Love Island’s Justin Lacko announces the birth of his son

Former Love Island star Justin Lacko has announced the birth of his son with ex-girlfriend Anita Barone-Scott. 

The 29-year-old shared a sweet photo to Instagram on Saturday of the newborn looking cosy in a grey blanket. 

‘Welcome to the world Leo Jace Barone-Lacko! Born 11 May 2020,’ Justin wrote in the caption. 

He added: ‘How I will treasure you forever. My love for you is unconditional.’ 

Fans and friends of the model, including former Bachelor star Florence Alexandra offered their well wishes in the comments.

‘So beautiful! Congrats,’ Florence wrote alongside a love heart emoji.  

Justin announced Anita’s pregnancy in November on Instagram.

He told his 125,000 followers: ‘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 twenties and becoming a daddy in 2020.’

He later explained on The Kyle and Jackie O Show that he and Anita had broken up after dating on and off for five years.

‘You know you can’t force something that’s not really meant to be there,’ he said of the demise of their romantic relationship.  

‘I have all the support in the world, and she’s beautiful, and I adore her. But I just think that this situation where it is now is probably the right thing for both of us.’