CHILDREN’S TV favourite Ms. Rachel has become a mum for the second time, after welcoming a daughter via surrogate.
The 42-year-old, real name Rachel Accurso, made the surprise announcement on her Facebook page.
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Sharing a snap of herself cradling her newborn, she wrote alongside the snap: “We welcomed sweet baby Susannah into the world! We are so in love!”
Hinting at a health struggle, Rachel continued: “Sometimes timing isn’t what you plan and the road to get there is bumpier than you expect.
“But when you hold your little ones you know… I’m meant to be your mama.”
She then further explained: “I was unable to carry this pregnancy for medical reasons and we were blessed to have a surrogate who gave us the most precious gift possible.”
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Rachel went on to insist that she has “immense gratitude and a deep bond” with her surrogate, calling it a “truly beautiful experience”.
“We are now all family forever,” she added.
“I’m in awe of her.”
She concluded her post by thanking husband Aron for being “the best husband and dad”.
Rachel was inundated with messages of congratulations from her fans, with one writing: “She doesn’t know it yet but she won the jackpot!”
“So happy for you! Congratulations on the arrival of baby Susannah!” another gushed.
“Congratulations,” a third wrote.
“Thank you for being a huge part in our lil family’s life as well.
“I hope you all enjoy every minute of your new bundle.”
“My family and I are so excited for you!” someone else commented.
“What a lucky little girl she is to have you as her mom!! It doesn’t matter how she got here.
“She’s yours to love and that’s all that matters. Congratulations!”
Who is Ms Rachel?
SHE’S arguably the most famous person on kids’ TV at the moment, and has just had a whole line of toys and booked released for her fans.
But just where did Ms Rachel come from, and how did she find fame?
Ms Rachel’s real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, and she worked as a music teacher in a public pre-school in New York before starting her YouTube channel.
The Songs for Littles channel was created after she discovered there were barely any resources for her son, who had a speech delay.
The tunes, made up from classic children’s songs and nursery rhymes, with a twist, were composed by Rachel and her husband – Broadway composer Aron Accurso.
She also started on TikTok, where she acquired over two and a half million followers by March 2023.
She has also faced her fair share of controversy, such as when she offered to sell Cameo videos to raise money for Save the Children – mentioning the Gaza Strip, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Rachel said she was “bullied online” for the move, and has since disabled comments on some of her Instagram, TikTok and YouTube posts.
The highly-anticipated Ms Rachel toys were released in September, and are expected to be one of the biggest sellers this Christmas.
“I love this!!! Congratulations!!” another said.
“I’m on a surrogate journey right now myself. I’m 7 months along carrying a sweet little jellybean for the most wonderful family.
“It’s such an absolute privilege and blessing to be able to do this.”
Rachel and Aron are also parents to six-year-old son Thomas – the inspiration for her YouTube channel, as she struggled to find help for his speech delay.
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