Shayne Ward expecting his first child with Hollyoaks' Sophie Austin

Shayne Ward's going to become a dad for the first time.

He and new girlfriend, former Hollyoaks actress Sophie Austin, both confirmed the news with identical Twitter announcements last night.

Shayne told fans he feels overjoyed and blessed to be expecting his first child.

After much speculation I'm over joyed to announce that @sophieaustin1 and I are expecting our first child.#blessed

— Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) August 1, 2016

Followed by this even happier tweet

Myself & @SophieAustin1 feel So Blessed.
Thank you for Such caring & lovely messages.❤️
New adventure for the 3 of us.!#Happiness #family

— Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) August 2, 2016