Joe Swash’s rarely-seen son Harry towers over him in new photo

FORMER EastEnders actor Joe Swash has shared a brand new {photograph} and several other video clips of his hardly ever seen son Harry in an emotional replace.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the 42-year-old actor uploaded a candy photograph of himself standing outdoors a swanky restaurant in London. And followers have been left surprised that Harry, 17, seemed so tall within the snap that he was even taller than his dad Joe.

On the father-son bash, Joe seemed fashionable as ever in darkish denims, jacket and flat cap whereas Harry seemed sensible in a white T-shirt, burgundy blazer and blue denims.

Harry is Joe's eldest baby. He has been dwelling together with his former associate Emma Sofocleous since he was a young person; the previous couple separated in 2007 shortly after the arrival of their son.

Captioning his publish, Joe wrote, “My eldest son Harry is doing work expertise at my company @ymuentertainment so I took him for lunch at our favorite restaurant in London @sheesh_uk 67-69 Piccadilly! Finest meals in Essex and London.”

Followers and pals flooded the feedback part with heartfelt messages. One follower, surprised by Harry's peak, wrote: “Oh my god, when did he get so tall?” Whereas one other stated: “Grown so large! Rex seems identical to him!!!” And a 3rd added: “Taller than you now, Joe! Hope Harry is having fun with his week.”

Though Joe hasn't spoken about his son Harry intimately, he has often shared glimpses of their relationship.

In a candid chat on Dave Berry’s DadPod podcast in 2020, Joe admitted: “With my first baby, Harry, there was a interval when mine and Harry’s mum’s relationship affected my relationship with him.

“I didn't get to see them for some time, so I missed out on rather a lot. Now, me and my son Hal, we spend all our time collectively.

“He's like my shadow. I like him, however there was a time after I couldn't see that occuring sooner or later. So, I missed numerous moments of Hal's childhood.”

Along with Harry, Joe can also be a doting father to his son Rex and daughters Rose and Belle, whom he shares together with his spouse Stacey Solomon. He’s additionally stepfather to Stacey's eldest sons Zachary and Leighton.

Joe and Stacey's relationship

Joe and Stacey, 34, first met on the set of I’m A Movie star… Get Me Out Of Right here! in 2010, which was the 12 months the Unfastened Girls star was topped Queen of the Jungle.

They started courting in 2016 and later moved in collectively in February 2018. After a whirlwind romance, they tied the knot in July 2022 at their beautiful household dwelling, Pickle Cottage.

The entire couple's youngsters had a particular function within the wedding ceremony, with Stacey's eldest son strolling her down the aisle, whereas Rex and Harry have been additionally finest males.

In the meantime, Rose was a flower woman and Stacey made positive that they had matching mother-daughter outfits, together with bow pumps.