{"id":499156,"date":"2026-02-23T16:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/499156\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:25:22","slug":"mafs-susie-bradley-and-nrl-star-todd-carney-welcome-second-child-after-ivf-and-reveal-very-unique-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/499156\/","title":{"rendered":"MAFS’ Susie Bradley and NRL star Todd Carney welcome second child after IVF – and reveal very unique name"},"content":{"rendered":"

Married At First Sight<\/a>‘s Susie Bradley<\/a> and NRL star Todd Carney have welcomed another baby boy following their IVF journey<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The Season 6 bride and former NRL player shared the news of their second child’s arrival on Instagram and revealed his unique name, which concerned some fans.<\/p>\n

Want the official inside scoop on MAFS, unfiltered and unseen? Watch After The Dinner Party here<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MarriedWelcome baby King! (Instagram \/ @thesusiepearlclinic)<\/p>\n

“The most magical moments – the ones you wish you could hold onto and relive forever – yesterday was one of those days,” Susie announced.<\/p>\n

“The moment we held you, the rest of the world simply melted away\u2026 \u2764\ufe0f Our second son “King Daryl Carney” born February 22, 2026 at 4.50pm on the Gold Coast.”<\/p>\n

King is their second child together following four-year-old son Lion. Todd also stepped into the role of stepfather to Susie’s 10-year-old daughter, Baby.\ufeff<\/p>\n

But the chosen name, King, left some fans puzzled over the unofficial “royal title”.<\/p>\n

\"MarriedThe pair have welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world. (Instagram \/ @thesusiepearlclinic)<\/p>\n

Sharing gorgeous photos of the parents holding their newborn bub, Susie explained the adorable name.<\/p>\n

“King \ud83d\udc51 A name which denotes strength, confidence and leadership. May you always stand tall in who you are, lead with love, and know how deeply you are cherished.<\/p>\n

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“You, along with your sister and brother, are our entire world, little King. There won’t be a single day when we aren’t endlessly thankful to have been blessed with you all. xxxx”<\/p>\n

Friends and fans rushed to the comments to congratulate the pair, but some questioned how they were able to officially register such a unique name.<\/p>\n

“Congratulations, he is beautiful – I don’t actually think children are allowed to be called King though,” one fan pointed out.<\/p>\n

\"MarriedSome fans questioned whether ‘King’ could be recognised as an official Australian name. (Instagram \/ @thesusiepearlclinic)<\/p>\n

“Hey beautiful, I don’t want to ruin this beautiful moment but is King his first name? When you file to register him at birth if you put his name as King they won’t allow it. Xx,” said another.<\/p>\n

“That’s what I was thinking too you can’t have royal titles,” one fan agreed. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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“Wow. Congratulations guys. He’s super cute \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f However I don’t think you can use King for a bubbas name \ud83d\ude22,” wrote a fourth.<\/p>\n

According to NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages<\/a> names that include or resembles an official title or rank\ufeff such as a royal title cannot be registered across Australia.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSSusie and Todd are now a family of five. (Instagram \/ @susiepearll)<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, Susie and Todd hadn’t replied to any of the well wishes and messages, but we’re sure they’re in their happy bubble with bub.<\/p>\n

King’s arrival comes after the couple announced they were expecting in August 2025<\/a>, alongside a touching video documenting their “fertility journey”. \ufeff<\/p>\n

“And with a little bit of perseverance and a whole lotta love, we finally got you \ud83d\udc99,” they said at the time.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSSusie shared her fertility journey. (Instagram \/ @susiepearll)<\/p>\n

In the video Susie shared with the hashtags “#IVF, #fertilityjourney”, the bride documented their pregnancy journey from the moment they started trying, to the second they found out they were expecting.<\/p>\n

In one clip, \ufeffSusie was in disbelief after reading a positive pregnancy test in the front seat of a parked car with husband Todd.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSSusie’s shocked face says it all. (Instagram \/ @susiepearll)<\/p>\n

The baby announcement came after Susie and Todd tied the knot in January that year.<\/p>\n

The couple wed in a lavish celebration at the home on the Gold Coast surrounded by their children, friends and family.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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The couple announced news of their engagement<\/a> in \ufeffMay 2024. They were previously engaged in 2020 however the pair briefly split in 2022 before rekindling their relationship.<\/p>\n

\"MAFSSusie and Todd married in January 2025. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

Earlier in May 2024, Susie told 9Entertainment their relationship was better than ever.<\/p>\n

“I think my life has just really settled into place, I feel like I’m where I’m meant to be,” she celebrated.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the happy couple \u2013 and now family of five! \ufeff<\/p>\n

Want the official inside scoop on MAFS, unfiltered and unseen? Watch After The Dinner Party here<\/a>. Episodes stream weekly, immediately following the explosive Married at First Sight Dinner Party episode on Channel 9 and 9Now.<\/p>\n

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