Posted: 17:06, 23 September 2022 | Updated: 17:19, 23 September 2022
Hollyoaks’ Malique Thompson-Dwyer has welcomed a daughter, she revealed on Instagram on Friday.
The 24-year-old actor, who first became a father as a teenager, shared the happy news alongside some adorable snaps of the baby.
Malique and his mystery girlfriend have announced that they have chosen to name their bundle of joy, Milan Thompson-Dwyer.
Happy news: Hollyoaks’ Malique Thompson-Dwyer, 24, has welcomed a daughter with his mystery girlfriend, he revealed on Instagram on Friday.
Alongside the sweet snaps, she wrote: ’22-09-22 Milan Thompson-Dwyer born’ and a red heart emoji.
Malique revealed his girlfriend was pregnant last month as he posed for a photo with a brunette who appeared to be covering her face.
The post was captioned: “No one has ever loved me the way you love me, that’s why I have you for life. You’ll be the best mom.”
He welcomed his first child – referred to only as his ‘princess’ on social media – in 2017. The girl’s mother is unknown.
Cute: The actor, who first became a father as a teenager, shared the happy news alongside some adorable snaps of the baby
Welcome! Malique and his girlfriend have announced that they have chosen to name their bundle of joy Milan Thompson-Dwyer
Malique reprized the role of Prince McQueen in December 2021 after first leaving the show in 2019, which comes after backlash he received in June for attending an illegal rave during the lockdown.
Malique’s character Prince left the village to travel the world in 2019 after being left heartbroken after his wife Lily died of sepsis.
After leaving the soap, Malique embarked on a reality TV career and starred in shows such as Celebs Go Dating, Celebs On The Farm and Celebs Ex in the City.
It comes after the actor faced backlash for attending an illegal rave at Daisy Nook Park, Failsworth last June.
Proud papa: He welcomed his first child – referred to only as his ‘princess’ on social media – in 2017. The girl’s mother is unknown
The soap star had filmed himself at the Quarantine Rave, which was attended by 2000 people and saw a 20-year-old man die of a suspected drug overdose.
He then posted a now-deleted video from his bedroom in which he said: “Yeah, I just came here to give a quick message.
“First of all, I apologize to anyone I offended, but let me make one thing clear.
“I have family members who have died from this coronavirus. Well, I’m on it too. So don’t go on me like I’m not into it.
Drama: Malique reprized his role as Prince McQueen in December 2021 after first leaving the show in 2019 following backlash when he attended an illegal rave during the lockdown
“But it’s funny how everyone never says anything positive about me. It’s always a bad boy Malique this one.
“They never want to say anything positive and it’s funny because at least I’m not out there making war memorials. Racist c***.’
Earlier in the day, Malique had shared clips on his Stories of him walking through the woods at the rave.
He could be heard saying: “There’s a banger inside, can you hear the music?”
A representative for the actor declined to comment to MailOnline at the time.
Illegal rave: Soap star filmed himself at Quarantine Rave watched by 2000 people
