Perth radio star announces birth of first child
Lamb announced the birth over the weekend, with her son adopting the names of both the presenter, and her partner Martene Pearman, an AFLW coach for the West Coast Eagles.
'Little Lamb has entered the chat!' she told friends and fans.
'Charlie Jules Lamb-Pearman 🩷 09-08-2025. Can't talk yet but already has us laughing with her rogue hair 😂🍓🥰'.
The new mother offered snaps of young Charlie aptly wrapped up in a lamb blanket, and unveiled the tot's healthy head of hair.
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The pair announced they were expecting their first child together in February — almost a year after their engagement announcement — with Lamb taking her maternity leave in early July.
Several high profile friends of the popular presenter have already offered their well-wishes to the couple.
'Obsessed 💕💕💕💕,' Bec Judd said,
Author and influencer Sophie Caccia commented, 'Yessssss congrats legends. Hi Charlie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.'
While brekky foes and former colleagues Nathan, Nat & Shaun offered the new mother a 'Congratulations!'
Mix 94.5's Pete Curulli joined the chorus, saying, 'CONGRATS MATE! ❤️ sending you all loads of love!'
In late July, Lamb's old WAAPA broadcasting mate Dani Shuey — the wife of retired Eagles champion Luke Shuey — replaced the new mother in the studio.
Lamb told PerthNow in June that she was excited for Shuey to keep her seat warm for the remainder of 2025 alongside co-host Xavier Ellis.
'I just think it's a great fit. Dani coming in, she's already part of the Triple M team, but just to take over and bring her energy. I just think it will be a really smooth transition,' Lamb said.
After a solid 12-year run in radio, the first-time mother expressed her excitement at taking maternity leave and attacking a new challenge.
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Although Lamb admitted, she was a little trepidatious ahead of the birth.
'I'm just super excited to dive into motherhood. I guess I'm scared as well, but I'm just excited to take on this role now with my partner, and we're doing it together, and hopefully all goes well, but the actual birth itself is freaking me out,' she said at the time.
Seeking advice from Shuey, a mother of two, Lamb was told: 'Embrace the chaos.'
However, she joked, the words she was expecting to hear were 'Keep them alive.'
'Honestly, that's my biggest concern. I can barely look after myself. So bringing in another one into the world, I'm nervous,' she said.
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