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Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham has revealed he has become a father to a baby girl.
Fincham made his surprise announcement on Instagram, explaining that while he is usually open about his life on social media, he chose to keep “this blessing” a secret.
“I’m normally a very open book and share most of my life on my social media. This blessing I chose not to,” he wrote.
“I’m just a normal geeza, who went on a TV show, which throws you straight into the public eye... which I will forever be grateful for.”
The 28-year-old said that he knew he needed “personal time” in order to prepare for the responsibility of becoming a father.
The reality television star described the arrival of his daughter as “the best thing that has ever happened” to him, adding “the instant feeling of love and connection you have with your child is a feeling like no other”.
“I want to thank my family and friends for your continued support, also to my little girl’s mother, who has been totally AMAZING throughout,” he said.
While Fincham did not reveal the identity of his daughter’s mother, he informed his 2.2 million Instagram followers of his daughter’s name: Blossom Fincham.
The former stationary salesman has been inundated with messages of congratulations, including several from fellow Love Island contestants.
“Omg this is amazing,” wrote reality television star Rosie Williams. “Congratulations Jack!!! So happy for you!!! Give her a kiss from me.”
“I’m coming in for a third comment I’m so chuffed for you,” commented Dr Alex George. “Anything you, mum or the baby need mate just let me know.”
1/11 Shaughna Philliips, 25
Shaugna is a democratic services officer from London. She describes herself as "chatty, fun and clever", adding: "When they hear me speak about certain things they'll be shocked. I like to get on with everyone, too." Her celebrity crush is Jack Fincham while her ideal man is "tall, dark and handsome".
2/11 Sophie Piper, 21
Medical PA Sophie hails from Essex and is excited to spend some time in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua, she describes herself as "kind, fun and energetic".
3/11 Leanne Amaning, 22
Leanne is a customer service advisor from London. She describes herself as "fun" and is looking for love, but thinks she'll need to learn to be more open while in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Gerard Butler.
4/11 Eve and Jess Gale, 20
Eve and Jess are twins currently studying and working as VIP hostesses in London. Both say they're confident and easy-going, and both pick Anthony Joshua as their celebrity crush.
5/11 Paige Turley, 22
Singer Paige comes from West Lothian and is a "natural flirt". She comes from a small village where everyone knows everyone, so is looking for someone with "a different mentality". Her celebrity crush is Tom Hardy.
6/11 Siânnise Fudge, 25
Siânnise is a beauty consultant from Bristol who has "quite a lot" of experience with men, and so knows what she's on the look-out for. She describes herself as "sassy and fun", and her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua or Nineties Leonardo DiCaprio.
7/11 Connor Durman, 25
Coffee bean salesman Conor comes from Brighton but has been living in Australia for the past four years. He's had two big relationships, "one good, one bad". His celebrity crush is Maya Jama.
8/11 Mike Boateng, 24
Police officer Mike thinks his charming nature will attract attention in the villa. His mum is hoping he'll meet someone and move out of her house. Celebrity crush? Beyonce and Rihanna.
9/11 Callum Jones, 23
Callum is a scaffolder from Manchester who claims to have "builders' banter" – whatever that is. He's "a cheeky chap" but down-to-earth as well. His celebrity crush is Megan Fox.
10/11 Nas Majeed, 23
Sports science graduate and builder Nas claims to be different to the guys who have been on the show before. He describes himself as "funny, caring and considerate – a well-rounded person". His celebrity crush is Aladdin star Naomi Scott.
11/11 Ollie Williams, 23
Ollie is an estate owner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall. He claims to be an "alpha male" but expects to be "the butt of all jokes". He's a self-confessed attention-seeker who wears his emotions on his sleeve. His celebrity crush is Lily James.
1/11 Shaughna Philliips, 25
Shaugna is a democratic services officer from London. She describes herself as "chatty, fun and clever", adding: "When they hear me speak about certain things they'll be shocked. I like to get on with everyone, too." Her celebrity crush is Jack Fincham while her ideal man is "tall, dark and handsome".
2/11 Sophie Piper, 21
Medical PA Sophie hails from Essex and is excited to spend some time in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua, she describes herself as "kind, fun and energetic".
3/11 Leanne Amaning, 22
Leanne is a customer service advisor from London. She describes herself as "fun" and is looking for love, but thinks she'll need to learn to be more open while in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Gerard Butler.
4/11 Eve and Jess Gale, 20
Eve and Jess are twins currently studying and working as VIP hostesses in London. Both say they're confident and easy-going, and both pick Anthony Joshua as their celebrity crush.
5/11 Paige Turley, 22
Singer Paige comes from West Lothian and is a "natural flirt". She comes from a small village where everyone knows everyone, so is looking for someone with "a different mentality". Her celebrity crush is Tom Hardy.
6/11 Siânnise Fudge, 25
Siânnise is a beauty consultant from Bristol who has "quite a lot" of experience with men, and so knows what she's on the look-out for. She describes herself as "sassy and fun", and her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua or Nineties Leonardo DiCaprio.
7/11 Connor Durman, 25
Coffee bean salesman Conor comes from Brighton but has been living in Australia for the past four years. He's had two big relationships, "one good, one bad". His celebrity crush is Maya Jama.
8/11 Mike Boateng, 24
Police officer Mike thinks his charming nature will attract attention in the villa. His mum is hoping he'll meet someone and move out of her house. Celebrity crush? Beyonce and Rihanna.
9/11 Callum Jones, 23
Callum is a scaffolder from Manchester who claims to have "builders' banter" – whatever that is. He's "a cheeky chap" but down-to-earth as well. His celebrity crush is Megan Fox.
10/11 Nas Majeed, 23
Sports science graduate and builder Nas claims to be different to the guys who have been on the show before. He describes himself as "funny, caring and considerate – a well-rounded person". His celebrity crush is Aladdin star Naomi Scott.
11/11 Ollie Williams, 23
Ollie is an estate owner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall. He claims to be an "alpha male" but expects to be "the butt of all jokes". He's a self-confessed attention-seeker who wears his emotions on his sleeve. His celebrity crush is Lily James.
Fincham won the 2018 series of Love Island with Dani Dyer, being awarded a joint cash prize of £50,000.
The couple stayed together for around eight months after the end of the programme, announcing their separation in April 2019.