Soap star Stephanie Davis has confirmed her split from boyfriend Joe McKalroy after speculation. The Hollyoaks actress, 32, shares five-month-old son Samuel with Joe, who she had been dating since 2022.
Speculation of a split had emerged when Stephanie shared a message about Father’s Day that noticeably made no mention of the father of her son. She did, however, make a tribute to her own dad. On Sunday, 22 June, Stephanie took to social media to confirm that her relationship with Joe is over, saying that it came as a “complete shock”. She did not elaborate as to what caused the end of the relationship.
In a message on Instagram, Stephanie wrote: “Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this. I’ve been left with no choice but to address the rumours.
“This has come as a complete shock and has been an incredibly painful and unexpected time. Just four months after having a baby – one of the most vulnerable and emotional times in a woman’s life – I’ve found myself facing this chapter on my own.”
She continued: “After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness – something secure and lasting. But that, heartbreakingly, hasn’t been the case”, reports the Mirror.
Stephanie penned: “I’m grateful for the years we had because without us I wouldn’t have my Samuel. Who will always be my priority.”
She concluded by saying: “Right now, I’m focusing on healing, protecting my peace, and doing the best I can – being there for my two beautiful boys. Thank you to those who’ve reached out – your kindness has meant more than I can say. Stephanie X.”
Stephanie is also mum to seven-year-old son Caben with former Celebrity Big Brother co-star Jeremy McConnell.
Her sad update was posted just hours after she shared a previous social media post marking baby Samuel’s five-month milestone, which made no mention of Joe.
She wrote: “This Day 5 months ago you came into this world. Only 5 months old today ( I know he’s still a tiny baby). It’s crazy to think he’s not been out in this world as long as he was in my tummy.”
The message continued: “From nearly losing you in the beginning, the worst pregnancy, C.Diff, I couldn’t walk with pelvic girdle trapped in the house for months and months, a terrible birth, then lifting doing every night feed lifting after a C-section , then your breathing episodes which was the scariest time of my life, it’s been a long hard traumatic road.
“But here you are thriving my miracle my rainbow… my world… Everything I do is for you and your brother and I will always be here every single day for you, cheering you on.”
She added: “I’m so lucky getting to watch you grow every single day by your side into the most beautiful little boy. It So sad I don’t have many photos of me and you bar selfies I’ve taken, but from now on I’ll make sure we have many thogether. You will always be my priority. I love you baby.”