Chris Evans, 52, announces arrival of twins with wife Natasha Shishmanian, 38

Chris Evans has announced the arrival of his new twin babies to the world.

The 52-year-old radio veteran revealed his wife Natasha Shishmanian, 38, had given birth to their new children, who he has continuously claimed are named Ping and Pong, after she was induced at Frimley Park Hospital on Wednesday morning.

The star revealed the birth of the tots, who were conceived via IVF, live on his radio show on Thursday as he called in to guest host Sara Cox to reveal: 'Ping popped her head out at 2210, Pong popped his head out 12 minutes later at 22 minutes past 10...

'Both healthy, both strong, happy and blessed, as was mum throughout. Infinite thanks to the amazing team at Frimley Park Hospital, amazing people, amazing professionals, helping dreams come true. Thank you.'

Chris' stand-in presenter Sara said on air: 'Huge congrats, beautiful news. It sounded like a night to remember.' 

While fans were certainly delighted for Chris, others were left baffled about their rather unique choice of names in Ping and Pong. 

Twitter users penned: 'Sorry, as if Chris Evans has just named his twins Ping and Pong?!... @ChrisEvans ping? Pong?...

Chris Evans still having a joke with his colleagues: He and his wife have had twins a girl and a boy named 'Ping and Pong'...

MailOnline