Jake Quickenden has revealed he’s already thinking about having another baby, despite only welcoming his first child, a baby boy named Leo, with girlfriend Sophie Church, last month.
The couple share Leo, while Sophie has another son, Fred, seven, from a previous relationship.
Jake told The Sun: ‘Being a dad is the best feeling in the whole world. Leo is the most beautiful, loved, special boy in the world. I can’t explain how much I love him.
Making plans: Jake Quickenden has revealed he’s already thinking about having another baby, despite only welcoming his first child, a baby boy named Leo, with girlfriend Sophie Church, last month
‘I imagine we will try for a little girl after a year or so because I don’t want to leave too much of an age gap. I know Soph would love a little girl and so would I.
‘It would just complete our family.’
Jake recently reflected on the ‘craziest, most exhausting and rewarding week’ of his life following his son’s birth.
The TV personality, 32, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a sweet snap of himself alongside Sophie, who was seen cradling the tot in her hospital bed.
Jake told The Sun : ‘Being a dad is the best feeling in the whole world. Leo is the most beautiful, loved, special boy in the world. I can’t explain how much I love him’
New father: Jake recently reflected on the ‘craziest, most exhausting and rewarding week’ of his life following his son’s birth
Alongside the post, in a heartfelt comment, Jake looked back upon the events of the past week since welcoming Leo.
The star confessed to discovering that ‘parenting is hard’, but he also added that you ‘have to do what’s right by your baby’.
He wrote: ‘Happy 1 week old… and happy Due date @sophie_church I’m so happy we got To meet Leo a week early!!
Reflective: The TV personality, 32, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a sweet snap of himself alongside Sophie, who was seen cradling the tot in her hospital bed
Sweet: Alongside the post, in a heartfelt comment, Jake looked back upon the events of the past week since welcoming Leo (pictured last week)
‘Been the craziest, most exhausting and rewarding week of my life!! I’ve learnt parenting is hard.
‘I’ve also learnt there is no right or wrong way, too much advice can actually hinder you, you just have to do what’s right by your baby and as long as he’s safe, warm and fed you’re doing a pretty good job. Love him so much!!’
Jake and Sophie, 27, confirmed the news of Leo’s birth last Friday, sharing adorable photos of their son to Instagram.
Happy family: Jake and Sophie confirmed the news of Leo’s birth last Friday
The former X Factor star wrote: ‘IT’S A BOY….. meet Leo Oliver Quickenden. I am so overwhelmed right now, but first I want to say Sophie you’re amazing and watching you during all this made me love you even more.
‘I already know you’re an amazing mum and cannot wait to raise this beautiful little baby with you!! I also have such a mixture of feelings, I’m so so happy but also feel a little sadness my dad and brother are not around to meet my baby!!
‘I promise to be a great dad, I will make mistakes but promise I won’t make the same one twice, I will learn on the job like most parents and will do everything in my best interest for you.
Devoted dad: Jake promised to be a ‘great dad’ to his son
Second child: Jake’s girlfriend Sophie is already a parent to six-year-old son Freddie from a previous relationship
‘The most beautiful thing in the world. All very tired but that’s obviously expected! Much love. The birth was beautiful and really quick!!! Well done @sophie_chuch.’
Sophie, who is already a parent to six-year-old son Freddie from a previous relationship, shared the same snap of their son sleeping in front of a sign which read: ‘I’m Leo. Nice to meet you!’
She added: ‘My sweet boy Leo Oliver Quickenden. Welcome to our family…
Trolls: Jake previously detailed his horrendous experience with trolls, who accused him of ‘attention-seeking’ for doing skin-to-skin contact with his son
‘I feel truly blessed that you are ours. And thanks @jakequickenden14 for being by my side, you were all the support I could have wanted & more.’
Jake previously detailed his horrendous experience with trolls, who accused him of ‘attention-seeking’ for doing skin-to-skin contact with his son.
The star spoke of his upset after being criticised for the action despite being instructed to do by midwives at the hospital.
Appearing on Lorraine on Wednesday, he said: ‘I was trolled for taking my top off in the hospital but the midwife told me to do it, skin to skin, I’m a new dad I don’t know what I’m doing.’
Admitting he is trying to ignore the negative comments, he added: ‘We give trolls too much of a spotlight, why would they hate on a new born baby.
‘I’m trying not to let it tarnish the moment, I haven’t stopped smiling, my face is killing me.
‘I feel like there should be something to stop these people but there isn’t… to wish death on an unborn baby.’
Criticism: The star spoke of his upset after being criticised for the action despite being instructed to do by midwives at the hospital
Sophie, who had joined Jake for the interview alongside her son Freddie, said: ‘I don’t want the boys to grow up in a world where trolling is okay.’
Jake also discussed abuse he has received for giving Leo the middle name of his late brother Oliver, which the X Factor star said was the ‘natural thing to do’.
He said: ‘Oliver [late brother] was my best mate and I’ll always go on about him, the more I talk about him the memory goes on. These trolls thought it was me trying to get attention.’