Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly have welcomed their first child, a son named McCormick Rielly. The announcement was made on Virtue’s Instagram, accompanied by black-and-white photos of the couple with their newborn. The post was met with congratulations from friends and family members, including Canadian model Lauren Chan and Elisha Cuthbert, who is married to retired NHL player Dion Phaneuf. Fans expressed their excitement and humor at the news, with one jokingly asking if the baby was born with skates on. The couple shared the news of their pregnancy a few months prior, with Virtue posting vacation photos showcasing her baby bump.
Virtue and Rielly’s relationship timeline provides insight into how their romance developed. The pair first met through mutual friends and made their first public appearance together in January 2020. Although not confirmed at the time, fans speculated on their relationship status based on social media photos. Their relationship was confirmed in February 2020 when Rielly’s teammate Auston Matthews mentioned Virtue as his girlfriend on a podcast. The couple made their relationship official in March 2020 during an Instagram live stream with Arkells singer Max Kerman. Throughout the COVID-19 quarantine, they supported each other and maintained a private relationship.
In December 2022, Virtue hinted at their engagement in a New Year’s Eve post, and in January 2023, they confirmed their engagement on a podcast. Rielly expressed his gratitude and happiness at being engaged to Virtue, describing her as an “absolute sweetheart.” The couple continued to plan their wedding, with Rielly acknowledging their excitement and happiness. Rielly was spotted wearing a wedding band in October 2023, leading to speculation that they had secretly tied the knot. In February 2024, Virtue and Rielly shared photos of their wedding ceremonies, which took place in Toronto and Italy. Virtue described their wedding as “magical” and expressed conflicting emotions about keeping their engagement and wedding plans private.
The couple’s journey to parenthood reached its conclusion in August 2024 when they announced the birth of their son, McCormick Rielly, through social media. Virtue shared vacation photos featuring her baby bump in May, leading up to the joyful news of their son’s arrival. Friends and fans alike congratulated the couple on the birth of their first child, marking a new chapter in their relationship. The private couple continues to share their milestones with their followers, reflecting joy, gratitude, and love in each moment.
