BBC Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney has given birth to her second child, sharing the news via Instagram on Sunday. Cairney, 41, and her partner Cameron McAllister welcomed the new addition to their family last week. The couple, who became parents for the first time in August 2024, have not yet publicly revealed the name of their newborn.
Cairney posted a series of photos on Instagram, including one of her holding the baby and another of McAllister dressed in hospital scrubs. "Had another baby this week with the most beautiful goober of a man that I ever was to meet after travelling the world to find him. LOVE YOU @cameronmac815 and this miracle family," she wrote in the caption. She also added, "Posted from a sofa of in the haze of restful ecstasy and a multitude of painkillers (sic)".
Friends from the entertainment industry, including Davina McCall, Fearne Cotton, and Paloma Faith, offered their congratulations to the couple.
Cairney first announced her second pregnancy in April, posting a picture of her baby bump on Instagram with the caption: 'Together we sunbathe 'n dream'. She had previously announced the arrival of her first child in August 2024, sharing a photo of herself and McAllister with their newborn. At the time, she revealed the baby was two weeks old and described the feeling as "Never ever felt love like this. We are a fresh fam of 3, yipeeeeeeeee."
During her pregnancies, Cairney has shared updates on social media, often reflecting on her changing body. In one post, she wrote, "Our bodies are outstanding ya know, I’m rollin’ in awe of mine and yours." She met her partner, McAllister, who owns an independent coffee project, in Malawi.
Cairney began her broadcasting career at Kiss FM and Channel 4 Radio before moving to the BBC, joining Radio 1Xtra in 2008. She has hosted at Glastonbury and had her own weekday afternoon show on Radio 1 in 2011. The presenter, originally from Birmingham and now based in Scotland, has also produced radio documentaries and founded a production company.