Strictly star Karim Zeroual becomes a dad and reveals baby daughter’s name and sweet first pic
STRICTLY star Karim Zeroual has become a dad for the first time.
The presenter, 30,and his partner Yazminn Greene have welcomed a little girl and revealed her adorable name, along with the first snap of their new arrival.
On instagram, he posted a video of the little one in which he announced what he had called her.
Karim wrote: Zayna Romy Zeroual. Born 11th March 2024.
“Love you for eternity! Welcome to the world Squidge!”
The video featured various snaps, including little Zayna wearing a cute hat with the slogan ‘Born in 2024’ written on it.
Other shots showed both Yazminn and Karim cuddling their bundle of joy in hospital, as well as Karim getting shirtless for some skin-on-skin contact with his sweet baby girl.
He also invited fans in on the couple’s journey after leaving the hospital, showing cute pics of him sleeping next to his daughter and Yazminn holding her in their kitchen.
Karim and Yazminn were soon inundated with well wishes from friends and fans.
“Oh my God!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!” wrote former Strictly pro and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara.
Her fellow pro Nadiya Bychkova added: “Congratulations,” followed by a heart emoji.
Amy Dowden, who was partnered with Karim on the 2019 series of Strictly where they finished as runners up, also sent her congrats.
Former Strictly champ and documentary maker Stacey Dooley weighed in with: “No STOP!”
Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley commented: “Oh darling!!!!! She’s so gorgeous. Huge congratulations loves.”
And Ferne McCann also gushed: “Omg stop it now she is so special.”
Karim announced the happy news that he and Yazminn were expecting just three months ago.
He revealed in January:: “It’s been a minute family! I’m back with my proudest news yet!
“Baby Zeroual coming March 2024 You are so loved already baby girl.”