The Block 2017 fan-favourite couple Elyse Knowles and fiancรฉ Josh Barker have shared the heartwarming news that their clan has been extended with the arrival of a new baby!
The couple welcomed a daughter, Java, on 5 December 2024.
In mid-April, the family packed their bags and travelled to Fiji for a family holiday, which was supposedly the perfect destination to announce Elyseโs pregnancy.
โThe boys are very excited for another brother or sister ๐๐ผ,โ she captioned the photos.
In the baby announcement, the soon-to-be third time mum showed off her growing baby bump and her two children, Zaii and Sunny.
Countless friends and fans flooded the comment section with love for Josh and Elyse.
โAmazing news. Congrats lovely,โ Australian model Megan Gale wrote.
Former Married At First Sight Australia star, Matha Kalifatidis commented: โOmg Wowowow. You do it so effortlessly!โ to which Elyse responded Martha should โsee behind closed doors.โ
โEeeek congratulations beautiful,โ former Home and Awayโs Sam Frost shared.
The newest addition to the family is the third child in the space of four years for the parents. Youngest born, Zaii Baker was born on May 18, 2023 with Elyse announcing it to Instagram a few days after his birth.
โZaii Baker ๐ค To love and protect. 18th May ๐,โ she wrote.

(Image: Instagram) (Credit: Image: Instagram)
Before Zaii, Josh and Elyse got their first taste of parenthood with their firstborn Sunny in February 2021.
โThe next chapter in our lives. The best chapter yet. And itโs called Sunny,โ the captioned the black and white announcement post.
While Josh and Elyse have become experts on parenting two boys, a baby girl could create some excitement! As of yet, the gender of their unborn baby has not been revealed and fans will most likely have to wait until their birth.