'We're so pleased our rainbow baby is here'

Mrs Brown's Boys actor Gary Hollywood and his wife Cherylanne invite us into their home to meet special new arrival Carter

- EVE MACDONALD

Although they only welcomed their second bundle of joy four weeks ago, the idea of expanding their family even further isn’t entirely off the cards for Scottish actor Gary Hollywood and his wife Cherylanne.

And with a speedy labour that lasted just 20 minutes, we can certainly see why.

Four years on from the arrival of their adorable son Ollie, Cherylanne, 35, and 45-year-old Gary, who starred as Dino Doyle in Mrs Brown’s Boys, are thrilled to exclusively introduce baby Carter John Hollywood to the world.

The couple, who tied the knot five years ago and now live in Glasgow, sadly miscarried their second child last year, discovering the news at their 12-week scan. But Gary describes Carter, who was born on 11 October at 8pm, weighing 7lb 4oz, as their “rainbow”.

“When we found out we were pregnant again, it just felt like all our dreams came true,” he smiles.

Going through a heartbreaking experience like theirs would be a difficult hurdle for anyone to cross – but with the support of one another, Cherylanne and Gary (who is also dad to three sons from a previous relationship) can clearly tackle anything in life.

“I found out we were expecting in February, the weekend after my birthday. Most people want a handbag or something like that as a present; I just wanted a baby,” Cherylanne explains.

Carter’s arrival, the couple tell us, was one filled with happiness, love and joy, and the newborn has already settled contentedly into their lives.

Here, Gary and Cherylanne open the door to their Glasgow home and their blissful baby bubble…

Congratulations! You must be so excited…

Gary: We really are. It feels like we’re running on adrenaline at the moment, though.