GB News presenter Stephen Dixon has shared an adorable update on social media, posting a snap which prompted floods of sweet responses.
Taking to X, he shared in view of his 61,000 followers a photo of his Ridgeback dog, Rex, as he celebrated an important milestone.
The photogenic pooch donned a Union Jack bow tie and sat, glaring beyond the camera as Dixon wrote: “Happy 2nd Birthday Rex,” along with balloon and paw print emojis.
Fans instantly shared happy responses, with many sharing how Rex shared his birthday with their own beloved pets.
Adding a cute photo of their own dog, one wrote: “Happy birthday Rex, birthday shared with Henry who is four today.”
A second shared: “Happy birthday Rex, you share my 46th wedding anniversary date!”
“He’s looking very dapper in his bowtie. Happy Birthday Rex!!” one fan added.
Someone else penned: “Happy Birthday Rex! That two years has gone quickly. Lovely photo!”
Along with a picture of a posing cat, another remarked: “Happy birthday Rex from Brian, who also turned 2 today.”
“Happy Birthday Rex. what a Handsome Boy xx love from Casper too,” another added. (sic)
Back in 2023, The People’s Channels’ Stephen announced he was “exhausted” as he shared that his family had welcomed Rex, who was a small puppy at the time.
During the Breakfast show, which he fronted alongside Anne Diamond, the pair opened the September 2023 show by discussing the adorable new arrival and how Stephen had been adjusting to life as a new dog dad.
“So the dog has arrived – Rex,” Stephen said at the top of Friday’s show as Anne replied: “He’s been telling me it’s even weird to talk about your dog.”
Photos of Rex began to pop up on-screen as Stephen commented: “There he is, look. He’s a gorgeous Ridgeback.”
“He’s got a lovely face,” Anne complimented as a proud Stephen explained: “And he’s really settled in very nicely.
“Crucially, him and the cat… I wouldn’t say getting on but they’re not fighting, they’re not arguing… They’re just a little bit wary of each other.”
“That’s good!” Anne exclaimed. “And in several of the pictures you sent me, the cat has seated himself up high.
“On top of the sofa looking down or on the table looking down. Cats will tend to do that while they suss things out.”
Stephen revealed: “Timmy had a good sniff of him while he was asleep last night so that was quite good. He’s had a bit of a hiss at him but it’s fine.”
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Anne then asked how Stephen was coping in the evenings with a new pet, describing the experience as similar to that of a new parent and a baby.
“I had no idea it was going to be like it is,” Stephen admitted. “I feel really sorry for new parents now in a way I never felt before.”
Thankfully, it seems the pooch is now well adjusted to life in the Dixon household.
