Stephanie Davis arrives at Dublin airport with Jeremy McConnell to give support at his dad’s funeral

STEPHANIE Davis has flown to Ireland with Jeremy McConnell to offer him moral support as his father is laid to rest.

The former Hollyoaks actress, 23, was seen arriving in Dublin with Jeremy on Tuesday morning after the couple flew in from Liverpool along with his best friend Ray Quinlan.

There was no sign of their son, baby Caben-Albi, who will be two months old on Monday, meaning his Irish family will have to wait a little longer until they get to meet him.

A source exclusively told The Sun online: “Jeremy is absolutely heartbroken by the death of his dad.

“After suffering so much tragedy and sadness in his life at such a young age, it’s made him more determined than ever to have a strong family unit with Stephanie and Caben.

“The last year he didn’t behave his best to Steph, but he’s now seen the error of his ways and wants to provide a stable and loving home for his boy.”

It was originally believed that Stephanie would stay at home in Liverpool with their son while he attended today’s proceedings. 

But it seems she has had a change of heart – no doubt brought on by seeing just how distraught her partner is.

The source added: “The fact that Steph jetted to be with him has meant so much to him, he needs her now more than ever.

“Today will be one of the hardest days of his life.”

Jeremy’s father passed away after a short battle with cancer on Friday, leaving the 27-year-old devastated.

It’s the latest blow for the male model who has also lost his mum and siblings in a series of tragic events.

The Irish reality star previously revealed his mother, brother and sister all died within 15 months of each other.

He said: “When I was fifteen I was at my cousin’s and my mum fell asleep.

“I got back about two hours later and she was gone – she had a brain haemorrhage.”

Jeremy continued: “Shortly after that my brother broke his neck in a motorbike accident.

“After that, my sister had a heart attack – she suffered with epilepsy. All in the space of fifteen months.

“Of course I miss them, I loved them dearly, but I think that’s what levelled me out a bit – I express myself the way I want to. I just grew up really fast.”

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