BBC Scotland presenter Amy Irons has announced that she is expecting her first child with her partner, Elliot. The 35-year-old broadcaster shared the joyous news live on air during her weekly radio show, revealing to listeners that the couple is preparing to welcome a baby boy next year.
Irons is well known as a newsreader on BBC Reporting Scotland and co-host of The Saturday Show alongside Steven Mill. She kept her pregnancy private during its early stages. Balancing high-profile broadcasting commitments with her growing family, she admitted that keeping the secret presented a unique challenge over the summer.
Sharing the News Live on Air
While broadcasting on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Saturday Show, Irons officially shared the happy update with her audience. Reflecting on this major milestone, the broadcaster expressed profound gratitude and excitement for the journey ahead.
“I’m delighted to be preparing for the most important job I’ll ever do! Elliot and I can’t wait to meet our little bundle of joy next year, and it’s so nice to be able to share the good news with such a lovely audience!”
Amy Irons
Her co-host, Steven Mill, revealed that he had been sworn to secrecy for approximately two months prior to the public announcement. Offering his full support on air, Mill told listeners that he believes Irons will make an “amazing mum.”
Continuing a Family Tradition
After learning from her scan that she is expecting a son, Irons joked that the arrival is “continuing the family tradition.” She noted that her immediate family circle is heavily dominated by boys, explaining:
- She has four brothers.
- She grew up with numerous male cousins.
- She already shares a close bond with her nephew, Ronan.
Given her family background, she remarked that welcoming a baby boy felt entirely natural.
Keeping the Secret During World Cup Coverage
Concealing a pregnancy while managing an intense media career is no small feat. Irons admitted that maintaining privacy proved especially difficult while she was working on World Cup coverage in the United States over the summer months.
She prioritized health and reassurance before going public. She wanted to navigate her first trimester safely, attend her crucial scans, and ensure that everything was progressing smoothly before sharing the news with colleagues, friends, and viewers.
An Extensive Broadcasting Career
Amy Irons has carved out a versatile and respected career across Scottish television and radio. Beyond her work on The Saturday Show and BBC Reporting Scotland, her professional portfolio includes:
- Presenting current affairs and sports programming such as The Nine, Sportscene, and The Adventure Show.
- Co-hosting the award-winning sports podcast Sacked in the Morning alongside former footballer and manager Craig Levein.
- Hosting special network broadcasts, including traditional Hogmanay end-of-year television celebrations.
Before establishing her prominent role at the national broadcaster, Irons built foundational experience working with commercial stations including West FM, STV, and Capital Radio. She is also the daughter of former football manager Davie Irons.
As preparations continue for the arrival of their son next year, BBC bosses have confirmed that details regarding maternity cover for The Saturday Show will be announced in due course. In the meantime, colleagues, fans, and listeners continue to send warm congratulations to Amy and Elliot as they embark on this exciting new chapter.
