At the start of the year, Rachel s mother-in-law was forced to spend lockdown at their home in London - and it seems she had a wonderful influence on the couple s little girl, who was able to pick up some of the language. Fortunately that was one of the [good things about lockdown]. She got to spend so much time with Mave, explained the doting mum. It takes two days to travel from where she lives in the far East of Russia - she can t be here and risk it. But they do New Year - instead of celebrating on Christmas, they still celebrate with a Christmas tree - but they celebrate on New Years.
It s been gorgeous, gushed Rachel, when asked how it s been watching Pasha become a father. My friends always said when you love someone and you see them with a child… he is just amazing with her. He s better with her than with me, I ve got the secret weapon of boobs and he has to actually learn proper parenting. She loves him, he loves her.
Even when looking at a picture of her, his face just lights up - it s gorgeous.
Rachel and Pasha are celebrating Maven s first birthday
Despite the fact little Maven s first birthday celebrations will be relatively low-key, the parents are looking forward to spending quality time together.
Rachel Riley talks baby Maven s first birthday plans and desire for second child with Pasha Kovalev - exclusive Hello! 15/12/2020
HELLO!, the
Countdown presenter reflected on the past 12 months and how precious their time as a family has been amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The couple - who
first-time parents in December last year, and there s no denying how much Pasha, 40, and Rachel, 34, have been relishing every moment with their baby girl. It s been gorgeous, gushed Rachel, when asked how it s been watching Pasha become a father. My friends always said when you love someone and you see them with a child… he is just amazing with her.
Professor Green, Rachel Riley and Joe Sugg deliver some Christmas magic to schools
The celebrities appeared on screen at five schools across the country to provide a unique take on teaching with their Very Important Breakfast Club
Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell teach a Christmas jive (Image: PA)
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