David Heath, famed for his time on The X Factor with boyband Eton Road in 2006, and his partner Samuel Paul have just announced the birth of their second child together.
Their daughter, Honey Arblaster Heath, arrived slightly ahead of schedule on June 16, 2025, weighing in at 6lb 10oz, and both she and their surrogate, Sarah, are healthy and thriving.
This joyful news follows the couple’s first parenting journey with their son, Jude, who was born via the same surrogate in July 2023.
A Love Story Unfolding on Social Media
The announcement was made via a heartfelt video shared on social media, featuring the family together and a glimpse of baby Honey’s sweet face.
David and Samuel’s caption read, “Welcome to the world… OUR DAUGHTER! Honey Arblaster Heath. 16/06/25. 6lb 10oz. 13:07pm.”
They also added, “She entered the world four days earlier than planned but Sarah & Honey are doing absolutely fine.”
From Gender Reveal to Gratitude
Back in March, the couple revealed that they were expecting via surrogate, posting, “Chapter 2… June 2025. The secret is finally out and baby number 2 is on their way, we couldn’t be happier! Your dads and big brother can’t wait to meet you.”
They celebrated with a vibrant gender-reveal party surrounded by friends and family, bursting pink confetti to declare their excitement for a baby girl.
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Their message was full of appreciation: “As always, we couldn’t have done this without Sarah, our absolute rock in all of this and the selfless choice her and her family made when they offered to help us have a family of our own.”
Building a Family, Step by Beautiful Step
The couple first embarked on their fatherhood journey in 2023, when they shared a touching black-and-white birth announcement for baby Jude, writing, “Our miracle entered the world on 23.07.23 weighing 7.6 lbs. You’re everything and more we could have dreamed of.”
They’ve documented the entire process—from home renovations and nursery prep during Jude’s pregnancy to sharing emotional milestones and updates with their online community.
In the lead-up to Jude’s arrival, they posted about “nesting” and preparation, noting “It’s become very real with the house renovation and deep clean all done … baby clothes all washed ready to style it out. July is going to be the best month for the rest of our lives xx.”
Life Beyond the Spotlight
Post-X Factor, David turned his energy into family-centric ventures, founding Attitude Dance, a dance and fitness studio in Bootle.
He also co-hosts the popular Scouse Dads podcast, where he and Samuel share insights on fatherhood, LGBTQ+ parenting, and parenting in general—all of which they say deepens their journey as a family.
Fans, fellow celebrities, and friends from the LGBTQ+ community have flooded social platforms with congratulations, celebrating the growth of their beautiful queer family.
The X Factor Legacy Lives On
For those who remember Eton Road, the band was mentored by Louis Walsh on The X Factor in 2006 and reached the live shows before being eliminated in week 7, just before Leona Lewis’ iconic win.
Bandmates Anthony Hannah, Danny Morris, and Jay Edwards may have moved on to other things, but David’s journey into parenthood shows he’s still leaving an unforgettable legacy—just this time, it’s in diapers instead of microphones.
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