Billi Mucklow has said being a parent is her husband Andy Carroll 's "greatest achievement" in a heartfelt post on social media to celebrate Father's Day this afternoon.
The reality TV star, 34, and her footballer beau, 33 - got married earlier this month, following controversy over his stag do in which he'd been photographed in a bed with another woman - behind her this afternoon by paying tribute to Andy.
But The Only Way is Essex alum proved she had put Andy's stag do shame behind her as she shared a snap from their big day with their three children together and has two kids, from a previous relationship.
The couple - who have been honeymooning in Mexico - are parents to Arlo, six, Wolf, four, and Marvel, one. And Billi is a stepmother to Andy's older children Emilie, 12, and Lucas, 11.
Billi shared a photo of the family on Instagram earlier to celebrate Father's Day, as part of a heartfelt post to her husband.
The photo showed the newlyweds stood underneath a floral arch with the five children surrounding them.
Alongside the photo, Billi - who proudly refers to herself as a mother-of-five - wrote in the caption: "Happy Fathers Day husband." She further commented in the post: "Your greatest achievement" and tagged Andy in it.
The post has amassed more than 7,000 likes and prompted compliments, including from fellow TOWIE alum Jess Wright, who wrote in response: "Oh that's beautiful Billi."
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Another follower wrote: "Omg Billi. I love this." Whilst one fan commented on the post: "Oh my word, what a gorgeous picture." This sentiment was shared by others.
"Gorgeous family," said one follower recently. Another took to the comments section to write: "This picture is beautiful." Another wrote: "You look absolutely stunning."
The photo shows Billi in her ruffled gown, with Marvel and Emilie wearing co-ordinated outfits. Andy opted for a traditional suit, with his three sons wearing matching attire.
The wedding came shortly after Andy was photographed in a bed with a woman, bar manager Taylor Jane Wilkey on his stag-do in Dubai last month. She said nothing happened between them.
The couple put the drama behind them and went on to tie the knot in front of family and friends earlier this month.
Andy has spoken about the importance of family on Instagram previously, writing in a post once: "Children make your life important." He's also said: "Family is everything."
And celebrating Billi's birthday last year, he wrote: "Thank you for putting up with each one of us and being such a wondrous woman. We all love you to the moon and back."
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