Jack Keating

Love Island star Jack Keating has announced the surprise arrival of his first baby just 8 months after leaving the villa.

Commenting on the timing, one fan wrote: “I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!! I mean I know accidents happen but….” Love Island star Jack Keating has announced the surprise arrival of his first baby just 8 months after leaving the villa.

Love Island fans have been trying to figure out when Jack Keating's baby was conceived (Picture: ITV/ Jack Keating/ Instagram).

I’m like: “Trust me – I’m the real deal”.’ I’m verified, but they still believe I’m a catfish who’s stolen someone else’s photos. [The baby challenge is the worst part of Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/the-baby-challenge-is-the-worst-part-of-love-island-18416327/?ico=more_text_links) ‘I’m on Hinge, but I don’t use it too seriously. ‘I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!! [Love Island viewers mock Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall’s river date: ‘Not a Shrek’s swamp’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-lana-jenkins-and-ron-halls-river-date-shocks-fans-18418236/?ico=more_text_links) I mean I know accidents happen but….,’ one person wrote. [ The Independent](https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/one-year-on-from-love-island-jack-keating-is-still-on-dating-apps-but-people-think-im-a-fake-42376466.html). [son of singer](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/17-love-island-stars-who-have-celebrity-connections-18151331/) Ronan Keating, [shared that he was a first-time dad](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-star-jack-keating-welcomes-first-child-18417691/). [Love Island viewers mock Lana and Ron's river date: ‘Not a Shrek’s swamp’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-lana-jenkins-and-ron-halls-river-date-shocks-fans-18418236/) [Love Island’s Amy Hart reveals newborn son’s name and even Molly-Mae Hague’s a fan](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/08/amy-hart-reveals-newborn-sons-name-and-even-molly-maes-a-fan-18410121/) [Love Island star Jack Keating welcomes first child 8 months after leaving villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-star-jack-keating-welcomes-first-child-18417691/) [Metro.co.uk's dedicated Love Island hub](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) star [Jack Keating’s](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jack-keating/) baby announcement has left people slightly confused considering he was in the villa less than nine months ago.

Viewers of the ITV2 show believe they've worked out that the star conceived before entering Casa Amor in July.

I’m like: ‘Trust me – I’m the real deal.’” He said: “I’m on Hinge [the dating app], but I don’t use it too seriously. I’m verified, but they still believe I’m a catfish who’s stolen someone else’s photos. One user penned: “I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!! I mean I know accidents happen, but...” “So did he have a gf when he was in Love Island – correct me if I’m wrong, it said he was in the villa 8 months ago, and a baby takes 9?!” another asked.

Following Jack Keating's unexpected baby announcement, Love Island fans have tried to piece together when the tot was conceived as he was only in the villa ...

“He must of got the mum pregnant in June then went into LI (Casa) in July,” suggested someone else. “I’m on Hinge, but I don’t use it too seriously. columnist Danica](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/love-island-kai-sanam-molly-29417400), as [Luca](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/luca-bish) penned: “Congratulations brother”. [Paige](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/paige-thorne), while Mollie Salmon wrote: “Congratulations Jack , you’ll be the best Dad”. [Ronan going on to label his granddaughter as a “little cutie”](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ronan-keating-breaks-silence-grandad-29420587). [Missy](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ronan-keatings-daughter-missy-21-28718526) added: “Cutest little baba. [For all your daily celebrity news and gossip, sign up to OK!’s newsletter - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ok-magazine-newsletter-celebrity-news-20010882) [Charlotte Church on the moment Chris Moyles offered to take her virginity at 16](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/charlotte-church-moment-chris-moyles-29412252) [Harry and Meghan 'blindsided' royals with Lilibet's Princess title announcement](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/harry-meghan-blindsided-royals-lilibets-29415351) [Love Island Claudia's famous dad plays up for cameras as he takes daughters for lunch](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/love-island-claudias-famous-dad-29415587) ['I can't be in crowded places now - I get such anxiety I feel faint', says Frankie Essex](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/mum-and-baby/frankie-essex-parent-column-twins-29407828) [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island) fans are “convinced” that new dad Jack Keating conceived [his newborn baby](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-jack-keating-baby-loveisland-29419178) before he went to the villa. [Ronan Keating](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/ronan-keating), believe that his daughter was conceived before he went on the show. [The Irish Independent ](https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/one-year-on-from-love-island-jack-keating-is-still-on-dating-apps-but-people-think-im-a-fake-42376466.html)earlier this month. [Sign up here](https://auth.reachplc.com/auth.aspx) A third went on: “man went into casa whilst expecting a baby [crying face emoji]”.

Last night, Casa Amor 2022 Islander Jack Keating announced he has welcomed a baby, in a cute pic on Instagram holding his newborn child. The only thing is, ...

Jack entered the show during Casa Amor in July last year, so the mother of his child would have been a month pregnant when he was in the villa. Posting his news, Jack, who is the son of Ronan Keating, said: “Welcome to the world my little 👸”. Last night, Casa Amor 2022 Islander Jack Keating announced he has welcomed a baby, in a cute pic on Instagram holding his newborn child.

Remember when Ronan Keating's son Jack went on Love Island in 2022? Here's what he's doing following his Casa Amor stint. More on Closer.

[Coco Lodge](https://closeronline.co.uk/entertainment/tv-movies/coco-lodge-love-island/) telling [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jack-keating-addresses-coco-lodge-27672824), "Nothing's going on, just a bit of friendly banter. And I just thought why not? When I saw him walk into the villa my heart was beating out of my chest. We wanted to get to know the guy behind that cheeky smile and see if there was anything beyond him just being the son of a legend. Where is Jack Keating from? What is Jack Keating doing now?

Keely works as a Content and Brand Specialist as well as an artist designing custom trainer designs and greeting cards and kept her fans in the loop during ...

Hopefully, I'll get a connection with somebody and see what happens.' He also admitted to going on Dinner Dates on ITV in his quest for love, saying: 'I just did Dinner Dates with ITV, and that comes out in March. While a sixth explained: 'yeah so he must of got the mum pregnant in June then went into LI (Casa) in July. I’m like: "Trust me – I’m the real deal." I’m on Hinge [the dating app], but I don’t use it too seriously. Another echoed: 'I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!!

The 23-year-old wrote: “Welcome to the world my little [princess emoji].” The reality TV star is yet to confirm the name of the baby.

Speaking of the conversation, Jack revealed the pair had been asked by producers to bring it up. “That’s what I thought was the most surprising thing.” Gemma is the daughter of Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen. His journey on the show was cut short as none of the girls decided to couple up with him, despite striking up a conversation with show’s runner-up Gemma Owen. Jack’s fellow islanders also responded to the post. Jack’s parents Ronan and model Yvonne Connolly took to the comment section to congratulate their child.

Love Island Casa Amor 2022 star Jack Keating has had a baby - and the mother has been revealed. Who he had the child with, and if they are still together.

[he’d welcomed a baby](https://thetab.com/uk/2023/03/10/jack-keating-love-island-2022-casa-amor-baby-298367), and now the mother has been revealed. [Can you actually name the Islanders who’ve been dumped this year? Another added: “Someone was carrying your baby when you went on Love Island? “I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!! Loads of Islanders were quick to pass on their best wishes to Jack, including Danica Taylor who said: “Congratulations babes!!!!❤️”. [According to MailOnline](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11844305/Love-Island-star-Jack-Keatings-baby-mama-revealed-artist-Keely-Iqbal.html), the mother of Jack’s baby is Keely Iqbal, who is an artist, and she and Jack are believed to not currently be together.

The son of Irish singer Ronan Keating shocked fans earlier this week when he shared a photo of himself cradling to tot to his Instagram, announcing the ...

He also admitted to going on Dinner Dates on ITV in his quest for love, saying: 'I just did Dinner Dates with ITV, and that comes out in March. Hopefully, I'll get a connection with somebody and see what happens.' While a sixth explained: 'yeah so he must of got the mum pregnant in June then went into LI (Casa) in July. I’m like: "Trust me – I’m the real deal." I’m on Hinge [the dating app], but I don’t use it too seriously. I’m verified, but they still believe I’m a catfish who’s stolen someone else’s photos. Another echoed: 'I know I’m bad at maths, but the math ain’t mathing on this at all!!! I dip in every once in a while and I’m enjoying being single.' I mean I know accidents happen but….' Prior to entering the Love Island villa eight months ago, Jack said: 'I've been single for a long time, probably 4 or 5 years now and I've really been missing that spark that I haven't been getting on the dating scene, like I've been dating for a long time. Doting dad: Love Island's Jack Keating, 23, has revealed he is co-parenting his newborn daughter with his ex as he spoke about becoming a father for the first time on Friday [Jack Keating](/tvshowbiz/jack-keating/index.html) has revealed he is co-parenting his newborn daughter with his ex as he spoke about becoming a father for the first time on Friday.

Love Island 2022 star Jack Keating has confirmed he has become a father after welcoming a baby girl.

, while Luca Bish added: "Congratulations brother", and Danica Taylor said: "Congratulations babes!!!!" [BritBox](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/ref=atv_3p_bri_c_hLTDXL_1_1?benefitId=britboxuk). [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/ronan-keating-strict-rule-son-29157868). Fellow Love Island star Paige Thorne wrote: "Congratulations hunny!!!" [Love Island](https://www.digitalspy.com/love-island/) star [Jack Keating](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a40518060/love-island-jack-keating-mum-responds-trolls/), who has confirmed he has become a father after welcoming a baby girl. [Love Island's Tommy Fury shares why he and Molly-Mae Hague named daughter Bambi](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a43259998/love-island-tommy-molly-mae-bambi-reason/)

Jack Keating, former Love Island contestant and son to Boyzone legend Ronan Keating, has announced that he has become a father to a baby girl.

In a sweet Instagram post, he announced the arrival of his daughter. The couple welcomed a baby boy called Archie into the world in December 2018. 2019 Islander Amy Hart also welcomed her first child into the world in 2023. After splitting from Dani Dyer in 2019, Jack had a brief romance with his friend Casey Ranger, with the pair revealing they are going to co-parent baby Blossom. He's deffo on the right tracks and he will be home in no time, just need to fatten him up first.' (sic) Despite many theories, the pair confirmed shortly after that they had called their daughter Bambi. The reality star welcomed her first baby, a baby boy called Presley James Lawry on 27th June 2019. There may be a thousand new photos on my camera roll, but none of them could ever do justice to the way you have lit up our lives 🥰'. Of course, Jack's father - Boyzone legend Ronan Keating - also took to the comments to share his joy, with Jack's daughter making him a grandad for the first time. They got married in May 2018, and announced via an adorable photo on Instagram that they'd welcomed their first child in October 2019. Taking to Instagram, Ronan Keating's son, Jack, shared a sweet post revealing he is now the proud dad to a baby girl. He entered the show as a

The identity of the mother of former Love Island star Jack Keating's baby appears to have been revealed.

[When will Winter Love Island 2023 end? [The baby challenge is the worst part of Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/the-baby-challenge-is-the-worst-part-of-love-island-18416327/?ico=more_text_links) Final episode date revealed](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/when-is-the-winter-love-island-2023-final-last-episode-date-revealed-18421335/?ico=more_text_links) [Metro.co.uk's dedicated Love Island hub](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [ Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/) star [Jack Keating](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jack-keating/) has kept people guessing after [announcing he was a father](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-star-jack-keating-welcomes-first-child-18417691/), but now it appears the identity of the mother of his child has been revealed. [shared that he was a first-time dad](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/ronan-keating-46-gushes-over-first-grandchild-as-son-welcomes-baby-18418809/). [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Love Island viewers mock Lana and Ron's river date: ‘Not a Shrek’s swamp’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-lana-jenkins-and-ron-halls-river-date-shocks-fans-18418236/) [Love Island’s Amy Hart reveals newborn son’s name and even Molly-Mae Hague’s a fan](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/08/amy-hart-reveals-newborn-sons-name-and-even-molly-maes-a-fan-18410121/) [Love Island star Jack Keating welcomes first child 8 months after leaving villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/love-island-star-jack-keating-welcomes-first-child-18417691/) [didn’t confirm the identity of his baby’s mother](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/love-island-jack-keatings-baby-conception-date-questioned-by-fans-18419714/), some comments tagging artist Keely Iqbal offered their congratulations to her as well. Prior to entering the Love Island villa Jack said he had been single for a ‘long time’. His news came as a bit of a surprise to many, with fans working out that since Jack was only in the Love Island villa eight months ago, Keely must have been pregnant when he flew to Mallorca. [Casa Amor](https://metro.co.uk/tag/casa-amor/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1) 2022’s bombshells, Jack, 23, didn’t spend much time in the villa and went home after failing to couple up with any of the original Islanders.