Carol Vorderman appears to have confirmed Joe Lycett's shock baby news after fans were convinced it was a prank. The comedian, 36, stunned his followers on Friday when he posted a photo of himself cuddling a newborn in a park, announcing that he'd become a father. However, Joe has made something of a career out of spreading fake news - with many fans believing his latest post was just another ruse, as one replied to the post on Instagram, saying: "I'm just worried this will come out as him cuddling a bunch of rhubarb in a hat tbh.
" However, Countdown queen, Carol Vorderman , 63, appears to have confirmed Joe's new dad status as she replied, saying: "Hooray, there he is. Both of you, all of you. Congratulations to both of you," intimating that she knew about the pregnancy beforehand.
Joe, who describes himself as "pansexual", announced the arrival of his child via an Instagram post after revealing he had a girlfriend called 'Denise', who he admitted was not her real name. Sharing a snap of himself with a tiny baby snuggled inside his coat, he thanked hospital staff for managing the arrival of his bundle of joy, writing: "In appreciation post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital. My first encounter with them was years ago when they looked after a pal of mine through surgery, and then most recently when they masterfully welcomed a little boy into the world , who happens to be my son.
"The care and compassion his mum and he received was exceptional; from the antena.
