Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra required a table for three as they ventured out for lunch on Tuesday – just days after the comedienne gave birth to her fourth child.
The couple were making their first public appearance with newborn daughter Holland Juliette Kootstra while making their way into a north London restaurant.
Ryan, 42, who confirmed the birth of her fourth child on Saturday, cradled the sleeping Holland in her arms as the couple climbed from their car.
Dressed in a faux leather jacket and jeans, the Canadian star was seen planting a kiss on the baby’s cheek while her husband ensured his daughter’s blanket was in place.
The comedienne is already a parent to son Fred, four, and daughter Fenna, two, with Kootstra. The couple also raise her eldest daughter Violet, 16, from a previous relationship.
Greeting onlookers with a warm smile, Ryan walked hand-in-hand with her husband while holding Holland to her chest as they entered the local eatery.
Katherine Ryan mads her first appearance in public with newborn daughter Holland Juliette as she stepped out for lunch with doting husband Bobby Kootstra on Tuesday
Katherine, who confirmed the birth on Saturday, was seen planting a kiss on her daughter’s cheek as they arrived at a local restaurant in north London
Ryan has been open about her fertility struggles, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages over a five year period.
Speaking on her Telling Everybody Everything podcast November, she admitted to wanting more children – but was worried about her age.
‘I’m old. I used to think I was going to be the babies’ dad because I’m working but actually I’m like their grandmother,’ she quipped at the time.
‘My back hurts, sometimes I give them treats. I’m like a fun grandma.’
The comedienne also revealed in March 2025 that she was battling melanoma for the second time.
Ryan explained that she paid to have mole removed from her arm and learned it was cancerous. She added that she required more surgery to ensure the entire mass has been removed.
The star is gearing up for another busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour later this month.
She also hosts multiple podcasts, including her most recent What’s My Age Again? – a ‘refreshing and humorous take on ageing, wellness, and self-discovery’.
Ryan revealed in 2022 that she had kept her second pregnancy a secret because she was scared it would lead to her losing work.
An exhausted Katherine cradled the sleeping Holland in her arms as the couple climbed from their car
Dressed in a faux leather jacket and jeans, Ryan fetched the child’s blanket from the back seat before passing it to her husband
Kootstra cradled his baby daughter while Ryan wrapped her in a patterned blanket on Tuesday afternoon
The TV personality has been open about her fertility struggles, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages over a five year period
The star is gearing up for another busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour later this month
She was eight months pregnant when she presented ITV’s Ready To Mingle, a fact that she hid from everyone.
Ryan and Kootstra have been together since 2018, but have known each other since they were children as they grew up together in Canada.
Childhood sweethearts, the two parted ways initially before rekindling their romance this side of the Atlantic.
The couple revealed in the latest series of the family’s reality show that they ‘wanted the option of having a fourth [child]’.
The series saw the couple exploring their marriage through therapy before visiting a fertility clinic.
Ryan admitted that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging because both she and her husband are in their 40s.
Holland slept on her mother’s shoulder as they made their way into a local restaurant
In February, Ryan admitted that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging because both she and her husband are in their 40s
‘It’s not that surprising that over-40 women have fewer follicles than we once did,’ said Katherine.
‘But we talk a lot about male fertility as well, which is on a steep decline. But I would still like a fourth baby.
We are so blessed to have the kids that we do have. Having children is not for everyone, but I personally really like making people. I think it’s a superpower, if you can do it.’
She explained at the time how she and her husband had never previously struggled with getting pregnant but had suffered multiple losses.
Katherine offered a warm smile as she walked hand-in-hand with Bobby
Bobby gazed down at his sleeping daughter while cradling her in his arms
‘We’ve always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I’ve been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I’ve had three miscarriages in five years and the likelihood of that increases as you get older,’ she explained.
‘You have to find a balance between what you can personally stand and risks you’re willing to take. I’m working a lot and I don’t know if I could have a medical emergency like that while I’m in Lisbon on Thursday.’
Speaking to OK! last year she also ruled out surrogacy, explaining: ‘I think surrogacy is wonderful. It’s beautiful for people who are really eager to offer it and for couples who need it but for me, I think it would be exploitative.’
Appearing on the Chris Moyles Show in November, she admitted: ‘I’d have so many more if I could.
‘If I was a dad, I’d be like Robert De Niro having them. Because you can have kids when you’re 80 as a dad. You just have to.’
He first revealed his wife had given birth to her fourth child in an Instagram post on Saturday alongside this Instagram image
The comedienne is already a parent to son Fred, four, and daughter Fenna, two, with Kootstra. The couple also raise her eldest daughter Violet, 16, from a previous relationship
Kootstra was seen carrying their daughter out of the hospital as they headed home
