Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux confirms he’s father of Dani Soares’ baby after paternity test drama

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Below Deck star Jean-Luc ‘JL’ Cerza-Lanaux has confirmed that he is the father of Dani Soares’ child, after taking a paternity test.The pair became close after joining the cast of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season two, which aired last year, and embarked on a brief relationship on board.The stewardess announced her pregnancy last May and welcomed daughter Lilly soon after, with JL stating that he wanted to wait for the results of a DNA test – leaving his co-stars shocked.Taking to Instagram eight months after the birth, he told fans: ‘As the year 2021 came to a close.

A new year in 2022 begins with high ambitions and positivity. My silence on social media has been intentional and much needed. ‘I used that time to focus on what was important to me and my mental health.

I can’t let 2022 go any further without sharing some beautiful news. An international DNA test that was done awhile ago was no small feat. ‘I’m happy and proud to say Sweet and beautiful Lilly rose is my daughter.

Dani and I have been working and communicating together to the best of our ability; given Dani is a full time mother and worker, and I being gone for extended periods of time not knowing when I will step back on land. ‘This is imperative for the sake of our daughter as she needs both parents in her life.’JL continued: ‘With that being said, going forward, I will no longer feel the need to explain myself to anybody, when realizing people only understand from their level of perception.‘I am thankful for my friends, and family who have stuck by my side through thick and thin. ‘As I look forward to this new year with new opportunities, I will be striving to be the best man and father that I can be.