Brianne Delcourt with her daughter who the Dancing On Ice star welcomed in November 2016

Brianne Delcourt is well known as a professional figure skater on Dancing On Ice and is returning to the show in 2018 with her celebrity skating partner – Alex Beresford – who is a television presenter.

The Dancing On Ice star – who previously dated EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas after they were partnered on the show in 2013 but later split – has remained quiet on her private life since giving birth.

Brianne revealed she was engaged and pregnant in 2016 and gave birth to her first baby Gracie on 5 November 2016, but has always kept tight lipped on the identity of her daughter's father, despite fans questioning her about it.

Here's everything you need to know about Brianne's baby and family life...

Brianne Delcourt gave birth to Gracie in November 2016

Brianne Delcourt's baby father

In June 2016 Brianne took to Instagram to announce she was expecting her first child. 

She also revealed she and her fiancé were excited for the arrival and later shared a huge engagement ring and cards congratulating her on her engagement, however, she never revealed who her fiancé was and whether they later married or split is unknown.

The skater also told OK! magazine that the couple had been actively trying for a baby before she fell pregnant, she said: "We said we'll start trying… We said we'll give it a year and if it wasn't working we'd try something else, like maybe adopt."

Brianne has previously dated Coronation Street star Danny Young when he was on the show in 2010, although the pair weren't dance partners.

She was also romantically linked to EastEnders actors Sam Attwater in 2011 and Matt Lapinskas in 2013, both of whom she was partnered with but the relationships later ended.

Brianne Delcourt shows off huge engagement ring in July 2016
Brianne Delcourt reveals congratulation cards for engagement

Brianne Delcourt gives birth

The Dancing On Ice professional shared a picture of her baby in hospital following a traumatic delivery.

She wrote: "We are very excited to announce the birth of our daughter, Gracie Isabella, born November 5th at 2:54am. 

"Only weighing 5lbs 11oz. Full head of hair and beautiful blue eyes. Couldn’t be more in love with our little princess."

Brianne Delcourt with her newborn girl

Brianne Delcourt celebrates daughter's first birthday

Sharing an emotional post with her 3,708 followers, Brianne wished her daughter happy birthday.

She wrote: "Gracie Isabella, you are one year old today! Born November 5th, 2016 at 3:54am and my heart has never been so full of love and happiness.

"Our Journey has been the most incredible venture I've ever been privileged to experience."

Revealing she likes to keep some details secret: "I don't want everyone on social media to know everything that's so wonderful and amazing about you because that's between US but if anything were to ever happen to me, I want you to see how much I love you and how much the world loves you! You are BY FAR the best thing that has ever come into my life."

Brianne continued with the touching post as she shared multiple pictures of her daughter.