Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac is preparing to welcome his third child with fiancée Rebecca James, announcing the joyful news on social media and during a live television broadcast. The popular television personality shared a series of heartwarming images on his Instagram account, featuring Rebecca displaying her baby bump alongside their two daughters, Margot, aged three, and Mabel, who is eighteen months old.
Sweet Family Announcement
In the carefully arranged photographs, Sam can be seen tenderly kissing Rebecca's growing bump while holding ultrasound images, capturing the couple's excitement for their expanding family. Rebecca beams with happiness as she cuddles young Mabel, while Margot looks on curiously, clutching a cookie that played a crucial role in the photoshoot negotiations.
Creative Bribery Tactics
Sam humorously detailed the challenges of convincing their three-year-old daughter to participate in the announcement photos, revealing extensive negotiations were required. 'The negotiations involved to get a three-year-old to appear in a photo…Wowsers!' he wrote in his Instagram caption. 'You’ll notice a bribery cookie, we had a bubble machine, I think at one point I even promised Margot a pony. But we got there!'
The weatherman confirmed that baby number three is due to arrive in July, writing simply: 'Baby Mac coming this July.' He added that Rebecca is doing wonderfully throughout her pregnancy and that Mabel is particularly excited about becoming a big sister.
Surprise Television Revelation
Sam extended the announcement to Sunrise viewers during Wednesday's broadcast, catching co-hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington completely by surprise. After delivering his regular weather segment, Sam unexpectedly shared: 'I just wanted to share some personal news... Bec is pregnant. We are expecting baby number three.'
Both Barr and Shirvington expressed genuine delight at the revelation, with Matt immediately inquiring whether the couple planned to discover their baby's gender beforehand. Sam responded that they preferred to maintain the element of surprise, as they had done with both Margot and Mabel's pregnancies.
Celebrity Congratulations Pour In
The social media announcement prompted an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fellow celebrities. Reality television star Reggie Bird enthusiastically commented: 'Oh good on ya’s, that’s awesome guys,' while Sunrise colleagues Natalie Barr and Edwina Bartholomew added their warm wishes to the growing collection of supportive messages.
Sam couldn't resist injecting his characteristic humor into the situation, joking about the difficulties of photographing toddlers compared to celebrity contract negotiations. 'You think Kyle and Jackie O are having troubles with contracts? Try getting a three-year-old to pose in a photo,' he quipped, referencing recent media reports about radio personalities.
Growing Family Timeline
Sam and Rebecca's relationship has blossomed alongside their expanding family. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Margot, in September 2022, approximately two years after they began dating. Sam expressed profound emotion at the time, writing: 'This is a love I never even knew existed. I'm overwhelmed and still processing it all right now. My girls. Wow.'
Their commitment deepened when Sam proposed in December 2023, sharing the engagement news with an Instagram post featuring Rebecca's diamond ring. Just eight months later, in August 2024, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Mabel, making the upcoming arrival their third child in under four years.
As the Mac-James family prepares for their new addition, Sam continues to balance his television responsibilities with family life, bringing his trademark humor and warmth to both domains. The couple's journey from dating to engagement to building their family has captivated fans who have followed their story through social media and television appearances.
