THE FOO FIGHTERS are rumoured to be announcing a hiatus. It comes after frontman Dave Grohl revealed earlier this month that he has a secret love child and is fighting to save his 21-year marriage to model wife Jordyn Blum . The rock band announced they had cancelled their appearance at this weekend’s Soundside Festival in Connecticut, US, with just days to go, and were replaced by Jack White .

A source said: “The band need time to be with their families and focus on regrouping. “It’s been a turbulent few years, with the loss of their best friend, drummer Taylor Hawkins , the death of Dave’s mum and now the birth of his new child. “He wants to be at home and focus on earning back the trust of his family.

READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ “Being on the road isn’t the best thing for any of them at the moment. “It feels like a hiatus is the best thing for them collectively.” Earlier this month, Dave admitted in a post on Instagram that he had fathered a love child.

He wrote: “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. Most read in Celebrity “I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness.

“We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved as we move forward together.” Dave and Jordyn have three daughters — Violet Maye, 18, Harper Willow, 15, and ten-year-old Ophelia Saint. His .