Love Island star Cartier Surjan and NRL beau Jake Simpkin announce arrival of their first child: 'Welcome to the world'

Love Island Australia's Cartier Surjan, 26, and her NRL beau Jake Simpkin, 23, have welcomed a beautiful baby boy.

In a joint post to Instagram, the couple announced the arrival of their first child by posting a black and white photo of Jake adoring bub in his crib.

"Welcome to the world our boy," they captioned the post.

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First-time parents Cartier and Jake, who plays as a hooker for the Manly Sea Eagles, are yet to reveal baby boy's name although a comment hinted at what it could be.

"Congratulations to you both little Hunter is gorgeous," a family member wrote.

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Friends, family and fans rushed to the comment section to congratulate the pair on their growing family.

Season 2 Love Island Australia co-star Anna McEvoy commented: "Congratulations beautiful, so beyond happy for you guys !!! Can't wait for our boys to meet 😍."

"Enjoy the new chapter," another said.

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Cartier starred in Season 2 of Love Island Australia in 2019 where she and ex Matt Zukowski finished as runners up.

Cartier and Jake first announced their pregnancy in April 2025 with a beachside photoshoot.

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The couple posed on the beach as Cartier held a copy of the sonogram while Jake cradled her growing bump.

"We are so excited to meet you," they captioned the post.

Cartier and Jake starting dating shortly after she ended things with Matt Zukowski in November of 2019.

Cartier and Jake have been happily together since 2020.

"Never would I have thought love like this exists, that a man like you exists. You are truly the one for me. Here for you until forever," Cartier penned a sweet tribute to Jake.

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