Blue's Lee Ryan set to become a dad for the fifth time as he shares baby news
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Blue pop singer Lee Ryan has shared the exciting news that he is expecting his fifth child with his wife Verity Paris later this year, having found out on his 40th birthday
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Lee Ryan is set to become a dad for the fifth time as he announced that his wife Verity Paris is pregnant.

The Blue singer, 40 who tied the knot with Verity last year, shared the happy news on the band's official X account, formally known as Twitter and revealed he found out on his birthday.

In the tweet, alongside a photo of the loved-up pair sharing a kiss under a tree it read: "Me and my wife, Verity, are very pleased to announce our new baby, that will be born this year. The news came out of the blue and I found out on my 40th birthday! What a present from god".

The sweet message concluded with: "The rest of the boys are thrilled for the couple!"

His celebrity pals rushed to the comments to congratulate the pair including handmade Duncan James who wrote: "They say 3rd a charm - and now ur charm is a baby boy! Massive congrats brother", alongside three blue heart emojis.

Bandmate Anthony Costa also wrote: "Congratulations", while Denise Van Outen said: "Congratulations Lee."

Lee is already a dad to Bluebell, 16 who he shares with his ex-girlfriend Jessica Keevil and also has a teenage son called Ryan with former fiancee Samantha Miller.

While he already shares two children with Verity, a one year old and a baby daughter born last year with their third on the way. Lee shocked fans in November last year when he revealed he had secretly welcomed his baby girl into the world.

Announcing the news via Blue's official TikTok account the singer said: "Hey everyone. I just wanted to say sorry that I'm not there for the promo right now," he started the video. "Everything's ok. I know the boys are doing everything. I know there are a lot of people talking madness.

"I've actually had a little baby as you can see. She's only three weeks old now, so I'm at home with my family, being a dad and being with the children."

Lee and Verity tied the knot in March 2022 during a secret and intimate ceremony in Gibraltar, after two years of dating. Talking about their relationship he told The Sun earlier this year: "I met someone finally who loves and supports me in everything I do.

"Verity is a beautiful, strong and loving woman who I treasure. And I’m a lucky man to have such a wonderful mother for my child, and now wife, in her.

"I’ve never been more calm and grounded and I have Verity to thank for that. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life because of the wonderful family life I now have."

Some X Factor fans may recognise Verity who appeared on the talent show back in 2009 when she was just 19 years old. She went on to work as an Ariana Grande lookalike and impersonator.

However not much else is known about Lee's wife who has remained out of the spotlight along with a private Instagram account, with Lee only occasionally sharing a snap with his children or wife.