Celebrity Big Brother’s Jack P Shepherd’s love child that ‘he never sees’
The David Platt actor has had plenty of drama in his private life.
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has officially entered the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The actor, 37, is taking part in the second season of ITV’s revival alongside the likes of Hollywood star Mickey Rourke and Love Island’s Chris Hughes.
Jack has already claimed he’ll be one of the first nominated for eviction, and hasn’t held back from sharing what will push his buttons.
He said: ‘I think if someone’s just trying to be loud to try and “point the camera at me please, I need airtime” – maybe that might annoy me. Also, if you’re having a conversation and someone just comes and randomly joins in.’
When asked what he’s likely to be nominated for, he added: ‘Maybe someone getting annoyed with the amount of storytelling I do. I’m always on the wind up – maybe they’ll be a bit annoyed that I’m always on the wind up.’
The star is a firm favourite on the cobbles, having portrayed Gail’s troublesome son David Platt since 2000.
Jack has entered the Celebrity Big Brother house (Picture: Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock for)Since that time, his character has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines, but behind the scenes Jack has also had his fair share of drama in his private life.
Nearly a decade ago, Jack was in a relationship with a woman called Lauren Shippey, with whom he shares two children with.
The former couple began dating around 2002, but in 2010, their romance hit the rocks when it was claimed Jack cheated.
It was said he cheated on her and got a woman named Sammy Milewski pregnant.
Jack is a dad to three children – one of whom he reportedly doesn’t see (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) The actor plays David Platt in Corrie (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)At the time, he released a statement apologising to Lauren, saying: ‘On Sunday, there were some articles printed about errors I have made in my private life.
‘Over the years, I have enjoyed a successful career with Coronation Street, and with this, I have experienced privileges that have exceeded my own expectations.
‘The core ingredients to my success have come from the following areas; my family, ITV Granada, and specifically my girlfriend Lauren and daughter Nyla.
‘I would like to apologise to my family, for all the hurt and pain I have caused them, to ITV Granada for letting them down, and especially to Lauren and Nyla, who are the most important people in my life.
‘I now need to concentrate on what is really important, my family and my career, as I have abused my position as an employee, partner and father, and for that I am deeply sorry.’
Jack was previously in a relationship with Lauren Shippey before they split in 2017 (Picture: Mcpix/REX/Shutterstock)Lauren initially forgave Jack, and the pair went on to welcome their second child before splitting in 2017.
Jack also has a third child from his fling, but according to reports, he has never met him.
After finding out through a paternity test that he was the dad, Jack does pay child support.
In a 2014 interview, Sammy spoke of Jack’s refusal to be in his son Greyson’s life, telling The Mirror: ‘His father has not been in his life. I don’t know why because we don’t speak but I imagine it’s that he’s not wanted to.
‘I would like my son to have a father in his life but how can you feel sad for something he’s never had? I guess it’s sad in itself to say that.’
The actor publicly apologised for his split in 2010 (Picture: MCPIX/REX/Shutterstock)Sadly, Greyson was born with Alternating Hemiplegia Of Childhood, which is a rare neurological condition that that causes temporary weakness and paralysis episodes down one, or both, sides of the body. It comes and goes in episodes, which have to be monitored.
A source also told The Sun in 2017: ‘Jack knows his son has a serious condition but has never once been in touch.
‘She doesn’t need his help but you’d think he would have some interest in his own flesh and blood and how he is getting on.
‘Sammy is strong enough to cope on her own but what she does struggle to cope with is how a man can turn his back on his own flesh and blood.’
Jack is now in a relationship with Hanni Treweek, who previously worked as a script writer on Corrie.
Jack is now in a relationship with Hanni Treweek (Picture: Instagram)Speaking about how they met, Jack told OK! magazine: ‘We met at Corrie but we only really knew each other to say hello to at work.’
‘Then our mutual friends got married and we were both guests at the wedding. We got chatting, I made Hanni laugh, we had a couple of drinks and we flirted. That was it.’
In a 2020 Q&A on Instagram, Hanni addressed Jack’s third child, hitting back at a troll who accused him of having ‘nothing to do with his son Greyson’.
She said: ‘I get trolled by people like you on a daily basis.
‘I wasn’t in Jack’s life when that happened. What I can comment on is that he was 21, a young man himself in the public eye with a lot to learn.’
The couple announced their engagement last year (Picture: MCPIX/REX/Shutterstock)She continued: ‘Everyone has a past, it’s important not to judge a book by its cover.
‘You might think you know the facts but you don’t. The world is already at an uncertain stage and it’s not going to get any better any time soon with trolls such as yourself.
‘If you thought I wasn’t going to respond, you were wrong. Have a lovely evening.’
The couple got engaged in June last year during a safari trip, and sources recently claimed Jack’s main motivation for taking part in Celebrity Big Brother was to help pay for their upcoming wedding.
An insider told The Sun: ‘Jack and Hanni are pulling out all the stops for their big day.
‘They are incredibly in love and want their day to really represent them as they celebrate with friends and family.
‘Hanni is known for being very stylish and they’ve not skimped on things for the wedding to make sure it’s all perfect.
‘Jack makes good money but it’s no secret that the CBB money is a draw for anyone, especially if you are planning a big event.’
Metro has approached Jack’s reps for comment.
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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