Shayne Ward has become a father for the first time.
The ‘Coronation Street’ star and his girlfriend Sophie Austin have welcomed a baby girl called Willow May into the world.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Proud to share our incredible news. Me and Sophie had a beautiful baby girl.
"We are completely besotted and in love with the deepest of hearts. Our world. Willow May Ward."
And Shayne’s co-stars have rushed to send their best wishes to him and partner Sophie after he announced the couple’s happy news.
Catherine Tyldesley – who plays Eva Price – wrote: "wahoooo!!!!!! Congrats guys!!!! SO thrilled for you!!! Lots of love xxxxx (sic)"
Whilst Sally Ann Matthews (Jenny Bradley) added: "This made me cry! So, so happy for you both. Welcome to the world Willow, can’t wait to have a cuddle! x (sic)"
Sair Khan, who stars as Alya Nazir in the ITV soap, offered the couple her well wishes, writing: "CONGRATULATIONS!!! Over the moon for you! (sic)"
And Richard Hawley (Johnny Connor) added: "amazing!! Congratulations! So happy for you all! Welcome Willow! Lots and lots of love! X (sic)"
Meanwhile, the 32-year-old singer and actor – who rose to fame when he won the second series of ‘The X Factor’ – previously expressed a desire to become ‘Coronation Street’s newest heartthrob.
Speaking about his role, which saw him secure the National Television Awards’ Best Newcomer gong, he shared: "It would be mint to play a heartthrob. I just love any type of challenge and roles because every day I’m learning, I’m watching, observing all the actors. That’s the great thing about it. I’ll have anything thrown at me. I’d like to give everything I possibly can and push myself as much as I can. I want to be thrown from pillar to post by women."
Shayne Ward welcomes daughter Willow May
