Storm Huntley, co-host of the popular Channel 5 show The Jeremy Vine, introduced her newborn daughter, Sloan Blue Okan, to audiences during her first TV appearance after maternity leave on Monday, March 17, 2025. The presenter and her husband, Kerr Okan, welcomed their daughter early Saturday morning, March 15, at 2:30 AM, weighing 6.3 pounds.
After announcing her daughter's birth on Instagram the following day, Huntley shared her joy with fans. "And just like this… My heart has doubled in size. Welcome to the world little one," she wrote online, sharing a photo of herself holding Sloan.
During her appearance on The Jeremy Vine show, Huntley spoke from her home, affectionately referring to Sloan as the "newest recruit" to the show's team. She humorously noted, "She entered this world at 2:30 on Saturday morning, so a party animal!" Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, she provided key facts about her newborn: "and, as Jeremy likes his facts, she was 6.3 lbs and born on the 15th March."
Huntley expressed her excitement about the family dynamic, stating, "Otis got to meet his little sister and he's been playing a blinder as a big brother." The couple's son, Otis, was born in 2022, making Sloan their second child. Despite the challenges, Huntley’s spirits remained high: "It's been wonderful!" she commented, shedding light on the joy and responsibilities of being new parents once again.
Following her post, the couple received numerous congratulatory messages from fans and celebrity friends alike, praising both Sloan's name and the family's growing happiness. Comments flooded in, including sentiments such as "Congratulations Storm and family. Love Sloan’s name," highlighting the fond reception of this new chapter.
Huntley and Okan, who married at Loch Lomond, Scotland, in 2021, have maintained the balance of family life and their professional commitments. Not long before her maternity leave, Huntley revealed her pregnancy during her show, drawing attention to her excitement and the little changes she noted as she prepared for the new arrival. She shared her sentiment about being pregnant again, with the first time around feeling like "a dream." This time, she noted, parenthood involved juggling responsibilities with Otis: "Being pregnant and having to run around after a two-year-old is no mean feat. It should be an Olympic sport!"
While adjusting to life as new parents again, the couple is also mindful of the distance from their families, which has posed its own challenges. Huntley remarked, "It’s really, really tough not having family nearby. When they say it takes a village to raise a child, they’re not kidding." Their need for extra support, she added, meant securing help beyond familiar faces, proving just how demanding new parenthood can be.
Reflecting on the future, Huntley expressed her uncertainty about whether more children are on the horizon. “I’d like to leave it open,” she said. “My husband would like to shut the shop, so the conversation continues.” This light-hearted comment mirrored the common debate among new parents about family planning.
Huntley launched the podcast Mums in the Making during her first pregnancy, echoing her reality with humor and relatable anecdotes about parenthood through each trimester. Her candid discussions resonate with mothers and parents everywhere, encapsulating the day-to-day trials and tribulations of raising children.
Born and raised near Glasgow, Huntley has carved out her path as a journalist and presenter, graduating with degrees from the University of Glasgow and the London College of Communication. Her background encompasses work at local radio stations and the BBC, leading her to become the charismatic co-host of shows such as The Wright Stuff and her solo program, Storm Huntley, which debuted on Channel 5 last year.
Through her experiences, Storm Huntley continues to inspire viewers, offering authenticity and relatability as she balances her life on and off-screen. Her latest joy, baby Sloan, promises to be another delightful chapter in her already colorful life.
