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James Nesbitt is 'a dad again' at 58 – after girlfriend had baby with another man

Last modified on Tuesday 7 March 2023

The Cold Feet actor has reportedly rekindled his romance with Katie Gleadhill, after she gave birth to a baby while the pair were on a break

James Nesbitt, the star of Cold Feet and The Missing has 'become a dad again' aged 58 — after reportedly getting back together with girlfriend Katy Gleadhill, who had a baby girl with another man.

The Northern Irish actor split briefly from actress Katy Gleadhill two years ago, who appeared alongside him in BBC Two drama Five Minutes of Heaven – as she reportedly wanted a baby before she turned 40 and he didn't want any more children.

James with his ex-wife Sonia and daughters, Mary and Peggy
James with his ex-wife of 22 years, Sonia and daughters Mary Nesbitt, 22 and Peggy Nesbitt, 25

'Gave birth with help of close pal'

Katy Gleadhill then conceived with the help of a 'close pal' and gave birth to a daughter last year, a source told The Sun newspaper.

James, who has two adult daughters Mary, 22 and Peggy, 25 with his ex-wife Sonia who he was married to for 22 years, probably thought his nappy-changing days were behind him, but is apparently happier than ever.

'A very modern set-up'

A source told The Sun: 'James is an amazing guy.

'Being with Katy is what matters to him and he understands the baby is part of that.

'Most men probably think their nappy-changing days are behind them by 58 but he’s getting stuck in again.

'It’s definitely a very modern set-up but everyone is happy and that’s all that matters.'

James with girlfriend Katy
James Nesbitt is ready to get back into 'daddy duties' again

'Differed on their views of kids'

James started dating Katy in 2015 but according to The Sun's source, friends of the couple said they had 'differed on their views of kids' and were separated when Katy decided to become a mum.

The man who helped her to become a mum is registered as the father of her daughter, now one.

An insider said of James: 'He cares about her and they remain close, so he has been taking on some ‘daddy duties’ even though the decision to have a child was an entirely independent one taken by the mother at a time when they weren’t together.

'Jimmy is an open-minded, modern man who is happy for Kate.

'He couldn't be more pleased for her'

'He now wants to do all he can to assist.

'He doesn’t see the background to her pregnancy as any of his business and knows that the independent route she has taken is one which an increasing number of women are taking.

'Jimmy couldn’t be more pleased for her or more understanding.'

A modern set-up indeed!

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