Love Island star Jack Keating's baby girl's cute name revealed
She was born in March
Love Island 2022 star Jack Keating surprised his fans earlier this year by announcing he'd become a dad for the first time, and now his ex-girlfriend has confirmed the adorable name of his beautiful baby girl.
Jack, who appeared at Casa Amor during series eight of Love Island, is no longer in a relationship with his ex Keeley, but the pair do co-parent their little bundle of joy. During a Q&A on Instagram, Keeley confirmed the pair's daughter is called Maya Ann Keating.
She said: "Her name is Maya Ann Keating. Ann was my mum's name. She watches Maya from heaven."
Jack, who is the son of Boyzone singer and Magic Radio host Ronan Keating, first announced the shock news he'd become a dad back in March this year.
Taking to Instagram to post a black and white photo of himself cradling his newborn, Jack wrote: 'Welcome to the world my little 👸'.
After splitting from his ex and failing to find love on Love Island, Jack confirmed he was single not long before announcing the birth of his daughter.
In a chat with The Independent, he said: "Still single and ready to mingle.
"I’m on Hinge, but I don’t use it too seriously. I dip in every once in a while and I’m enjoying being single."
Check out all of the Love Island stars who've welcomed babies:
Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison
The couple were the first ever Love Island stars to become parents when they welcomed a baby girl called Vienna Morrison-Beech in May 2017.
In 2018, Cally and Luis announced they'd split for good.
Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey
Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey stole the hearts of the nation when they won the second series of Love Island in 2016.
Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey
The couple went on to welcome a baby boy called Freddie into the world in December 2017, making them the first Love Island winners to have a child.
In July 2020, Cara and Nathan welcomed their second child together, a baby girl called Delilah Delahoyde-Massey.
Jess Shears and Dom Lever
Love Island pair Jess Shears and Dom Lever have stayed loved-up despite the odds after appearing on the show in 2017. They got married in May 2018, and announced via an adorable photo on Instagram that they'd welcomed their first child in October 2019.
In December 2019, the pair revealed their baby is a boy, sharing a cute photo of his face for the first time.
Jess and Dom announced the lovely news in June 2022 that they'd welcomed their second child together.
Emma-Jane Woodhams
Although her Love Island romance with Terry Walsh didn't work out, Love Island 2016 star Emma-Jane Woodhams went on to welcome a baby boy called Alfie with her boyfriend Jordan Bye in 2017.
Just weeks after Alfie's birth, Emma-Jane revealed she'd split from Jordan.
Tyla Carr
Although she couldn't find love in the villa, Love Island 2017 star Tyla Carr found happiness with a man called Ross. The couple welcomed a baby boy called Archie into the world in December 2018. However, she has since split with Ross.
Jess Hayes
Jess Hayes won Love Island series one back in 2015, alongside Max Morley. However, the pair split up and Jess moved on. The reality star welcomed her first baby, a baby boy called Presley James Lawry on 27th June 2019.
In April 2024, Jess welcomed her second child, this time with her businessman fiancé Zeb. The happy couple welcomed a baby girl called Zendaya Rose, revealing her nickname is Zenny.
Hannah Elizabeth
2015 runner-up Hannah Elizabeth welcomed a baby boy in November, just days after announcing she'd split from her fiancé, YouTuber George Andreetti.
Hannah announced the birth of her little boy, writing on her Instagram Story, "BEST DAY OF MY LIFE, I'm so in love and happy right now words cant describe."
Jack Fincham
2018 winner Jack Fincham became a dad in January 2020 to a beautiful baby girl called Blossom! 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.
Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt
On October 27th 2020, series three stars Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt announced they'd welcomed a baby girl called Nell Sophia Jewitt.
Camilla wrote on Instagram, 'Nell Sophia Jewitt, 4:32am, 27th October, 6lb 5oz. 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 🥰'. (sic)
The couple welcomed their second child together in May 2022, a second daughter called Nora Belle Jewitt, and in May 2024, they pair welcomed a baby boy called Brodie.
Dani Dyer
2018 winner Dani Dyer gave birth to a baby boy with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence on Saturday 23rd January 2021, sharing some adorable photos of her baby boy on Instagram.
In January 2023, Dani announced she's expecting twins with her new boyfriend, West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen.
Marcel Somerville and Rebecca Viera
2017 Islander Marcel Somerville become a dad for the first time in January 2020, when his fiancée Rebecca Viera gave birth to a baby boy called Roman on the 30th January!
Theo Campbell
Love Island 2017 star Theo Campbell also become a dad for the first time in February 2021, to a healthy baby boy called Aries.
Terry Walsh
Love Island 2016 Islander Terry Walsh became a dad for the first time in March 2021, when his Terry's fiancée Danielle Purdy gave birth to a baby girl called Talia Renè-Rose.
Luis Morrison and Chloe Elizabeth
Luis become a dad for the second time in October 2021, when his girlfriend Chloe Elizabeth gave birth to a baby boy 11 weeks early.
Despite revealing their son had undergone a few set backs, Chloe said: 'As you can imagine the past couple weeks have truly been the best but most difficult weeks I've ever had to face, it's so hard to speak to a Dr and then not able to tell you that your son is gonna be ok.
'However, Romeo is absolutely thriving at not even 2 weeks, old, he's had a couple a set backs but he is an absolute trooper and we honestly couldn't be more proud of him. He's deffo on the right tracks and he will be home in no time, just need to fatten him up first.' (sic)
Max Morley
Series one winner Max Morley revealed the news he'd become a dad for the first time on 2nd November 2021, confirming his son had been born eight weeks early.
Malin Andersson
After suffering a miscarriage and then heartbreakingly losing her daughter Consy in 2019, Love Island 2016 star Malin Andersson welcomed a baby girl wit her boyfriend Jared in January 2022.
The proud mum later confirmed she's called her Xaya, which has the meaning of 'shadow' and is a 'variant of Saya'.
Chloe Crowhurst
Series 3 star Chloe Crowhurst and her boyfriend David Houghton welcomed a baby girl into the world in April, two weeks after her due date.
Olivia and Alex Bowen
Love Island 2016 stars Olivia and Alex Bowen welcomed their first child into the world in June 2022, a baby boy called Abel Jacob Bowen. The married couple revealed they will call him AJ.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury
After revealing that Molly-Mae was pregnant with an adorable announcement video in September 2022, featuring a clip of the pair giving their final emotional speeches on Love Island 2019, fans were delighted when Molly and Tommy announced in January 2023 that they had welcomed their baby girl into the world! Despite many theories, the pair confirmed shortly after that they had called their daughter Bambi.
In a total shock, Molly-Mae announced she'd split from Tommy in August 2024.
Amy Hart
2019 Islander Amy Hart also welcomed her first child into the world in 2023. Amy gave birth to a baby boy with her boyfriend Sam Rason, after just a four hour labour.
Jack Keating
2022 Casa Amor bombshell Jack Keating - son of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating - surprised fans in March 2023 when he revealed he is now a dad! In a sweet Instagram post, he announced the arrival of his daughter.
Shaughna Phillips
Winter Love Island 2020 star Shaughna Phillips welcomed a baby girl called Lucia into the world in April 2023, her first child! Although Shaughna has made the decision to keep her partner private, the proud mum gushed about her new arrival on social media with cute photos.
Montana Brown
Love Island 2017 star Montana Brown welcomed her first child in June 2023! The season three star took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her baby boy - Jude Isaiah O'Connor - who she shares with her fiancé Mark O'Connor.
Hayley Hughes
2018 Islander Hayley Hughes welcomed a baby boy into the world in August 2023, her first baby! The Scouse model has chosen to keep the identity of her partner under wraps, but she did post cute photos of her baby boy to Instagram.
Kendall Rae Knight
Series four Islander Kendall Rae Knight welcomed a baby boy called Cooper Cole Hughes on 4th March 2024. Kendall shared this cute snap alongside her boyfriend, Preston North End footballer Andrew Hughes.
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