Joe Swash has been criticised on Instagram after he shared a snap of his newborn son with his big brother Harry, captioned 'in this picture is my whole world'.
The former EastEnders actor, 37, welcomed his first child with Stacey Solomon, 29, at the end of May.
But the new father has now been slammed on social media for a snap he shared of the newborn with his son from a previous relationship, Harry.
Slammed: Joe Swash has been criticised on Instagram after he shared a snap of his newborn son with his big brother Harry on Saturday, captioned 'in this picture is my whole world'
In the snap, which was posted to Instagram on Saturday, Harry, 11, was seen cradling his still unnamed brother while nestled in a black-and-white striped duvet.
He captioned the shot: 'In this picture is my whole world. My two boys'.
The actor's wording has gathered criticism from fans who wondered why his girlfriend Stacey and her two sons Leighton, seven, and Zachary, 11, aren't mentioned in the post.
On Instagram, one user said: 'What about Stacey?'
Newborn: The former EastEnders actor, 37, welcomed his first child with beau Stacey Solomon, 29, at the end of May
Trolls: The actor's caption has gathered criticism from fans who wondered why his girlfriend Stacey and her two sons Leighton, seven, and Zachary, 11, aren't mentioned in the post
Another added: 'What about Stacey and her children, aren't you meant to be a family'.
'That's lovely... but what about Stacey's boys?,' said a third.
Another user said: 'Ah mate. Think that should be written different. What about your ... wife and her kids. Your world is a lot bigger than those two boys??!!'
But others jumped to the actor's defense, with one user insisting Joe 'still loves his step sons like they are his own'.
Adorable: Stacey shared a heartwarming snap of her newborn son sleeping on her chest as she enjoyed spending quality time with her family on Saturday
Adorable: The star also shared an adorable snap of her son Zachary cradling the newborn
A social media user wrote: 'Lots of judgy people here. Joe is allowed to announce that his boys are his world, just like Stacey did on her post.
'He still loves his step sons like they are his own and Stacey he will love unconditionally..... Stop phishing for stuff that's relevant (sic)'.
Another added: 'Love how he's getting stick for this. Would you criticise Stacey for not mentioning his eldest son? Because that would be just as ludicrous.
'They are a lovely family who seem devoted to each other. The negativity really isn't necessary'.
Cute: Stacey shared a very sweet snap of her still unnamed newborn baby's tiny feet
Tough time: Stacey has spoken out about her struggles with 'uncontrollable' hormones and breastfeeding
It comes after Stacey shared a heartwarming snap of her newborn son sleeping on her chest as she enjoyed some quality time with her family on Saturday.
The presenter shared the sweet snap on Instagram after announcing the birth at the end of May.
Stacey wrote: 'Mood. I’m jealous. I can’t wait to sleep like this'.
The star also shared an adorable picture of the baby's feet, and another of her son Zachary cradling the newborn.
It comes after Stacey gave fans an honest insight at the struggles of having a newborn.
Struggles: After admitting that she feels 'ridiculously teary' since leaving the hospital, Stacey showcased her dazzling smile and posed for the snap, holding her bundle of joy
Last month, Joe announced that Stacey had given birth to their first child 'a lot earlier than planned,' and then confirmed they were parents to a son.
The presenter shared a heartwarming image on Instagram on Friday as she revealed candid details of her struggles with hormones and breastfeeding.
After admitting that she felt 'ridiculously teary' since leaving the hospital, Stacey showcased her dazzling smile as she posed for the
