Baby joy! Josh Reynolds and Ciarne Denham announce they’re expecting their first child – following the NRL star’s fake pregnancy scandal with jailbird ex Arabella del Busso

Josh Reynolds and partner Ciarne Denham are expecting their first child.

The former NRL star, 35, shared the news on Instagram on Sunday afternoon, along with images from the couple’s gender reveal party and a gallery of heartwarming images.

In the clip, Josh is seen taking a swing at a golf ball in what appears to be the couple’s backyard before the ball explodes in a puff of pink dust.

The couple are then seen tenderly embracing as family and friends erupt in cheers of joy off camera.

Josh also shared two additional images from the festivities.

The clip shows Josh taking a swing at a golf ball in what appears to be the couple’s backyard before the ball explodes in a puff of pink dust.

The couple are then seen tenderly embracing both as family and friends burst into cheers of joy off camera. Josh also shared two additional images from the festivities

The first sees Josh kissing Ciarne’s stomach (pictured), while a second sees the couple happily posing against a fence while holding a pink balloon

The first sees Josh kissing Ciarne’s stomach, while a second sees the couple happily posing against a fence while holding a pink balloon

Josh captioned the post with some touching words.

“When I was a young boy, I had so many dreams, but my main one was to become a father and have a beautiful little family,” he began.

‘Today Ciarne and I found out we are having a daughter Reynolds. “I promise to take care of you, protect you forever, and always put you first,” he continued.

“I can’t explain how happy I am to bring this little queen into this world with a woman I absolutely adore and love.

“I can’t wait to be the best parents with you, my love. And to our sweet little angel girl, daddy can’t wait to give you your first ever hug, see you in November,” he concluded, before adding the hashtag #reynoldsfamily.

It didn’t take long for the news of the couple to be flooded with well-wishers.

“What wonderful news,” wrote Better Homes and Gardens star Joh Griggs.

Bulldogs star Weis Amer wrote: “Congratulations brother,” while Jacob Kiraz said: “Yes my brother,” alongside a series of red love hearts.

Player Declan Casey added: “Congratulations guys, so happy for you both,” while Billy Walters followed up with: “Congratulations grimy, how good.”

Josh previously dated controversial Arabella del Busso, who famously faked a string of pregnancies with the former sports star

Josh previously dated controversial ex-WAG Arabella del Busso, who famously faked a string of pregnancies with the former sports star.

After meeting Josh, 31, on Instagram in December 2018, Arabella enjoyed a one-night stand with the sports star before claiming she was pregnant with twins.

She later told him she had suffered a miscarriage, before claiming she was pregnant again in March 2019 but miscarried again.

Del Busso claimed to have been pregnant again in June.

During their relationship, Josh claims she lied about her mother’s death, claiming she had cancer to trick him and other ex-boyfriends into giving her money.

He also claims he gave her more than $4,000 for funeral expenses.

During a 60-minute examination, her mother was found to be alive.

The disgraced former reality TV star is now in prison with a heavily tattooed Melbourne builder, James Warwick, who the convicted thief says is “kind, supportive and loving” and is waiting for her outside.

Warwick wiped away tears earlier this year as he sat at the back of the Downing Center District Court and watched Del Busso on screen from the AVL stand in Dillwynia, where she claimed to have been threatened and humiliated.

Del Busso appealed the severity of her 20-month prison sentence and begged for a community order that would allow her to walk free behind bars.

But Judge John Pickering of the NSW District Court let go of Del Busso’s lawyer Jehane Ghabrial when she tried to claim an “extracurricular punishment” or trial by the media as a mitigating factor.

“Because she’s real about it, she pursued it. She put herself on a reality show. She put herself on national television. No one forced her to join SAS,” he said.

After meeting Josh, 31, on Instagram in December 2018, Arabella enjoyed a one-night stand with the sports star before claiming she was pregnant with twins. She later told him she had suffered a miscarriage, before claiming she was pregnant again in March 2019 but miscarried again. Arabella claimed to have been pregnant again in June