Zara Holland Welcomes First Child After Traumatic Birth

Love Island star Zara Holland has announced the birth of her first child with husband Elliott Love. The television personality shared the news of her son, Remi Joe Love, on Instagram, revealing she experienced a difficult C-section.

Holland, 31, who previously held the title of Miss Great Britain, posted the announcement on her Mimi Boutique shop account. She stated that Remi was born on October 7, 2026, weighing 8.6 pounds, and arrived at 42 weeks gestation. "Remi is perfect in every way, I’m so lucky to be your Mummy ❤️ we love you so much my baby boy," Holland wrote. She added, "I am slowly recovering after having a c section ❤️‍ it’s been a little traumatic to say the least but im getting stronger every day." She expressed gratitude for the support from family, particularly her husband Elliott and her mother.

Fans extended their congratulations in the comments section of the post. Holland first announced her pregnancy in May, sharing a photo of her baby bump and stating the due date was in September. The couple, who had been dating for seven years, married in a three-day wedding ceremony in Greece in 2023.

Holland gained fame on the ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2016. Her participation in the show led to her being stripped of her Miss Great Britain title after an intimate encounter with fellow contestant Alex Bowen.