Rachel Riley melts hearts with photo of newborn baby daughter Noa
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Rachel Riley melts hearts with photo of baby daughter Noa

She also shares daughter Maven with Pasha Kovalev

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has melted fans’ hearts after sharing an additional, new photo of baby daughter Noa.

The telly fave, 35, announced her little girl’s arrival on social media this afternoon (Monday November 8).

And diehard Manchester United fan Rachel couldn’t resist making a football gag as she introduced the newborn to the world.

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev welcome second baby
Noa is the couple’s second child (Credit: SplashNews.com)

What did Rachel Riley tweet as she shared a photo of her baby?

Smiling for the camera while holding Noa, Rachel compared her and Pasha Kovalev‘s youngest child to United’s youthful-looking manager.

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She joked: “Is it just me or does she look a bit like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer here?

“Guess they didn’t call him the baby-faced assassin for nothing.”

How did fans react?

While many fans were amused by Rachel’s comment, many more expressed how adorable Noa looks.

Heart eyes emojis were frequently posted by her followers among the comments.

Rachel Riley still looked very pregnant on Monday's pre-recorded episode of Countdown
Rachel Riley still looked very pregnant on Monday’s pre-recorded episode of Countdown (Credit: Channel4.com)

One well-wisher tweeted: “Welcome to the world little Noa! You have resilient, brave and brilliant parents to guide you through this weird and wonderful life. Bravo mama and papa and huge love!”

Another gushed: “Aww Rach congratulations she’s beautiful. And she looks like Mave.”

Another beautiful angel.

“Great Work RR, another beautiful angel to join the clan,” wrote someone else.

And a fourth Twitter user enthused: “How gorgeous. Huge congratulations.”

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev welcome second baby
The couple also share daughter Maven, born in 2019 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

How did Rachel and Pasha announce Noa’s birth?

Over on Instagram, Rachel shared other snaps of the tot, including a shot of Maven cradling her little sister.

Rachel revealed in the caption: “We have some news! Introducing Pasha’s newest dance partner. Baby Noa was finally born, 15 days after her due date, late on Friday night to the sound of fireworks!

“She’s totally adorable and her big sister Maven has already tried welcoming her to the world by offering Oatly and pickles. We think that’s a good sign.

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“Massive thanks to the wonderful home birth midwives team and my doula who looked after us all so well.

“Our family feels complete now she’s here.”

Congratulations!

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer