Big Brother couple welcome first baby a year after meeting on show

Elsa Rae and Marcus John have welcomed a baby boy (Picture: Instagram/Elsa Rae)

Big Brother sweethearts Elsa Rae and Marcus John are officially parents after welcoming their first baby.

The couple met almost exactly a year ago when they took part in series 22 of ITV’s social experiment, which was won by Richard Storry, who, at age 60, became the oldest winner in BB civilian history.

Elsa, 22, finished runner-up, and her blossoming romance with fellow housemate Marcus kept viewers entertained – the pair even confessed their love for one another before the season ended.

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