In what should have been the happiest moment of their lives, GB News stars Emily Carver and Patrick Christys finally introduced their newborn son George to the world yesterday – only for fans to notice something heartbreakingly off in every single frame.

The 32-year-old political commentator posted a beautiful carousel of eight images to her 180k Instagram followers at 7:42 p.m. last night: little George swaddled in a white cashmere blanket embroidered with his name, Emily gazing down at him with exhausted joy, Patrick cradling his son against his chest… and in not one of the photos was Patrick smiling.

Not properly.

His eyes were red-rimmed. His jaw clenched. In the final slide – a black-and-white close-up of his hand holding George’s tiny fist – a single tear is clearly visible rolling down his cheek.

The caption read simply:

“George Patrick Christys. Born 9 November 2025, 6lb 2oz. Our perfect boy. We are beyond grateful.”

Within minutes the comment section exploded.

“Is Patrick okay? He looks devastated.” “Something’s happened. You can see it in his face.” “Emily’s smile doesn’t reach her eyes either. Please tell us George is all right.”

By midnight #PrayForBabyGeorge was trending in the UK, with thousands convinced the couple were hiding a devastating diagnosis.

The rumours started small but spread like wildfire.

Some claimed George had been born with a serious heart condition – pointing to the tiny monitor sticker still visible on his foot in one photo. Others zoomed in obsessively on Emily’s wrist, claiming they could see a hospital band that hadn’t been removed, suggesting they were still in the NICU. The wilder corners of Mumsnet insisted Patrick’s tear-streaked face was proof the baby had Down syndrome and he was “grieving the perfect child he thought he’d have” – a theory that was swiftly and viciously shut down by Emily’s followers.

Then came the most explosive claim of all: that George had been rushed into emergency surgery hours after birth for a twisted bowel, and the “happy” post had been pre-scheduled by their publicist while Patrick sat alone in the hospital chapel praying.

Friends of the couple were forced into overdrive, texting journalists: “They’re fine. The baby’s fine. Everyone just needs to calm down.”

But the photos told a different story.

Those who know Patrick – the usually bombastic, quick-witted GB News firebrand – say they’ve never seen him like this. One colleague revealed he hadn’t returned a single work message since Friday, which for a man who normally live-tweets his own breakfast is unheard of. Another claimed Patrick broke down on a WhatsApp voice note to the GB News team, saying only: “I’ve never been so scared in my life.”

Emily, meanwhile, had been uncharacteristically quiet on social media throughout her pregnancy, posting just three updates in nine months. The last – a mirror selfie at 38 weeks – had the cryptic caption “Whatever happens next, we’re ready.” Fans are now convinced that wasn’t pregnancy glow; it was the look of a woman who’d been told there might be complications.

By this morning the speculation had become so intense that GB News issued an official statement during Patrick’s usual 3 p.m. slot (which was covered by a visibly shaken Dan Wootton):

“Patrick and Emily are overwhelmed by the love and messages following the birth of their son George. They are taking some private family time and will be back on air when they’re ready. Thank you for respecting their privacy at this special time.”

Yet the statement only fuelled the fire – why mention “privacy” and “special time” if everything is fine?

Some fans have pointed out more positive clues: the blanket George is wrapped in is the same one Emily’s mother knitted during her pregnancy, a family tradition. The name “George” was Patrick’s grandfather’s name – a WWII veteran who passed away last year. And in slide six, if you zoom in, Patrick’s lips are actually mouthing “I love you” to his son.

But none of that has stopped the tidal wave of concern.

As one viral comment with 42,000 likes put it: “I’ve given birth twice. That is not the face of a man who’s just had a straightforward delivery. That’s the face of a man who’s been to hell and come back holding his miracle.”

For now, the new parents have gone silent – stories deleted, comments restricted, location tags turned off.

Whatever the truth behind those photographs – whether it was simply the overwhelming emotion of first-time parenthood, post-birth exhaustion, or something far more serious – one thing is clear: George Patrick Christys entered the world on 9 November 2025, and in doing so broke the internet’s heart before he’d even opened his eyes.

Welcome to the world, little George. Whatever you’re facing, Britain already loves you fiercely.