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10th Jan 2015

Comedian Jason Manford And Girlfriend Lucy Dyke Welcome Baby Girl

Jason announced the news on his Facebook page.

Cathy Donohue

Comedian Jason Manford and his partner Lucy Dyke have welcomed a baby girl.

Jason announced the news on his Facebook page and couldn’t resist a joke, writing: “What a week! After a worrying few days at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester, I would like to welcome Arnie Van Damme Sergio Yaya Barry Bat-Manford to this world.

“A beautiful 7 pound 10 girl! Mum & baby doing very well!

This is Jason’s first child with BBC producer Lucy and their little girl was born after a 55-hour labour, according to reports.

The popular funnyman split from wife Catherine in May 2013.

They have four children, three girls and a boy.