Comedian Katherine Ryan has given birth to a boy.

Ryan's partner Bobby Koostra posted the news on Instagram alongside pictures of Ryan and their new baby and the three of them leaving the hospital where their son was born..

Koostra posted: "Our son Frederick Ryan Kootstra, born June 13th:) Mom has the reproductive organs of a finely tuned Sportscar, and in a flash raced this baby over the line just in time for kickoff #nedvsukr She’s a total hero 3 hours start to finish #bestday"

The comedy world was quick to send their congratulations, with Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty, Lou Sanders, Tom Davies, Sarah Millican and Lloyd Griffith among those sending best wishes via Instagram. Sanders summed up everyone's feelings when she wrote: "Delighted for you all"

Katherine Ryan confirmed that she was pregnant with her second child in May when she appeared onstage at the Kentish Town 02 Forum in a tight dress that clearly revealed that she was expecting a baby.

Ryan was recording her podcast Telling Everybody Everything.

This ended persistent speculation when Ryan appeared on television shows and fans had noticed a change in her appearance.

Katherine Ryan already has a daughter, Violet, aged 11. 

Ryan will be hosting the second series of All That Glitters. She also has a book and a tour scheduled for later this year.

Katherine Ryan is also set to host a brand-new dating game show called Ready to Mingle. A 19-part series will be made for ITV2.