RTÉ Sport Presenter Valerie Wheeler Announces First Pregnancy with Husband Gavin Young
RTÉ Sport presenter Valerie Wheeler and her husband, Gavin Young, have shared the joyful news that they are expecting their first child together. The announcement came via a stunning social media post from the Maldives, where the couple revealed they are entering a “modern chapter” they’ve been dreaming of.
A Tropical Announcement
Valerie, a well-known face on The Sunday Game, shared the news by posing on a beach with a photo of her ultrasound scan. To mark the occasion, the couple wrote “Baby Young 2026” in the sand, confirming that the baby is set to arrive later this year.
From New York to Portugal: A Whirlwind Romance
The couple’s journey to parenthood follows a series of romantic milestones. Valerie and Gavin began their relationship in the summer of 2022. Their engagement took place in January 2024 during a trip to New York, where Gavin proposed on top of the Rockefeller Center.
Last year, the pair tied the knot in a “sun-drenched” ceremony in Portugal. This pregnancy announcement comes just seven months after their wedding, returning them to the Maldives—the same destination as their honeymoon—to share the news with the world.
Professional Backgrounds
Valerie Wheeler has been a staple of Irish sports broadcasting since joining RTÉ as a sports reporter in October 2020. Beyond her work on The Sunday Game, she is also a presenter on SPIN Southwest. Her husband, Gavin Young, is a professional golf coach based in Limerick. Valerie has previously joked that Gavin’s expertise has been instrumental in helping her improve her own golf swing throughout their relationship.
Key Takeaways: The Wheeler-Young Timeline
- Summer 2022: Valerie and Gavin begin their courtship.
- January 3, 2024: Gavin proposes at the Rockefeller Center in New York.
- 2025: The couple marries in a destination wedding in Portugal.
- April 2026: Announcement of their first child, “Baby Young,” due later in the year.
Community Reaction
The news sparked an immediate wave of support from friends and public figures. Comedian Kayleigh Trappe and Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley both offered their congratulations, while influencer Chloe Koyce expressed her excitement at becoming an “aunty.”
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