Mariah Carey's ex-husband Nick Cannon welcomes new baby

Nick Cannon has welcomed a new baby girl with his on-off model girlfriend, Brittany Bell.

The 40-year-old TV host and his 33-year-old model lover announced they had become proud parents to a baby girl.

Taking to Instagram on Christmas Day, Brittany shared the happy news – alongside a string of photographs of herself with Nick and their new daughter, named seemingly Powerful.

One image showed Nick, Brittany, Powerful and the couple’s three-year-old son, Golden, gathered together, while other images showed Nick cradling his latest child.

And a further snap captured Nick and Brittany proudly showing off their newborn daughter together – with the model leaning against the TV star following her water birth experience.Brittany wrote in the caption of the photos: “The best gift ever. We have been surprised with... A GIRL!!!!!”

Revealing the baby girl’s name, Brittany continued: “Powerful Queen Cannon came this week perfect timing for Christmas."