Simon Thomas' fans rally around as he shares photo with his tiny premature baby

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MORE: Zoe Salmon and husband William Corrie introduce their adorable baby boyOn Wednesday, Simon shared the news of the surprise early birth with his Instagram followers, and he's since shared the most precious photo of him looking lovingly into her incubator. WATCH: Princess Kate visits a maternity hospital - and even gets a cuddle His loyal fans have come out in droves, sharing their messages of congratulations and support. "I'm so sorry you went through such a scary time but oh my goodness she is so precious!!

You have a daughter!! Congratulations to you all, wonderful news," commented one follower, and: "Much love to you and your beautiful family," wrote another. The presenter shared this sweet snap of him and his daughter Countryfile star Matt Baker penned: "Sending lots of love to you all X," and sports presenter Ed Chamberlin added: "Wow!

Huge congratulations & love to the FOUR of you xx. "SEE: 10 times Kate Middleton couldn't contain her broodinessREAD: 13 most difficult celebrity birthsThe original Instagram statement read: "Not everything in life goes quite according to plan.

One moment we think we’ve got eight weeks until our little one arrives; the next, after Derrina fell rapidly ill, we’re suddenly welcoming into the world a very tiny, but hugely precious baby girl weighing just over three pounds. "The #neonatal team at #stokemandeville hospital were simply incredible and held our hands physically and in spirit the whole way through a very fear filled and stressful day yesterday.