After a whirlwind of highs and lows, reality star Shelby Tribble has just shared some joyful news—she and her partner Sam Mucklow have welcomed their second baby together, and it’s another little boy!
The former TOWIE star took to Instagram to make the sweet announcement, posting an adorable video of their newborn son fast asleep, looking as peaceful as ever.
Alongside the clip, Shelby and Sam revealed his unique name—Teskey—and wrote, “We are completely in love with you.
Our hearts have doubled after being blessed with another beautiful boy.”
A Touching Gender Reveal and a Unique Baby Name
Shelby also gave fans a peek into their private gender reveal celebration, which included a cake filled with blue icing to confirm they were expecting a boy.
The couple had kept the baby’s gender a surprise throughout the pregnancy, so it was a special reveal moment for them and their followers.
In true Shelby style, the big moment was captured on video, which she later shared with her Instagram community.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the heartwarming family update, especially after the couple’s rocky journey.
Sharing the Pregnancy News With Son Abel
Shelby and Sam first announced they were expecting baby number two back in October.
They posted a sweet family photo featuring their four-year-old son, Abel, alongside a yellow cake with “Oh baby” written on it, and their ultrasound scan proudly displayed.
In another post, the couple could be seen cutting into the cake while clinking glasses, all smiles as they prepared for the next chapter of their growing family.
At the time, Shelby captioned the reveal, “Baby Number 2 coming soon…”
A Rocky Road to Love for the Reality Couple
Shelby and Sam’s relationship hasn’t been without its challenges.
The pair first met on the set of ITVBe’s The Only Way is Essex back in 2018, and by the following year, they had confirmed their romance.
They welcomed their first son, Abel, in 2020. But despite their growing family, things took a turn, and the couple split in October 2023 after four years together.
Though the breakup wasn’t entirely surprising to fans—Shelby hadn’t posted a photo with Sam since a summer holiday months earlier—many were still rooting for a reconciliation.
Social Media Hints and the Signs of Trouble
In the lead-up to their breakup, Shelby had been sharing cryptic posts hinting at relationship strain.
One message read, “Go where you are celebrated, not tolerated,” alongside a solo night-out selfie.
In another moment, she used a TikTok audio that bluntly stated, “This is a song I wrote about men… It is called ew,” cheekily adding, “Am I speaking for the majority of us at this point?”
It was clear that behind the scenes, things weren’t as picture-perfect as they seemed on social media.
Getting Back Together—And Stronger Than Ever
Despite everything, love won in the end. Just five months after parting ways, Shelby and Sam rekindled their romance—and they didn’t waste any time letting the world know.
The couple jetted off for a loved-up getaway, signaling they were back on and stronger than before.
Their fans, who had followed the on-again-off-again saga since the TOWIE days, were thrilled to see them happy again—especially with a new baby on the way.
A History of Drama on and off the Screen
Shelby and Sam’s relationship has been anything but boring. It started as a friends-with-benefits situation, but things turned messy when Sam pursued fellow castmate Demi Sims during a cast trip to Thailand.
Things came to a head in a fiery argument, where Sam controversially called Shelby a “s**g.”
Eventually, they gave their relationship another shot. But their romance sparked tension with Shelby’s best friend, Clelia Theodorou, who felt abandoned.
Clelia accused Shelby of disappearing just when she needed her most—after her own breakup with Sam’s best friend.
Walking Away From Reality TV to Focus on Love
With all the drama and pressure that came with being on a hit reality show, Shelby and Sam decided to step away from TOWIE to put their relationship first.
In an Instagram statement, Sam shared, “Me and @shelbytribble have never been happier and we are continuing our little fairytale away from the pressure and anxiety from the show.”
He added that choosing to focus on what really mattered—family and love—was the best decision he could have made.
Past Relationships Before Finding Their Way Back
Before things got serious between Shelby and Sam, they both had their fair share of romantic history.
Shelby previously dated TOWIE co-stars Tom McDonnell and Pete Wicks, while Sam was linked to Ex on the Beach star Nicole Bass.
But despite the ups and downs, it’s clear now that Shelby and Sam are in a much better place—and their growing family is proof of just how far they’ve come.
A New Chapter for Shelby, Sam, and Baby Teskey
From fiery reality TV arguments to heartfelt Instagram announcements, Shelby and Sam’s love story has taken them through it all.
And now, with baby Teskey joining big brother Abel, they’re embracing a new chapter full of cuddles, chaos, and family memories.
Here’s to fresh starts, adorable babies, and relationships that find their way back—no matter the twists along the way.