Trending 11th March 2023 by Slaine McKenna
Jack Keating Opens Up About Co-Parenting His Newborn Daughter
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a father and give my daughter the most amazing life.”
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Jack Keating is opening up about fatherhood, after welcoming his first child.
The former Love Island star announced the birth of his daughter this week. Sharing a snap of himself and the baby girl on Instagram.
Now the Dubliner is sharing the realities of co-parenting, speaking to The Sun he confirmed he and his daughter’s mother are not in a relationship, but working together to raise their child.
“My daughter’s mother and I are not together however, we look forward to co-parenting together and giving our little girl the best support system that she needs,” he explained.
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Continuing on Jack shared how excited he is to be a dad.
Saying: “This is an exciting new chapter for me and my family and I am completely besotted already. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a father and give my daughter the most amazing life.”
Announcing his daughter’s birth, Jack wrote: “Welcome to the world my little [princess]”
Jack’s dad Ronan sent his love in the comments, writing: “Little Cutie” with a love heart emoji. While his mum Yvonne Connolly wrote: “I miss her so much already” with several love heart emojis.
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Sisters Missy and Ali also shared their support. With Missy sending her love all the way from Australia, saying: “Cutest little baba. Cannot wait to meet her soon” While Ali said: “Couldn’t be happier. So proud of you”
Step-mum Storm also shared her excitement, leaving a trail of love heart emojis.
Jack famously appeared 2022’s Love Island, and plenty of his fellow islanders also shared their support.
Mollie Salmon wrote: “Congratulations Jack , you’ll be the best Dad”
Paige Thorne said: “Congratulations hunny!!”
While Luca Bish commented: “Congratulations brother”