BBC Radio 1's Katie Thistleton Welcomes First Child
New Beginnings: Life as a Family of Three
BBC Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton has become a mother for the first time, sharing the joyous news with fans on social media. Posting a touching black-and-white photo, she and her husband proudly introduced their newborn son, Reuben Alexander Harris.
In an emotional caption, Katie expressed her overwhelming love and gratitude:
"Reuben Alexander Harris was born on March 6th, and he is THE CUTEST THING EVER. The love I have for my incredible husband and this tiny person we’ve created is almost too much to bear. I feel complete! I’m so grateful for our family and friends, and I’m in awe of all the parents I know. A huge thank you to the incredible obstetricians, pediatricians, and midwives—I’ll never be able to put into words the feeling I had when I first saw him. We’re loving our new life as a family of three and feeling so incredibly blessed."
Messages of Love and Congratulations
The heartfelt post was met with an outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and fans. Fellow radio presenter Will Manning commented, “The biggest congratulations!” while actress and comedian Ellie Leach added, “Congratulations!!!!” TV star Emma Barton responded with a series of heart emojis, and fellow Radio 1 presenter Jordan North wrote, “He’s a little beaut! Can’t wait to meet him! Sending all my love—so, so happy for you both.” TV host Rhys Stephenson also chimed in, saying, “Beautiful name, gorgeous baby, radiant parents. Congrats you two!”
Katie's Unique Pregnancy Announcement
Katie originally revealed her pregnancy in a playful way on Radio 1 last year while on air with Mollie King and Matt Edmondson. She asked them to check their most recent WhatsApp messages before casually dropping the big news. Moments later, she excitedly revealed:
"I just sent Matt and Mollie a scan photo with a message saying, ‘Me and Alex are having a baby!’ I was so nervous something would go wrong—like the WiFi failing at the worst moment!"
She also shared a sweet detail about her son's arrival, explaining, “Reuben means ‘behold, a son,’ and he was born to the sound of The Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun—which I’m completely obsessed with.”
A Celebrated Radio Career
Katie is best known for co-hosting Going Home with Vick, Katie, and Jamie on BBC Radio 1. Before this, she presented Life Hacks and The Official Chart: First Look alongside Vick Hope.
As she embarks on this exciting new chapter of motherhood, fans and friends alike are sending their warmest wishes to Katie, her husband, and baby Reuben.