Noughties pop star over the moon as he reveals he’ll be a dad for first time – 15 years after split with famous wife
NOUGHTIES pop star Andy Scott-Lee has revealed he’s going to be a dad for the first time.
The Pop Idol finalist, who was married to Liberty X’s Michelle Heaton between 2006 and 2008, announced his happy news on Instagram.
Sharing a picture of his girlfriend’s ultrasound scan, he wrote: “Baby Scott-Lee.. COMING SOON! I cannot put into words the love that I feel for you!”
His brother Ant said: “Yessss… The Scott-Lee name carry’s through to the next generation… Proud of you brother… woo hoo.”
While sister Lisa, who is in the pop group Steps, said: “We are thrilled for you both Andy.”
A fan wrote: “Amazing news Andy huge congrats.”
Another said: “Wow! Congratulations.”
Andy, 43, regularly posts loved-up photographs with his girlfriend, though keeps her name private.
The pair recently enjoyed a romantic trip to Rome, where they stopped for a picturesque drink overlooking the Colosseum.
Sibling Lisa commented on that pictured: “Such a beautiful couple. Proud of you both.”
Andy’s music career began in boyband 3SL with his brothers Ant and Steve, and they had top 20 singles Take It Easy and Touch Me Tease Me.
In 2002 he made the final seven of Pop Idol, which was ultimately won by Michelle McManus.
The twice married star has had cameo roles in numerous TV shows including Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Saturday Night Takeaway.
His first marriage to Michelle came to an end after she cheated on him on holiday in Marbella.
Andy told the Mirror at the time: “She’s cheated on me, and once she started she just couldn’t stop.”
He then went on to wed Big Brother 13 contestant Lydia Louise in 2016.