Love Island star Justin Lacko is set to become a father, but he has already split from the mother of his unborn child, Anita Barone-Scott.
WATCH: Justin Lacko talks split from Anita after announcing pregnancy
Speaking to a local publication, the 29-year-old model and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! said: “We aren’t together anymore but we are very supportive of one another and will be loving and caring for our child.”
Taking to Instagram to share the news of the pregnancy, he wrote: “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.”
Co-star Tayla Damir wrote: “Yay finally! Secrets kill me, so happy for you boo! You are going to be such an amazing dad. Can’t wait to spoil the little munchkin.”
While his other co-star Millie Fuller: “Yayyyyy you’re going to be an amazing dad! What a lucky little bub!”
After sparking romance rumours with Anita in May, Justin— who’s steered clear of the spotlight after exiting the jungle— confirmed he was off the market one month later, sharing a photo of the couple kissing with the caption: “I can’t stop falling in love with you.”
Moments later, he uploaded another snap with his girlfriend, writing: “Love, I hope you find it and feel it and hold onto it forever and ever.”
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