'Welcome to the world': Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright show off their adorable nephew

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan proudly held their adorable nephew after his surprise arrival four weeks early.

Mark's younger brother Josh and his wife Hollie welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday.

The Billericay Town footballer, 32, and his wife of three years announced they were expecting their first child together on ITV show Jess Wright: The Wedding which followed sister Jessica's nuptials with William Lee-Kemp last September.

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And doting uncle Mark, 35, took to Instagram to share a collection of joyous photos as the family met their newest addition.

One snap showed former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark and Brassic actress Michelle gazing lovingly at their nephew.

"Welcome to the world little man…. Auntie, Uncle and everybody loves you so much," he typed.

"My nephew…. Just stick with me son and everything will be alright," he added with a winking face.

And Mark said: "So proud of the way you have both handled this early surprise @joshwright4444 @holliekanewright love you both so much."

Followers rushed to send their congratulations.

juliewatton13 commented: "Awww."

paulahilton91 wrote: "Gorgeous. Congratulations to you all."

And hayes8142 said: "Another gorgeous addition to an already gorgeous family congratulations guys xx"

Mark also shared a video of himself having a mini West Ham kit made for his nephew.

"Josh, just remember who bought him his first ever shirt," he joked.

Josh announced the news on Friday with the words: "OUR BABY BOY, 00.55 am, 22.2.22, 5lbs 9. A complete surprise and unexpected arrival earlier in the week that has truly changed our lives for the better and forever.

'It’s taken us time to post and share our