X Factor star Jay Cutkelvin has become a dad for the second time.
The 32-year-old, who appeared on the show in 2017, and his partner Monica Donatone shared the happy news with fans this week.
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The star is now the father of two children Credit: Instagram
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Jay Cutkelvin became a dad for the second timeCredit: Instagram
Monica, who also has a daughter with Jay, revealed that they named their son after the singer and his late father.
She wrote: This week we welcomed into the family. Jay-Jaxon Cutkelvin.
“Jay after his dad, and Jaxon a twist in honor of his grandfather’s stage name.
“Our hearts couldn’t be more full of joy for another healthy and amazing child.”
Jay and Monica became parents to a baby girl last March.
He rose to fame in a band with his siblings Shereen and Kyle – called The Cutkelvins.
The group from Lanark, Scotland were in Simon Cowell’s team back in 2017 and reached the semi-finals before being kicked out.
Jay and his siblings have previously spoken about the influence their father had on them.
He tragically died of a sudden heart attack seven years before appearing on The X Factor, aged just 53.
After the performance, Sheeran – who used to perform in girl group Neon Jungle and once performed in the US with Taylor Swift – told The Scottish Sun: “Dad was up on stage with us.
“It always is. We are a very close family and have always had a very strong bond.
“That continued even after our dad passed away.”
Derek Cutkelvin was born in Belize, Central America. He was an accomplished performer who sang under the stage name Lewis L Jackson with his own siblings in the 1970s band Django.
He also performed in a Drifters tribute band called The Driftars and made occasional TV appearances.
Jaya added: “He is still a great inspiration to us. We go back and watch his videos and see how he did it.”
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Jay Cutkelvin appeared on The X Factor with Sheereen and Kay in 2017 Credit: Rex Features
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Siblings reach semi-finals Credits: Rex Features
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