In a heartwarming update that has touched the global Home and Away fan community, stars and colleagues have flooded actor Luke Jacobz with messages of love and congratulations following the arrival of his second child—a “miracle” baby boy who follows a decade of fertility heartache.

A Journey of Resilience

Luke Jacobz, best known for his roles as Angelo Rosetta in Home and Away and Patrick Brewer in McLeod’s Daughters, has been remarkably transparent about the emotional and physical toll of his path to fatherhood. After meeting his wife, Raychel, in 2017, the couple spent years navigating the complexities of unexplained infertility.

Their journey included multiple rounds of IVF, egg retrievals, and the devastating pain of three early-stage miscarriages. For a long time, the prospect of starting a family felt like an uphill battle. It was only after a grueling and traumatic process that they welcomed their first daughter, Maisie, via IVF in 2023.

The Miracle of a Natural Conception

What makes this latest announcement so extraordinary is the nature of the conception. After the “horrendous” pregnancy and “traumatic” birth of their first child, Luke and Raychel had largely resigned themselves to the idea that they might not have more children.

However, in a turn of events that Luke described as “losing his mind” with joy, the couple discovered they had conceived their second child naturally. Luke reflected that it felt as though Raychel’s body finally “knew what it was doing” after the years of medical intervention.

On Monday, the family officially grew by one more. Taking to Instagram to share the news, Luke introduced his newborn son: John James Scott. The name carries deep significance, honoring Luke’s father, Raychel’s father, and a beloved uncle, ensuring their legacies live on through the next generation.

Tributes from the Summer Bay Family

The Home and Away cast, both past and present, were quick to celebrate the news. The soap’s community is famously tight-knit, and many stars who have worked alongside Luke over the last two decades shared their excitement.

Legendary actress Georgina Parker (Roo Stewart) led the tributes, writing: “Oh Luke, huge congratulations to you and Bec [Raychel]. Now the fun begins. Sending love.” Other stars like Jessica McNamee and Ada Nicodemou—who has herself been a vocal advocate for infertility awareness following her own struggles—expressed their delight for the couple.

A Message of Hope

By sharing his story, Luke Jacobz has become a beacon of hope for the 1 in 6 couples worldwide who struggle with infertility. His journey underscores the reality that while the road is often paved with setbacks and “dark days,” miracles can and do happen.

In his emotional post, Luke addressed his wife directly, saying: “I love you Raychel, thank you for giving me the honour to be your babies’ Dad.” He also promised his new son, “JJ,” that they would have the “most wonderful adventure together.”

As Luke settles into life as a father of two, his story serves as a powerful reminder to fans that behind the glitz of television lies a human experience of perseverance, love, and the ultimate reward of a dream realized after ten long years.