He was due to return to the villa this year
LOVE Island legend Idris Virgo has revealed he's become a dad for the first time and admitted "life has a way of throwing curveballs".
The reality TV star said it came as a shock as he announced his happy news to his 241,000 followers on social media.
Love Island star Idris Virgo shared a sweet picture of his baby on Instagram
Idris Virgo shot to fame on Love Island in 2018
Idris Virgo, right, had a short stay in the 2018 seri
Idris, 31, wrote in his honest message to fans today: "Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and this has been the most unexpected and incredible one yet.
"I’m now a father. I didn’t see this chapter coming, but when life calls, you answer.
"A man’s duty is to show up, protect, and provide—and that’s exactly what I intend to do.
"I’ve been blessed with a beautiful son."
Idris shared an adorable photo of his newborn son reaching up to hold his little finger.
The snap melted hearts and he was flooded with warm messages from his friends and fans.
2017 Love Islander and All Stars boy Marcel Sommerville wrote back: "Congratulations my G!"
Another follower said: "Blessed and beautiful congratulations everyone."
The reality star turned boxer found fame on the 2018 series of Love Island.
Virgo entered the ITV villa in 2018 as an undefeated boxer and now has a professional record of 12 wins with one draw.
More recently, he has focused on the celebrity-style crossover bouts with Misfits Boxing - headed up by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI.
Virgo's next fight is against Ty Mitchell - Tyson Fury's former sparring partner - on April 12 in Leeds.
And he had to reject a return to Love Island on this year's All Stars show to commit himself to the bout.
Virgo, 31, told SunSport: "I could have taken the chance to risk going on the show and come out for this fight.
"But it's too much, so I thought I'd kick it to the can. Oh, it is 100 per cent a tough decision because Love Island's my root, that's the reason why I'm standing here today.
"I got what I have because of Love Island, so it would have been good to go back on there, build my career, X, Y, Z, but sometimes you gotta take sacrifices and that's one of my sacrifices.
"I had to kick the can and train hard ready for this fight."
