Baby boy for X Factor's Thornton

Thornton hosted ITV1's X Factor for three years

TV presenter Kate Thornton has given birth to a baby boy, her spokesperson has confirmed.

The former host of The X Factor, who is engaged to DJ Darren Emerson, gave birth to her first baby, called Ben, earlier this week.

"Mum, dad and baby are doing well and are all very excited," Thornton's spokesperson said.

Thornton, 35, hosted X Factor for three years before being replaced by Dermot O'Leary last year.

She has since fronted other ITV1 shows.

Thornton began her early career in journalism and became the youngest ever editor of pop magazine Smash Hits aged 22.