STEPHANIE Davis’ ex has revealed his struggle over “not seeing his kids” eight months after the pair’s bitter split.

Joseph McKalroy took to to upload a blunt video showing him sitting at a table and speaking direct to the camera about “becoming strong again”.

Stephanie Davis smiles while holding her baby.Stephanie Davis’ ex has spoken out about ‘not seeing your kids’ following the pair’s splitCredit: Instagram / stephaniedavis8 A man in a green shirt speaking to the camera, with a black TV screen in the background.The fitness trainer took to Instagram for a stark videoCredit: Instagram/@mckalroyjoe Stephanie Davis and a man smiling while standing in front of a flower wall, her hands on her pregnant belly.The pair split four months after welcoming their little boyCredit: Instagram/@stephaniedavis88

In June, we reported how just four months after welcoming their little boy.

It came after back in January 2025.

Now Joseph, who has founded the MacFit training method to help “single dads rebuild their bodies and their lives” posted an inspirational message to his page.

He wore a green shirt-sleeve T-Shirt and urged fans to listen up as he said: “This isn’t what you asked for and you didn’t expect life to go this way.

“You lie awake at night you’re not seeing your kids or you’re not seeing them as much as you used to.

“That mind just wont stop racing.

“The thought that you’ve never said out loud comes creeping in. I’ve failed.

“This isn’t rock bottom, this is the turning point”.

He then talked about the importance of “discipline, grounded and steady” when it comes to training.

In his caption, he explained: “Some men break. Some men rebuild.

“Your kids won’t remember what you said. They’ll remember what you became.

“Decide who you’re becoming. Then act like it today. GET BACK UP.”

Soap star Stephanie last year confirmed the end of their relationship with a statement to her fans.

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Earlier this year, the soap was forced to .

It came after The Sun was first to report bosses plan to

Now , who recently took time away from her role as Goldie McQueen to give birth to her second daughter, has now made a cryptic move on X.

The lass, 36, re-posted a picture of her character crying to her page.

It came after Stephanie Waring, famed for her 28-year-long role as Cindy Cunningham, confirmed that soap bosses had axed her as part of the 20-person strong cast cull.

Another is popstar turned soap star Jamelia.

The soap’s resident hunk and TV favourite has also with fans left devastated to say goodbye to his character Romeo Nightingale.

has also quit the show and will depart his Warren Fox role soon.

famed for her role as Yasmine Maalik has also left after seven years.

She explained: “Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this. I’ve been left with no choice but to address the rumours.

“This has come as a complete shock and has been an incredibly painful and unexpected time.

“Just four months after having a baby-one of the most vulnerable and emotional times in a woman’s life-I’ve found myself facing this chapter on my own.

“After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness-something secure and lasting. But that, heartbreakingly, hasn’t been the case.”

She continued: “I’m grateful for the years we had because without us I wouldn’t have my Samuel. Who will always be my priority.

“Right now, I’m focusing on healing. protecting my peace, and doing the best I can-being there for my two beautiful boys.

Steph added: “Thank you to those who’ve reached out-your kindness has meant more than I can say. Stephanie X.”

that the pair had split ahead of when in an emotional post.

Steph is best known for her role as in the hit soap, .

She also had a memorable stint in the house back in 2016.

On the show, she was known for her clashes with viral sensation and her troubled romance with .

After their breakup, the former star then found love with Joseph.

Stephanie Davies, Joseph, and their son Samuel in the hospital.They welcomed son Samuel last JanuaryCredit: Instagram Stephanie Davis and Joseph McKalroy kissing.The pair appeared to be going strong before their splitCredit: Instagram Jeremy McConnell looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.Joseph runs a training course that helps ‘single dads rebuild their bodies & their lives’Credit: Instagram/@mckalroyjoe