Rose Ayling Ellis has been supported after she shared touching baby news. The BBC EastEnders star has confirmed she is the proud aunt to an adorable baby, who was welcomed last month by the 2021 Strictly Come Dancing champion's family.

Rose typed on Instagram: "Lately… 1) Plants/Flowers addiction 2) Spring is here. Nearly. 3) Favourite time of the morning. 4) Bananagram on the train (‘Lieutenant’ blew our mind. Rose’s famous interpreter is the winner). 5) Trailer for life.

"6) Officially Auntie Rose. 7) Golden light makes me happy. 8) Jackson Pollock’s soup, thanks to Laoganma Soybeans and Mayo Sriracha Sauce. 9) Must keep myself inspired. 10) Old photo: Should I grow my hair long again @rickyandthe64?"

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In reply, a fan said: "Many congratulations on becoming an Auntie. Lots of love and best wishes to your brother and partner. Have to say slide 4 did make me laugh, Gimp!!! Who put that down." Stephen replied: "Congratulations on becoming an auntie! We met brother Jacob last summer when my mum fell and broke her shoulder in Bude.

"He came out as the first responder and was really kind." Jamie said: "Hey Rose hope you’re having a lovely Easter weekend… so lovely to hear from you after a while - your looking as gorgeous as ever and awww congrats on becoming an auntie" (sic)

He went on: I am so happy for you, Jacob and his partner and baby Ayling Ellis has the loveliest family ever and will always be smiley I’m sure with you as there beautiful auntie... you will always be a beauty no matter the length of your hair long or short (i’m watching summer of Rockets right now also and you look so pretty there with bob hair) I love you always."

DG said: "congratulations on becoming an aunt, always a joy to hear from you, and cant wait to see what you are working on. Saw sign language on the departure board at Doncaster station - a first - must be down to your amazing influence."

Julie said: "@giovannipernice She's the girl for you ! She wouldn't leave you 50 post it notes, stuck to a mirror. She'd take the mick out of you instead and make you work for it !" Lindsey said: "Rose you are my inspiration! I enrolled on a BSL course and I’m now nearly at the end of level 2. I’m in love with this beautiful language x"