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EastEnders star Max Bowden announces ex has given birth to his son

29 September 2022, 09:00

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EastEnders star Max Bowden has become a dad for the first time.

The star revealed his ex-girlfriend has given birth to a baby boy by sharing an adorable photo from the hospital.

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Max, 27, and Roisin, 37, started dating in October last year and announced they were expecting their first child together in April, before splitting a few months later.

Now Max has taken to Instagram to share his his excitement about the newest member of the family.

Max Bowden revealed he has become a dad. Picture: Instagram

Alongside a black and white foot photo, Max wrote: "Reginald Buckle welcome to the world son. Born on the 19th September 2022.

"Greatest feeling in the world and a love like I’ve never felt. Will never get over the feeling of my son looking me in the eye for the first time."

Praising his ex, Max added: "Well done to Roisin on being such a strong first time Mum and taking to motherhood like a champ.

"Heart is very full of love and gratitude, and can’t wait to love this little man for eternity!"

Max Bowden shared a photo of his newborn from the hospital. Picture: Instagram

Max went on to share a photo of his first cuddle with his son in the hospital room.

Roisin also posted the same sweet feet photo along with the caption: "Reginald Buckle born on the 19th September 2022."

"I haven’t been able to post until now as aside from having my hands full I’ve been in a complete bubble of love, bonding with my son and spending time getting to know each other."

She added: "I know it’s cliche but I have never felt love like this I cannot even begin to explain. I did however come across this beautiful piece by @jessurlichs_writer which sums up the early stages for us both beautifully."

His EastEnders co-stars were quick to comment, with Tamzin Outhwaite writing: “Congratulations babe… you will be an amazing DAD. ❤️”

Kellie Bright said: “Beautiful boy. Beautiful dad. ❤️❤️,” while new EastEnders star Bobby Brazier simply added a white heart.

This comes after it was reported Max, who plays Ben Mitchell in the soap, is now in a relationship with Whitney Dean star Shona McGarty.