As Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd steps into the Celebrity Big Brother house this week, fans are reflecting on his dramatic romantic history — from heartbreaks and a secret baby to a surprise engagement with his longtime partner.
2002 – Young Love Begins
At just 14 years old, Jack began dating Lauren Shippey, a makeup artist and performing arts teacher. In 2009, the couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Nyla.
2010 – Affair and a Secret Son
In 2010, Jack became involved in a one-night affair with Sammy Milewski, who later gave birth to a baby boy named Greyson in 2011. A paternity test confirmed Jack as the biological father. Greyson was born with a rare condition called AHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood), which causes painful and temporary paralysis. The condition affects about 1 in a million people.
Although Jack provided financial support, he was reportedly never involved in Greyson’s life.
Estranged From His Son
In 2016, a source told The Sun that Jack had made no effort to see Greyson, despite knowing about the boy’s health issues. “Sammy doesn’t ask for anything from Jack, but she hoped he’d care about his son,” the source claimed.
His Current Girlfriend Speaks Out
In 2020, Jack’s girlfriend Hanni Treweek responded to criticism on Instagram about Jack’s lack of contact with his son. She explained: “I wasn’t in Jack’s life when that happened. He was 21, in the spotlight, and still learning. Everyone has a past. You might think you know the story, but you don’t.”
2011 – A Second Chance and Another Child
Jack and Lauren reconciled for a time. He proposed and they had a second child, a son named Reuben. However, the relationship ultimately ended in 2017. Jack said the split was amicable and that their children remained the top priority.
2020 – Lauren Speaks Out
In a later interview, Lauren expressed disappointment over Jack’s parenting. She told The Sun on Sunday: “Jack hadn’t seen the kids for nearly four months. He’s seen as a lovable guy in public, but my children need a father — not someone who’s always out and about.”
2017 – A New Relationship with Hanni
Jack met Hanni Treweek, a scriptwriter for Coronation Street, at a mutual friend’s wedding. Their connection grew quickly through text messages, and soon they were inseparable. Jack described their first date as immediate and natural.
2024 – A Romantic Proposal and Wedding Plans
After nearly seven years together, Jack proposed to Hanni during a romantic safari trip in Tanzania. Hanni announced the engagement with a photo captioned: “05.06.24 – I said YES to forever!”
The couple later revealed they will tie the knot on July 26, 2025. According to insiders, Jack joined Celebrity Big Brother partly to help fund their big day. “Jack and Hanni are planning the perfect wedding. They’re madly in love and want their day to reflect that. While Jack earns a good income, the CBB paycheck is definitely a nice bonus,” one source said.
