Love Island star Justin Lacko announces the birth of baby boy
Former Islander Justin Lacko took to Instagram to celebrate the arrival of his baby boy Leo Jace Barone-Lacko.
The bub, who Justin shares with ex-girlfriend Anita Barone-Scott, arrived on May 11.
"Welcome to the world," Justin posted on Instagram alongside a gorgeous snap of Leo. "How I will treasure you forever. My love for you is unconditional."
Justin announced he was expecting a baby on Instagram late last year with an ultrasound pic and a image of himself and his ex.
"LIFE!!!! I can't believe this is happening but it's the best news to hear and I am very excited to share with you all that I'm going to be a daddy. Here's to celebrating my last year of my 20's and becoming a daddy in 2020," captioned the 28-year-old.
Justin Lacko took to Instagram to announce that he's going to be a father in 2020. Instagram/@justinlacko
He confirmed their split in a radio interview last year. "You can't force something that's not really meant to be there," he said at the time when asked about his relationship with Anita. "And I have all the support in the world, and she's beautiful, and I adore her but I think the situation and where it is now is the right thing for both of us."
Justin was an Islander in Season 1 of Love Island Australia, which aired in 2018.
His Love Island Australia co-star Millie was among many to pass on her congratulations. "Love him! So happy for you! There's a boy that's going to be brought into the world with well rounded morals and emotional intelligence! Couldn't be happier for you," she commented on Instagram.