10 June 2023 , 01:34
493
0
Jack Keating has shared a new photo of his baby daughter after he became a first time dad earlier this year.
The 24-year-old former Love Island contestant - who is also the son of 46-year-old Boyzone icon Ronan Keating and his 49-year-old ex-wife Yvonne Connolly - is proud father to daughter Maya, who arrived in March this year.
Jack shares Maya with his ex-girlfriend Keely Iqbal, an artist who he co-parents with, and has proudly posed with his daughter on social media.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Jack flashed a beaming smile while posing with his daughter while out for dinner.
Jack Keating shared an adorable snap with baby daughter (Instagram)
Jack shares his daughter with ex-girlfriend Keely Iqbal (keely.arts/Instagram)The one-time reality star looked proud as he grinned for the camera while wearing a large pair of sunglasses.
Love Island's Haris spills on unaired row between Zara and Tanyel
Baby Maya was propped on his knee and was looking towards the camera herself while wrapped in a comfortable looking coat.
Jack captioned the father-and-daughter moment, writing: “The best dinner date.”
Jack became a first time dad in March this year (internet unknown)His post drew an avalanche of comments from fans and followers who were all excited to see him with his daughter.
One follower wrote: “My heart!” alongside a string of emojis while another commented: “That little face”.
Others were quick to brand Maya “adorable”, “so cute” and “gorgeous”.
Fans of Jack - who was a contestant on Love Island last year, featuring in Casa Amor before being dumped from the competition - were stunned to learn he became a father in March.
He shared a snap of himself cradling his daughter with the caption: "Welcome to the world my little [princess emoji]".
He later revealed during a Q&A with fans via Instagram that his daughter’s full name was: “Maya Ann Keating."
Jack’s dad, Ronan, has spoken about his grandchild while appearing on The One show - and suggested he wouldn’t like to be known as ‘grandad’.
Appearing on the stage with co-host Jermaine Jenas in an episode in March, Ronan reacted when Jermaine mentioned there was a new addition to the Keating family.
Molly-Mae hints at showing baby in her first YouTube as she teases special video
Ronan beamed at the time: "Yes I am [a grandad], my son had a gorgeous baby."
But reflecting on his new nickname, Jermaine explained that Ronan will not be called Grandad before explaining his name will be: "Uh, pops, we'll go with that, perfect."
It is believed that Jack and Maya's mother Keely are close, but not together - with the pair occasionally commenting on each others' social media posts.
Keely describes herself online as "Mummy. Artist. Sneakerhead," and had continually shared updates throughout her pregnancy while Jack opted for radio silence.
Jack's dad Ronan Keating discussed being a grandfather on The One Show (BBC)But after Jack took to Instagram to reveal he was a father, Keely responded to the flurry of messages congratulating the pair for "finally" sharing the announcement.
One person commented at the time: "Little angle, happy for you both," which saw Keely respond with a heart emoji.
While a second typed: "@keelyiqbal she is your double through and through. Congratulations both. PS its about frickin time. At least its out now."