MasterChef Star Pat McGarry Welcomes Second Child After Stressful Emergency C-Section
MasterChef Australia star Pat McGarry has shared some joyful family news, announcing the arrival of his second child with fiancée Emma Miller.
The 36-year-old revealed on Instagram that the couple has welcomed a baby girl named Stevie Anne McGarry, making their family of three officially a family of four.
Pat McGarry Introduces Baby Stevie
Pat shared the happy update with his followers on Monday, writing that he was “absolutely delighted” to introduce his newborn daughter to the world.
Baby Stevie arrived a little later than expected, with Pat revealing she was more than two weeks past her due date and weighed 9.2 pounds at birth.
He also gave a sweet update on the rest of the family, saying big sister Frankie is already enjoying her new role, while Emma is recovering well after the birth.
A Smooth Start as a Family of Four
Pat said while meeting his daughter was a moment he and partner Emma will never forget – her arrival didn’t quite go to plan.
‘She was 15 days overdue, so in food terms, she was definitely well done,’ Pat laughed. ‘There was going to be an induction, but a few curveballs on the day meant it ended up being an emergency C-section. It was a very stressful and full-on few weeks.’
Pat and his fiancée Emma have been together since 2013.
The council worker revealed that he decided to propose to his partner the day they moved in together.
‘The funny thing was she’s a teacher and it was Book Week, so she was still dressed as Miss Trunchbull from Matilda,’ he previously said of his proposal.
MasterChef Australia airs Monday to Wednesday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 7pm on Network Ten and 10.
Speaking to TV Week, Pat said becoming a family of four has been a smooth transition
Speaking to TV Week, Pat said the early days with Stevie have been surprisingly calm so far.
He admitted he is still waiting for the moment when things become chaotic, but for now, the newborn has been settling in gently.
“She’s loving her feeds and then she snoozes,” Pat said, adding that the family feels very lucky with how smoothly things have gone in the first stage of Stevie’s life.
Baby Stevie’s Arrival Did Not Go to Plan
While meeting his daughter was an unforgettable moment, Pat explained that Stevie’s arrival came after a stressful few weeks.
She was 15 days overdue, which prompted Pat to joke that, “in food terms, she was definitely well done.”
The family had expected an induction, but plans changed on the day after several unexpected complications. Pat revealed the birth ultimately became an emergency C-section, describing the experience as intense and emotionally overwhelming.
Pat and Emma’s Long Love Story
Pat and Emma have been together since 2013, long before his time in the MasterChef spotlight.
The couple’s relationship has included plenty of memorable moments, including Pat’s unusual proposal story. He previously revealed that he decided to propose on the day they moved in together — while Emma, a teacher, was still dressed as Miss Trunchbull from Matilda for Book Week.
Now, more than a decade into their relationship, Pat and Emma are beginning a new chapter as parents of two daughters.
A New Chapter for the MasterChef Favourite
The arrival of baby Stevie marks a special milestone for Pat, who has balanced his life as a council worker, partner, father and MasterChef personality.
With Frankie embracing life as a big sister and Emma recovering after a difficult delivery, the McGarry family is now focused on settling into their new rhythm at home.
MasterChef Australia continues to air on Network Ten and 10, while Pat’s growing family has given fans another reason to celebrate alongside him.
