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News.com.au
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Beloved AFL presenter Abbey Holmes set for shock return weeks after giving birth
Beloved presenter Abbey Holmes has revealed she will make her return to Seven's AFL coverage next Friday, just weeks after she welcomed the birth of her first child. Holmes will be back in action for the Round 20 clash between Essendon and Western Bulldogs on July 25, just seven weeks after giving birth to Braxton John Brooksby, on June 11. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. It is an incredibly quick turnaround considering the pregnancy did not go to plan either, with the 34-year-old requiring a C-section procedure. The new mum, however, won't be jumping back into full-time work straight away, instead planning to work two days a week while managing her maternal duties. 'I feel incredibly lucky to step back into a job I love, while also soaking up the joy of being a mum,' Holmes said in a statement to Channel 7 on Thursday. 'It's the perfect balance, and I'm so grateful for the support from both my family and my work family to get me back doing what I love. 'Coming back to work fills me with so much excitement. 'I've missed the team, the buzz, and being part of the action. I'm ready to hit the ground running next Friday night at Marvel Stadium and can't wait for little Brax to see his mumma in action. 'It's been such a special time at home with Braxton and Keegan and I feel so lucky to be able to go back to a job that I love and come home to our family. 'I've been watching so much footy and now I'm rapt to be back in the thick of it,' Holmes said about her pending return to commentary. 'I'm so thankful to the amazing team at Seven who made it easy for me to take the time I needed, and who've welcomed me back with open arms. 'It's the best feeling to know I can have both – a career I love and precious time with my family. 'Being a mum has changed me in the most incredible ways, but one thing that hasn't changed is my passion for my career and the game. I couldn't be more ready to be back.'
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footy star Abbey Holmes makes a stunning decision about her TV career just seven weeks after giving birth to her first child
Popular football commentator Abbey Holmes has decided to return to work commentating on the AFL for Channel Seven less than two months after giving birth to her son Braxton. The 34-year-old proud mum has opened up about resuming her role with the broadcaster, working just two days per week while also taking care of her baby at home. Her first match back will be on July 25 when Essendon take on the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. 'I feel incredibly lucky to step back into a job I love, while also soaking up the joy of being a mum,' Holmes said. 'It's the perfect balance, and I'm so grateful for the support from both my family and my work family to get me back doing what I love. 'Coming back to work fills me with so much excitement. 'I've missed the team, the buzz, and being part of the action. I'm ready to hit the ground running next Friday night at Marvel Stadium and can't wait for little Brax to see his mumma in action. 'It's been such a special time at home with Braxton and Keegan and I feel so lucky to be able to go back to a job that I love and come home to our family.' Holmes, who is married to ex-footy star Keegan Brooksby, revealed last month that her son's birth did not go to plan and she required an emergency C-section. The fan favourite will travel for footy over the next few weeks and also appear at the Logies with Seven. 'I've been watching so much footy and now I'm rapt to be back in the thick of it,' Holmes said. 'I'm so thankful to the amazing team at Seven who made it easy for me to take the time I needed, and who've welcomed me back with open arms. 'It's the best feeling to know I can have both – a career I love and precious time with my family. 'Being a mum has changed me in the most incredible ways, but one thing that hasn't changed is my passion for my career and the game. I couldn't be more ready to be back.' The former footballer revealed earlier in the year that she discovered she was pregnant after running the New York Marathon in November. 'As you can imagine, it was a bit of a shock given what I had just put my body through, but I'm in awe of what the human body can do,' she said. Nevertheless, Abbey said at the time that she and Keegan 'could not be happier to welcome our first child into the world, later this year'. 'We are so excited and grateful to be in this position, as we know how difficult it can be for so many people. We're on cloud nine and can't wait for this next chapter.'
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Fan favourite Holmes to return to Seven's footy team
Much-loved commenter Abbey Holmes will return to host Seven's AFL coverage just weeks after she welcomed the birth of her baby boy Braxton. Holmes will return to the screen for the Round 20 Friday night clash between Essendon and Western Bulldogs on July 25. The former AFLW star celebrated the birth of her first child, Braxton John Brooksby, on June 11 and said she can't wait to get back into the heat of the action. 'I feel incredibly lucky to step back into a job I love, while also soaking up the joy of being a mum. It's the perfect balance, and I'm so grateful for the support from both my family and my work family to get me back doing what I love,' she said. 'Coming back to work fills me with so much excitement. I've missed the team, the buzz, and being part of the action, I'm ready to hit the ground running next Friday night at Marvel Stadium and can't wait for little Brax to see his mumma in action. 'It's been such a special time at home with Braxton and Keegan and I feel so lucky to be able to go back to a job that I love and come home to our family. I've been watching so much footy and now I'm rapt to be back in the thick of it.' Holmes will be returning part-time, resuming her role of leading Seven's Friday and Sunday afternoon coverage while balancing her time with her new family. Abbey Holmes and her husband Keegan Brooksby have taken to social media to announce the birth of their first child on Friday, June 6. Their son, whom they've named Braxton John Brooksby, was born via c-section at 5.49pm, weighing 3.585 kilos. Credit: Abbey Holmes / Instagram 'I'm so thankful to the amazing team at Seven who made it easy for me to take the time I needed, and who've welcomed me back with open arms,' she said. 'It's the best feeling to know I can have both – a career I love and precious time with my family. 'Being a mum has changed me in the most incredible ways, but one thing that hasn't changed is my passion for my career and the game. I couldn't be more ready to be back.'
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Channel 7's Abbey Holmes welcomes first baby, shares brutal birth ordeal
Channel 7 AFL presenter Abbey Holmes and her husband Keegan Brooksby have welcomed their first baby together, a son named Braxton. The pair shared the news on Instagram, revealing that the birth did not go exactly according to plan. 'Mummy laboured all day on Friday, only for me to be born via c section at 5:49pm on 6/6 weighing 3.585kg's,' the caption read. 'My head was faaaar too large so we had to change our plans late in the piece!' The couple's well-known friends were quick to offer celebratory messages under the birth announcement. 'Cool dude joining a cool crew,' wrote Australian comedian Dave Hughes. 'Congrats,' wrote radio presenter and AFL great Brendan Fevola. Josh Daicos' partner Annaliese Dalins commented: 'Adorable — congratulations sweetheart xx sending you and your beautiful family lots of love.' Seven News' chief sports presenter Rebecca Maddern posted: 'Oh Abbey I've been waiting for this news! He's just perfect! Enjoy the love bubble - rest up.' Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac added: 'Glorious!!! So happy for you guys.' The Instagram post shows photos of the newborn in a blue onesie and beanie, next to a toy bunny with the words, 'my first bunny.' The post also shows a smiling selfie of the new parents carrying their newborn. The former AFWL star turned Channel 7 announced her pregnancy in January, saying her and her husband Keegan Brooksby were 'on cloud nine'. 'Keegan and I have shared a very busy year, but 2025 is set to be our biggest and best yet. We could not be happier to welcome our first child into the world, later this year,' Holmes told The Herald Sun. Holmes made the discovery she was pregnant after incredibly running the New York Marathon in November, with the news coming as a total surprise. 'We are so excited and grateful to be in this position, as we know how difficult it can be for so many people. We're on cloud nine and can't wait for this next chapter.' 'We discovered that I was pregnant a few weeks after returning home from running the New York Marathon,' Holmes continued. 'As you can imagine, it was a bit of a shock given what I had just put my body through, but I'm in awe of what the human body can do. 'Keegan and I told our families at Christmas, which was a really special time for us all. We wanted to share our news with as many people as possible in person, so we've spent the last few weeks doing that. There were plenty of tears, that's for sure. 'I've been lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful start to my pregnancy, and we're soaking up every moment.' The 33-year-old was an inaugural member of the Adelaide Crows' AFLW team and since hanging up the boots, has been a key part of Seven's AFL and AFLW commentary team. As well as being a beloved commentator, Holmes has also appeared on reality TV shows Survivor and SAS Australia. Her partner, Brooksby, is also a former AFL player. He joined Gold Coast via the 2015 rookie draft and played 14 games in his three seasons at the club. He spent one year at West Coast in 2019, where he didn't manage to make an appearance, before playing one more AFL game at Hawthorn. The couple have been together since 2017 after matching on a dating app. Brooksby popped the question in Uluru in 2020 before the pair tied the knot in 2023.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Abbey Holmes welcomes her first child with husband Keegan Brooksby and reveals details of the dramatic birth
Abbey Holmes has welcomed her first child. The 33-year-old sports presenter and her husband Keegan Brooksby are new parents to a son born on June 6 - but the birth did not go to plan. In a dual post shared by the couple to Instagram, they revealed their son was born by emergency C-section. Alongside sweet images of the little boy, they wrote: Hi everybody! My name is Braxton John Brooksby but my friends can call me Brax. 'Mummy labored all day on Friday, only for me to be born via C-section at 5:49pm on 6/6 weighing 3.585kgs. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'My head was faaaar too large so we had to change our plans late in the piece! I'm suuuuuuuuuper cute and Mum and Dad are obsessed with me!' The accompanying images showed little Brax in a blue onesie laying in a cot. The new parents also posed for a selfie, beaming for the camera as they cuddled their little one. The former footballer had documented her pregnancy on Instagram, proudly showcasing her heavily pregnant belly. 'Going to miss my Belly. Have LOVED every second of being pregnant with you my sweet boy,' she wrote in one caption. In January, Abbey announced she was expecting her first child, saying she and her husband were overjoyed, reported Herald Sun. Sharing the news with their family over Christmas first, Abbey went on to reveal she discovered she was pregnant after running the New York Marathon in November. 'As you can imagine, it was a bit of a shock given what I had just put my body through, but I'm in awe of what the human body can do,' she said. Nevertheless, Abbey said she and Keegan 'could not be happier to welcome our first child into the world, later this year'. 'We are so excited and grateful to be in this position, as we know how difficult it can be for so many people. We're on cloud nine and can't wait for this next chapter.' Abbey said the couple have been sharing their milestone news with as many people in person as possible, adding it's 'a really special time for us all'. She later shared a pregnancy announcement to Instagram, posting happy snaps of her growing baby bump taken by photographer Diana Brandt. The Seven star shared a heartfelt video capturing the moment she wiped away tears, overwhelmed by the achievement of completing the 42.2 kilometre challenge. 'Speechless. Proud,' she captioned the clip. 'The emotion on that finish line hit me reeeeaal hard. I am a marathon runner!' The path to the New York Marathon wasn't easy for Holmes. She had been juggling her on-screen commitments with Channel Seven, alongside marathon training. The lovers married in November 2023 in a stunning ceremony at Uluru in the Northern Territory. They wed in front of about 100 friends and family, including Abbey's Seven commentary colleagues Luke Hodge and Brian Taylor.
