“Baby Daddy” star Derek Theler has become a father in real life.
The 37-year-old actor shared the birth of his son Denali McKean in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday.
Denali is the actor's first child with his wife Lisa Marie Summerscales, whom he married in 2022.
Derek shared a snap of himself holding his little boy and beaming with pride. “I'm excited to announce that our baby son Denali McKean has made it into the world,” he wrote in the caption.
“It's hard to express the feelings of love and relief.” I'll share more about our extra-long hospital stay another time. But finally we are home and smiling. Thanks for the love. My heart is full #BabyDaddy.'
“Baby Daddy” star Derek Theler has become a father in real life. The 37-year-old actor shared the birth of his son Denali McKean in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday
Denali is the actor's first child with his wife Lisa Marie Summerscales, whom he married in 2022
The proud dad also shared a few close-up photos of his newborn wrapped in a cute blue blanket.
His 605,000 followers and friends were quick to congratulate him, with comedian Joel Mchale writing: “Touchdown!!!!”
His TV mom to Baby Daddy, Melissa Peterman, wrote: “Congratulations @derektheler and @lsummerscales!” Welcome to the world of beautiful Denali!!!! I can't wait to meet you! I love you already and will always let you get three things from the store!'
'Wow! What a beautiful child. You will be a great father. Congratulations!' another added.
“Welcome to the world of Denali!!!!!! Congratulations Derek, he has the best dad!!'
Derek announced Lisa's pregnancy in October, sharing a snap from a hike with his hand on her baby bump.
“Dad mode coming January 2024 ❤️ #babydaddy #itsaboy.”
He recently spoke about getting in shape during the actors' strike to avoid having a “daddy body.”
“It's hard to express the feelings of love and relief.” “I'll share more about our particularly long hospital stay another time… My heart is full #BabyDaddy,” he wrote
Derek announced Lisa's pregnancy in October, sharing a snap from a hike with his hand on her baby bump. “Dad mode coming January 2024 ❤️ #babydaddy #itsaboy”
Derek and Lisa married in September 2022. His Baby Daddy co-stars were present at the wedding
The couple began dating in May 2016. Theler announced her engagement in July 2022
“I have a baby on the way, so I want to make sure the dad doesn't start it too early,” he shared in an interview with KTLA 5 last month.
Lisa was also present at the interview, where she showed off her baby bump in a chic olive dress.
When asked if they were afraid or excited, he replied: “It's our first time, so a lot of fear, a lot of excitement. “We're as prepared as we can be at this point. “Read the books, take the classes, whatever happens next will happen.”
The Alaska native and the “Ritual” star began dating in May 2016. Theler announced their engagement in July 2022.
Derek and Lisa married in September of that year.
His “Baby Daddy” co-stars were in attendance at the wedding.
Derek previously dated Spanish actress Christina Ochoa from 2014 to 2016.
Derek played Danny Wheeler on the ABC Family/Freeform series, which ended in 2017.
Derek played Danny Wheeler in Baby Daddy, the series ended in 2017. He was the brother of Ben (Jean-Luc Bilodeau), who unexpectedly became a father after his ex-girlfriend dropped her daughter off at her husband's doorstep; Derek seen in a still image
The series focuses on Ben (Jean-Luc Bilodeau), who became a surprise father after his ex-girlfriend dropped her daughter off on her husband's doorstep.
Ben decided to raise the baby with the help of his mother, his brother Danny (Derek), his friend Tucker (Tahj Mowry) and Riley (Chelsea Kane).
His most recent film project was the holiday heist film “The Naughty Nine,” which can be seen on Disney+.
He previously starred in the Disney Channel TV show The Villains of Valley View in 2023.