Albie Manzo and his wife Chelsea announced the birth of their first child, a son named Albert Joseph Manzo V, on Friday.
The former The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 38 — who posted that they were expecting back in March — took to Instagram to share the good news in a joint post with his wife of almost a year.
The pair shared an adorable snap of their newborn wrapped in a blanket, and captioned the post revealing their little one’s nickname, ‘Hi, Five.’
Caroline Manzo, 63, Albie’s mother and former reality star, shared a photo of the new parents enjoying a special moment with baby Albert.
‘We are thrilled to announce the birth of our grandson, Albert Joseph Manzo V, lovingly known as “Five”. @albiemanzo @chelseajmanzo and baby are home and ready to start the adventure of a lifetime. DeeDee and PopPop love you endlessly, sweet baby boy ❤️❤️,’ she wrote.
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Albie Manzo, 38, and his wife Chelsea, 37, announced the birth of their first child, a son named Albert Joseph Manzo V, on Friday
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The pair shared an adorable snap of their newborn wrapped in a blanket, and captioned the post revealing their little one’s nickname, ‘Hi, Five’
Albie and Chelsea’s, 37, announcement post was a hit, racking up over 17.4k likes and hundreds of comments from supportive family, friends and fans.
The proud grandmother wrote, ‘Love you both, let’s get this party started!!!! Xoxoxoxo.’
RHONJ alum Ashlee Holmes expressed her support, saying ,’Yay!!!!!! I have been refreshing all of your feeds like a psychopath – I am so so so so happy for you!’
Just months after tying the knot in October of 2023, the pair announced they were going to be first time parents by sharing a snap of Chelsea’s sonogram via social media.
‘The best is yet to come. Can’t wait to meet you little love. Baby Manzo coming September 2024,’ they penned at the time.
And Caroline shared her excitement in the comments: ‘As we count our blessings, today we add one more. We can’t wait to meet you, our little cinnamon bun. Congratulations.’
Albie and Chelsea first started dating in late 2019 and he popped the question after four years together in April 2023.
They said ‘I do’ in a lavish destination wedding surround by close family and friends in Piegaro, Italy.
The Manzo family gained popularity while starring on on The Real Housewives of Jersey in 2009.
After becoming fan-favorites on the show Albie and his brother Chris, 35, were given their own spin-off, Boys to Manzo, two years after they first appeared on the Bravo show.
Despite their spinoff being canceled, they returned to the small screen in 2014 with, Manzo’d with Children.
Caroline Manzo, 63, Albie’s mother and former reality star, shared a photo of the new parents enjoying a special moment with baby Albert
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Albie and Chelsea’s, 37, announcement post was a hit, racking up over 17.4k likes and hundreds of comments from supportive family, friends and fans
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Just months after tying the knot in October of 2023, the pair announced they were going to be first time parents by sharing a snap of Chelsea’s sonogram via social media
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Albie and Chelsea first started dating in late 2019 and he popped the question after four years together in April 2023; seen in April 2023
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They said ‘I do’ in a lavish destination wedding surround by close family and friends in Piegaro, Italy; Albie and Chelsea seen in 2024
When he’s not busing being a new father, Albie runs his hit podcast, Dear Albie, which he began in 2021.
His wife Chelsea is an artist and owner of Elysian Embers Collection, a luxury online home decor store that sells custom wood-burned charcuterie boards.
And Caroline is currently in the middle of a lawsuit with Bravo after alleging that Brandi Glanville sexually harassed her during filming of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.