Max Bowden has become a father for the first time.
Max Bowden is a dad for the first time - Instagram
The 'EastEnders' actor took to Instagram to reveal he has welcomed a son into the world, Reginald Buckle, with his ex-girlfriend Roisin Buckle, and admitted it is the "greatest feeling in the world".
He wrote: "Reginald Buckle welcome to the world son. Born on the 19th September 2022. Greatest feeling in the world and a love like I’ve never felt. Will never get over the feeling of my son looking me in the eye for the first time."
Max - who plays Ben Mitchell in the BBC One soap - also praised Roisin for being "such a strong first time mum" following the arrival of their baby boy earlier this month.
He added: "Well done to Roisin on being such a strong first time Mum and taking to motherhood like a champ. @one_mum_and_a_baby
"Heart is very full of love and gratitude, and can’t wait to love this little man for eternity! (sic)"
Max shared a picture of himself embracing his little boy in hospital.
Roisin also took to Instagram to share a picture of herself and Reginald and admitted she has "never felt love like this".
She wrote: "Reginald Buckle born on the 19th September 2022.
I haven’t been able to post until now as aside from having my hands full I’ve been in a complete bubble of love, bonding with my son and spending time getting to know each other.
I know it’s cliche but I have never felt love like this I cannot even begin to explain."
The former couple split in March, but admitted they would co-parent when their little one was born.