Jamie Lomas has posted a social media tribute to his son whom he says he hasn’t seen for six years. The Hollyoaks star celebrated his child, Billy, turning 18 by posting a photograph montage.
Taking to Instagram on Friday (December 22), Jamie, 48, revealed that his firstborn child was hitting a milestone birthday. To mark the occasion, the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! alumni shared images of the pair enjoying themselves together.
In various pictures, the Warren Fox actor and his child could be seen smiling at various football matches as well as posing alongside family members. After posting the clip to his 611,000 followers, the soap actor wrote: “To my first born Billy. Happy 18th birthday son.
“Sadly It’s been six years since I’ve been able to see you. But there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and look back on our great times together.”
The father-of-two explained that he misses his kid “every day” and that he loves him with “everything” that he has. Jamie explained: “I hope with all my heart you get to see this and that one day we will be reunited again.
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“I hope you have a wonderful birthday son and have a great time whatever you do and just know I will be thinking of you and that your family misses you.”
He added: “A big shout out to all the dads out there that are struggling because they don’t get to see their kids. I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!”
Following the post – which was soundtracked by U2’s Beautiful Day – famous faces and fans alike flocked to the comments section to have their say.
Ex-Bill star Gary Lucy said: “I know how much this hurts you. I pray that in some way this heart wrenching situation improves for you both sooner rather than later.”
The 42-year-old added that he “appreciates” Jamie for his support and told the star to “be strong”.
Former Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan wrote: “Happy Birthday Billy! Miss you mate! Hope you have a top one. Sending loads of love Jay.”
Elsewhere, one of Jamie’s fans said: “Hopefully over the Christmas period he gets in touch! Everything crossed for you! Lots of love, Merry Christmas. Happy Birthday.”
Another commented: “That’s sad @jamielomas21 life is short, I hope you’re (sic) united with him soon.”
“Beautiful message. Hope you get to see him soon,” said a third.
Jamie is also the father of Polly, whom he shares with ex-wife and former HearSay singer Kym Marsh.
Earlier this summer, Jamie made headlines when he announced he and his girlfriend Jess Bell were to be wed.
Speaking about the proposal with OK! Magazine, the former EastEnders star said: “I had been planning it for a while and I wanted it to be perfect.
“We’d been in Lake Como a few weeks earlier but we both adore Mexico and I thought, ‘Where better than in our favourite restaurant in our favourite resort in our favourite country?’”
His fiancée also told the publication that the moment was “so wonderful” and “very emotional”.
She explained: “Before I knew it there was this ring there and everyone was clapping and cheering. Wasn’t expecting it at all. It was a total shock!”