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Baby joy for Calvin Harris and Vick Hope

Vick Hope and Calvin Harris shared their happy news on social media
Vick Hope and Calvin Harris shared their happy news on social media

DJ Calvin Harris has welcomed his first child with his wife, BBC radio presenter Vick Hope, and described his wife as a "superhero".

The 41-year-old One Kiss star shared the news on social media that their son, Micah, was born on 20 July.

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Calvin and Micah Harris Pic: Courtesy of Instagram @calvinharris

The DJ posted a series of photographs on Instagram on Monday, along with the caption: "20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here!"

Harris added: "My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah."

The comments section was flooded with congratulations from fans around the world as well as fellow artists, including Jade Thirlwall and Craig David.

Some comments expressed surprise at the choice of photographs the DJ shared that included what appears to be the before and after shots of the placenta, the organ which forms in the womb during pregnancy, before it was steamed, dehydrated, and ground into pills to be consumed.

Consuming one's own placenta, known as placentophagia, remains a debated practice, with some claiming it offers health benefits.

Among the supporters was singer Becky Hill, who posted in the comments: "Love to see the placenta!! Amazing we grow a whole new organ to provide life! Good job not wasting it either, that's some goddess magic right there!"

Hope, 35, is best known for presenting the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show Going Home.

She reportedly married the Dumfries-born DJ in 2023. He is behind the hit number one songs Sweet Nothing, Summer, and Promises.

Calvin Harris last played in Ireland at Electric Picnic last summer and has played multiple times in Ireland.

Source: Press Association

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