THE TRUTH behind Stephanie Davis’ shock split from her boyfriend Joe McKalroy can be revealed.
Hollyoaks star Stephanie, 32, yesterday confirmed the end of her relationship – just four months after giving birth to her baby boy Samuel.
The Sun has since learned the actress asked her other half to move out of the family home after feeling he wasn’t ready for fatherhood.
A source said: “Joe has already moved out of the home he was sharing with Steph.
“It came after weeks of arguments between the couple and it all got too much.
“Essentially, there was a lot of tension as Steph felt like Joe wasn’t actually ready to he a dad and wasn’t pulling his weight.
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“It’s really sad, especially with a new baby, but Steph is just focusing on her boys now.”
Stephanie’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
Stephanie told fans in a statement on Sunday: “Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this. I’ve been left with no choice but to address the rumours.
“This has come as a complete shock and has been an incredibly painful and unexpected time.
“Just four months after having a baby-one of the most vulnerable and emotional times in a woman’s life-I’ve found myself facing this chapter on my own.
‘After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness-something secure and lasting. But that, heartbreakingly, hasn’t been the case.
“I’m grateful for the years we had because without us I wouldn’t have my Samuel. Who will always be my priority.
“Right now, I’m focusing on healing. protecting my peace, and doing the best I can-being there for my two beautiful boys.
“Thank you to those who’ve reached out-your kindness has meant more than I can say. Stephanie X.”
Rumours first circulated that the pair had split ahead of Father’s Day when Steph failed to mention her partner in an emotional post.
On the honoured day, she shared a photograph alongside her own father in a touching tribute without mentioning her man.
An additional video showed her journey with her baby, where she also completely failed to mention her partner.
Stephanie is best known for her role as Sinead O’Connor in the hit Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks.
She also had a memorable stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house back in 2016.
On the show, she was known for her clashes with viral sensation Gemma Collins and her troubled romance with Jeremy McConnell.
The pair share son Caben, eight.