Hollyoaks star Malique Thompson-Dwyer has become a dad for the second time.
The 24-year-old actor, who plays Prince McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, took to Instagram to share the happy news.
Posting a cute snap of the new addition to the family, Malique revealed he had welcomed another baby girl.
He also announced his little one’s name and date she was born, writing: “22-09-22 Milan Thompson-Dwyer.”
The soap star is already a dad to a daughter named Alexis, who recently turned five.
Last month he revealed he was having another baby with his girlfriend, whose identity is unknown, when he shared a photo of her bump on social media.
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Shortly after announcing the arrival of baby Milan, Malique’s Hollyoaks co-stars were quick to send their congratulations.
Chelsee Healey, who plays his onscreen mum Goldie McQueen, wrote: “Oh my god so perfect. Congratulations to you all and well done mummy.”
Richard Blackwood, who plays Felix Westwod on the soap, said: “Congratulations my brother she’s beautiful.”
Nikki Sanderson, who plays Candice Stowe, and Billy Price, who portrays Sid Sumner, also offered their congratulations.
The Hollyoaks official Instagram account also posted a message saying: “Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations Malique.”
Malique revealed baby number two was on the way back in August when he posted a photo cuddling up to his girlfriend who was clearly pregnant.
His mystery love covered her face in the shot and wasn’t tagged, so it’s clear Malique prefers to keep some parts of his life private.
In a sweet message to his other half, he wrote: “Ain’t no one ever loved me like you love me that’s why I’ve got you for life. You’re gonna be the best mum.”
Sharing another video of his new baby girl on his Instagram stories, he is heard saying: “I’ve got some amazing news for you.
“Look at her – gorgeous. That’s all that matters to me really is this gorgeous one right here.”
As well as his regular job in Hollyoaks, Malique was also a contestant on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2018.
But he didn’t get very far and became the second celeb to be voted out of the jungle, leaving football manager Harry Redknapp to win that year.
Malique also appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2020, so must have met his new girlfriend since then.
Opening up about his time on the show, he said was incredibly nervous in the run up to his dates so went heavy on the booze to give himself a confidence booze.
And he also revealed he has something of a foot fetish, saying: “Can I just say I was very drunk ... and I do love feet. I'm not going to lie.”
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