Suzanne Shaw, 44, and Darren Day, 57, have officially become grandparents after their son, Corey, 21, welcomed his first child with girlfriend Erin. The former Hear’Say singer shared the joyous news on Instagram, revealing that Corey and Erin had a baby boy named Colton. The announcement was accompanied by sweet photos of the newborn, marking a new chapter for the family.
Reuniting After the Past: A New Beginning for Suzanne and Darren 🤝
Suzanne and Darren, who had a tumultuous relationship in the past, put aside their differences to come together as grandparents. The pair, who first got together in 2003 and had a son, Corey, in 2005, had a rocky breakup that involved Darren walking out on Suzanne while she was struggling with postnatal depression. Despite their earlier struggles, the couple has managed to rebuild a respectful friendship over the years, now united in their joy at becoming grandparents.
Darren humorously referenced their age gap in a social media post, joking: “Grandad loves you so much…and is actually old enough to be a grandparent, unlike Nanny!”
Suzanne’s Heartfelt Tribute to Colton 🌸
Suzanne shared her heartfelt emotions in her post, saying: “Something beautiful, something true, My baby boy Corey, became a father To a precious son, wrapped softly in blue.” She expressed her excitement about becoming a grandmother, saying, “Colton – Nanny loves you to infinity and back, you are perfect. I might not have reading glasses quite yet (like your grandad), but can’t wait to teach you handstands and cartwheels.”
Her post was flooded with love from friends and fellow celebrities, including Hear’Say member Kym Marsh, who wrote, “This is wonderful!!! Welcome to the grandparent club!!! You’re gonna love it.”
Darren and Suzanne’s Journey to Grandparenthood 🍼
Although their romantic relationship ended over 15 years ago, Suzanne and Darren have managed to maintain a good co-parenting relationship for Corey. Darren is now engaged to Sophie Ladds, and Suzanne has been through her own personal journey, including a recent breakup from fiancé Sam Greenfield. The birth of Colton, however, brings a sense of renewal and joy for the family, with Suzanne and Darren embracing their new roles as grandparents.
