‘Our hearts are so full’: Seven star, Tigers hero share baby news

Abbey Gelmi and her AFL star partner have been flooded with messages from Melbourne A-listers after sharing happy baby news.

Abbey Gelmi with baby Louis. Photo: Instagram.

Channel 7 presenter Abbey Gelmi and Richmond premiership hero Kane Lambert have announced the happy and healthy birth of their first child.

The popular AFL TV host on Tuesday night shared the first photos of their new baby, revealing to the world their son Louis James Lambert was born last week.

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“Our hearts are so full. Everyone happy, healthy and settling in at home. So grateful @kanelambert,” she posted on Instagram alongside a black and white photo of her holding their child while recovering in a hospital bed.

It was revealed in October the pair were expecting their first child and Gelmi began her maternity leave last month.

Gelmi told The Herald Sun at the time it had not been an easy pregnancy.

“While it’s been a such special time, I’ve been quite unwell,” Gelmi told the News Corp publication.

Channel 7 presenter Abbey Gelmi and partner, Richmond premiership star Kane Lambert, have announced the birth of their first child. Photo: Instagram, @abbeygelmi.

“I could not have felt more supported by my work family at Seven and I am so grateful for the grace they’ve given me, especially during the Commonwealth Games.

“It’s been a very busy few months for us and we’re excited about what’s to come.”

The happy news announced on Tuesday was warmly welcomed by the couple’s A-lister friends.

Nadia Bartel, Brit Selwood, Bec Judd and Jesinta Franklin were among those to send messages of congratulations.

Brooke Cotchin, the wife of Tigers captain Trent Cotchin was among the first to respond, writing: “Biggest Congratulations fam! The absolute best. Enjoy your magical little love bubble. Can’t wait to meet you Louis”.

Bachelor star Anna Heinrich wrote: “Congratulations, so happy for you”.

Jules Sebastian posted: “Beautiful. Congratulations”.

Australia’s Next Top Model star Brooke Hogan wrote: “Sweet boy”.

Abbey Gelmi and Kane Lambert. Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos.

Abbey Gelmi at her baby shower thrown by friend and colleague Rebecca Maddern. Picture: Instagram

Franklin wrote: “Well done Mumma. Lots of love xx”.

Judd wrote: “Congratulations gorgeous girl”.

Selwood, wife of retired Geelong star Joel Selwood, wrote: “Congratulations lovely lady. Enjoy the cuddles”.

Seven star and former Aussie Olympian Joanna Griggs also wrote: “Congratulations to you both”.

Reality TV star Tayla Broad also posted a message filled with love struck emojis.

Tigers legend Matthew Richardson and many other star players, including Jack Riewoldt, also congratulated the couple.

Gelmi served as co-host for Channel 7’s coverage of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July and last year’s Tokyo Olympics.

The Perth-raised 32-year-old recently stepped away from her 7News’ sport presenter duties due to illness.

Abbey Gelmi behind the news desk. Picture: Supplied.

Lambert represented the Richmond Tigers in 135 games after making his AFL debut in 2015, winning three premierships with the club.

The 30-year-old announced his retirement in July following a string of injuries, but the All-Australian will stay with the club as a development coach.

Lambert received the Francis Bourke award at Richmond’s Jack Dyer Medal last week, winning the prestigious accolade for a second time.

Gelmi and Lambert struck up a romance early last year after the television presenter moved to Melbourne.

It came after Gelmi’s marriage breakdown with Sky Racing presenter Ben Way, who split in 2020.

The couple got married in late 2019 after three years together.