Billie Faiers has given birth to a baby girl.

The star of The Only Way Is Essex announced on Twitter that she and fiance Greg Shepherd had become parents.

She tweeted: "We are so excited to announce the birth of our beautiful baby girl ... We are so happy and the proudest mummy and daddy in the world."

Greg added: "So proud to announce the birth of my beautiful baby girl @BillieFaiers was amazing love you both so much #babyshep."

The couple, who already knew they were having a baby girl, have yet to reveal the name of their new arrival.

Billie's sister Sam Faiers was among those to tweet congratulations, saying: "Am the proudest auntie in the whole world my baby niece is perfect."

Towie's Gemma Collins said: "So congrats the baby of Essex is here so much love to @BillieFaiers @Gregshepherd @SamanthaFaiers amazing lovely happy times z."