By The British Star | Celebrity & Family Desk
In a move that’s shocked even their most devoted fans, television icon Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall are reported to have secretly travelled to the United States to welcome the newest addition to their family — far from the media spotlight and within the walls of a hospital that sources say offers “next-level luxury” no UK facility currently matches.
✈️ Why the US?
Sources close to the couple claim that Ali was flown to the US during her third trimester under private arrangements. The hospital of choice? A California-based elite birthing centre where celebrities like Beyoncé and Meghan Markle are rumoured to have delivered.
“They wanted total privacy and top-tier medical care,” one insider revealed.
“But it wasn’t just about safety — it was about the experience.”
🏥 The Dream Facility British Mothers Envy
The hospital in question reportedly features:
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Private birthing suites with marble floors and 24/7 concierge service
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On-site postnatal spa treatments
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Customised gourmet menus for new mothers
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A neonatal tech suite with cutting-edge AI-assisted monitoring
British maternity experts have called it “a fantasy setting for any expectant mother” — one that most NHS facilities simply can’t replicate.
🤐 A Very Private Birth
No announcement has been made by the Donnelly family, but a source familiar with the facility says the couple were “discreet but joyful,” and have since returned to the UK quietly with their newborn.
The baby’s gender and name remain under wraps — although fans have speculated online based on recent Instagram activity from Declan’s colleagues and subtle jewellery changes Ali was seen wearing during her last UK public appearance.
💬 Public Reaction
Fans have responded with a mix of admiration and curiosity:
“If I could afford that kind of birth experience, I’d fly too!”
“Dec and Ali know how to do classy privacy — this is how you protect a moment.”
Some have even started calling the unnamed child “the most pampered baby in British TV history.”
📅 What Comes Next?
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A potential soft announcement via Dec’s management or social channels is expected in the coming weeks.
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ITV has yet to comment on whether Dec’s filming schedule will be adjusted around the newborn.