Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer shared some delightful baby news on today's programme. Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were joined by several well-known guests, including Bonnie Langford, Victoria Smurfit, Clark Gregg, and James Smith.

They also welcomed regular Sunday Brunch chef Max Halley onto the show, where he prepared a delicious meal in the kitchen. However, before he began cooking, Simon paused to congratulate his colleague, who had recently become a father.

Max revealed the newborn arrived on Monday as a photograph of him with his eldest daughter appeared on screen, the Mirror reports.

"Before we start cooking, congratulations are in order because you have just become a dad for the second time," Simon began.

As Simon applauded, Max replied, "I have. Thank you. Hello, Rocco."

"Baby Rocco was born on Monday," Simon said as Max threw his hands in the air. He asked, "Have you had any sleep?"

"Very little," Max laughed. "This will be the most relaxing 10 minutes of my week."

Max then prepared a Mediterranean feast of chorizo, squid, and peas, serving it with bread and butter.

Viewers were delighted to see Max return to screens, with one writing, "Always great when Max is on," as another said, "Brilliant Max is back on."

While a third added, "Love Max and his sandwiches, they always look superb. I need to visit his shop in London."

Someone else went on, "Everyone's watching just for the sandwich geezer."

Elsewhere during the programme, guest Bonnie Langford was obliged to depart early as she needed to attend rehearsals for her new stage production.

Tim acknowledged Bonnie's early departure at the start of the show, and following her interview, the pair said goodbye to their guest as she headed off to work.

Sunday Brunch is available to watch on Channel 4.