a little boy.

Guests Dr Xand van Tulleken and Jowita Pryzstal also congratulated James. 

Fans were delighted by the news, with one person writing: ‘Congratulations to you both!’ while a second penned: ‘That is amazing news! I’m so happy for you both.’ 

Another said: ‘Big huge massive congratulations. yay!!! And a wee boy, I don’t think I’d not be able to find out, would have to know! 

‘Big yay to you and your husband and surrogate and their family helping give you and your husband your own family.’

It comes after James took to social media to reveal the happy news on Sunday. 

Posting a loved-up snap with his partner of 15 years, Mark, while skiing in the French Alps, James revealed a set of baby scans. 

The Bristol-born star revealed they were enjoying their last holiday with just the two of them as he shared details about their surrogacy journey.  

Announcing the news as the pair grinned in their ski goggles, the vet wrote on Instagram: ‘Some news! Having not been abroad together for nearly 4 years, it felt so perfect to be back in the sunny and snow capped French Alps this past week, to the place where we met almost 15 years ago.’

Congrats! James, 37, who is the resident vet on BBC Morning Live, was congratulated by presenters Gethin Jones (pictured) and Samantha Quek on Tuesday morning's show

Congrats! James, 37, who is the resident vet on BBC Morning Live, was congratulated by presenters Gethin Jones (pictured) and Samantha Quek on Tuesday morning’s show

Father-to-be: James revealed that the new arrival is expected in May and was also congratulated by Dr Xand van Tulleken and Jowita Pryzstal (pictured)

Father-to-be: James revealed that the new arrival is expected in May and was also congratulated by Dr Xand van Tulleken and Jowita Pryzstal (pictured)

Delighted: Fans were delighted by the news, with one person writing: 'Congratulations to you both!'

Delighted: Fans were delighted by the news, with one person writing: ‘Congratulations to you both!’

He continued: ‘Made even more poignant – this time – as the last holiday we’ll have just us two… 

‘As we are completely thrilled to share with you that in a matter of weeks we shall be welcoming the sound of tiny feet into our lives.

‘Our wonderful and INCREDIBLE surrogate and her most beautiful family, who we love so very much, have become such a massive part of our lives and words cannot begin to express how lucky we feel right now ❤️

‘Shall keep you posted, and so here begins a whole new chapter … J&M x’

James’ celebrity pals were quick to congratulate the couple, with his Morning Live co-star Kimberley Walsh posting: ‘Just the BEST news ever.’ 

Dr Scott Miller wrote: ‘Wow this is incredible news! So excited for you guys, welcome to the wonderful club of parenting (and sleepless nights, eyebags and nappies…so many nappies) ❤️’ 

DJ Sara Cox commented: ‘The best news ❤️❤️❤️❤️’ 

In February, James announced his new book For The Love Of Animals, which will tell the inside story of what it’s really like to work as a GP vet. 

Day job: James appears as the resident vet on BBC's Morning Live, and has also made appearances on CBBC

Day job: James appears as the resident vet on BBC’s Morning Live, and has also made appearances on CBBC

Announcement: James shared that the baby is due in only a few weeks time and shared details of the couple's surrogacy journey

Announcement: James shared that the baby is due in only a few weeks time and shared details of the couple’s surrogacy journey

Happy couple: James and Mark have been together for 15 years after meeting in the French Alps

Happy couple: James and Mark have been together for 15 years after meeting in the French Alps

James previously competed on season one of The Great Pottery Showdown on BBC Two in 2015, where he sent fans into a frenzy over his good looks. 

But although James won over those looking for easy-on-the-eye television, he was very nearly the first contestant to be shown the door, after judges Brymer Jones and Kate Malone criticised his work in a quick, nine-tile design challenge as ‘simple’. 

The aspiring potter managed to survive a couple of episodes before he was eliminated, despite being the least experienced in ceramics on the show.  

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