Laura Woods says she has 'her hands full' as she cradles her baby boy in sweet new snap

Laura Woods shared an adorable update, sending fans into baby fever over her and Love Island's Adam Collard's new-born son

Laura Woods certainly has her hands full as she shared an adorable photo of her newborn son, sharing how "absolutely in love" she was with "the little guy".

Despite the eight year age gap between TNT Sports presenter, Laura, 37, and Love Island's Adam Collard, 29, the pair happily welcomed their first child, Leo, in a sweet series of posts saying "Leo Ernie Collard, our boy". The couple posted a pic where they kissed in front of a sign saying 'we're going home today", and a selfie where the new parents were smiling with little Leo in tucked away in a car seat. The mum captioned another story of baby Leo cuddled up to her chest, writing: "Thank you for all your lovely messages! Trying to reply, but hands are full with this little guy. Absolutely in love."

Adam also took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of his son in an elephant themed sleeping bad and knitted white hat, thanking viewers for "all the lovely messages and comments of our boy Leo" and promising to "get back to as many as possible soon but, for now," he's going to "keep staring at the little fella x". The 'smitten' parents have appeared to settle into parenthood immediately, the arrival of their baby boy completing their family - which already includes French Bulldog Lulu.

Laura met the the Love Island bombshell when the 2022 returnee slid into her DM's as the 2022 after appearing on Celebs Go Dating last year. After getting to know each other in December on an episode of the Getting Lippy Gossip Show, the couple made it official in 2023 and have plastered socials with their relationship since, very much in love.

In fact, the pair made it 'Insta-official' in October 2023 after Laura let it slip by 'accidentally' posting several pics of the two which we later deleted. The pair got engaged in September on a beach in St Ives. In typical fashion, the fiancé took to Instagram to show off her new ring, writing: "And just like that… You make me happy". Laura named the beach "the place we fell in love" and "now the place we got engaged", thanking Adam for making it "so special".

Renowned for his bad luck in love on reality dating shows, Adam also shared a thread of photos calling Laura his "whole world". "From dates & daiquiri's to a Fiancé & a sprog on the way, our very own little team". The arrival of said sprog has been met with a slew of comments and congratulations from a range of stars. Professional partier, Wayne Lineker made reference to Collard's previous lifestyle, writing: "No more trips to Ibiza now mate. Congratulations guys."

Sky's NBA presenter, Jay Dee, said "congratulations! You both deserve this so much". Singer Lucy Spraggan added: "Leo. Congratulations you absolute icons xxxx" - Adam had attended Lucy's Hello-covered wedding last summer with Simon Cowell walking the singer down the aisle.

Love Island stars also took to the comments: Samira Mighty sending a "huge congratulations to Adam!", typing "lots of love to you both proud of you!!!"; Luca Bish - currently in the South African villa for All Stars- was unable to hear the news however Luca's sister wrote from his account, explaining: "He’s in the villa finding his human to baby make with, but I know Luca would be chuffed for you. Congratulations". Andrew Le Page, Liam Reardon and Finley Tapp also commented their love and support.

Laura's pregnancy came as a surprise announcement in July, 2024 where Laura updated her fans of her "entering the mummy era", sharing a sonogram snap next to dog Lulu that said "Hey baby". Since the pair got together, Collard told OnlyAccounts that he was "protective" of Laura, family and friends. He had shared his wants to "get married" and "have kids".

"I've always thought, what type of person will I be? How can I protect my kids? Obviously I've never had a kid, but I don't think I'll be plastering it all over [social media]. I want them to have a fair fight and a chance not to be judged straight away" says the now father who can't seem to stop sharing baby Leo. The star also said: "As long as my really close circle knows exactly who I am, I don't care. I think you have to take everything with a pinch of salt'.

At 29, Adam has never appeared concerned by the eight year age gap between him and Laura, claiming that they "are not necessarily the average everyday couple".