Nineties kids’ TV legend reveals he’s a grandad for the first time with sweet pic of newborn
A NINETIES kids’ TV legend has revealed he’s become a grandad as she shared a sweet pic of his newborn grandchild.
Timmy Mallett left his fans gushing as she posted an adorable snap of his newborn grandson.
The TV star, 67, took to his official Twitter account to introduce Jack to the world.
He wrote: “Welcome to the world baby Jack x,” as the tot could be seen resting.
Timmy’s fans flooded his comments with well wishes as they congratulated the kids TV star.
One wrote: “This is too cute congrats.”
A second said: “Forget Glastonbury, this popping up on my time line is best news for weeks. Congratulations.”
“Congratulations Team Mallett, welcome baby Jack,” said a third fan.
While a fourth commented: “Congratulations to you and mrs. Mallet, so many more wonderful journeys to come.”
Kids TV show host Timmy Mallett kept millions of children entertained with his wacky antics and trusty sidekick Pinky Punky.
During the 1990s, his early morning kids show Wacaday was huge but when it was cancelled, Mallett’s roles in other TV work didn’t materialise.
Several appearances on reality TV shows such as The Match and I’m a Celebrity failed to spark a TV comeback for the faded star who now does panto every year.
He appeared on I’m A Celeb in 2008 along with eventual winner Joe Swash, ex politician and presenter Robert Kilroy-Silk, and glamour model Nicola McLean.
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