Joe Lycett reveals he’s become a dad for the first time

Comedian Joe Lycett has announced he’s become a dad for the first time.

The news comes days after he confirmed he had a secret long-term girlfriend who he shields from the limelight.

Lycett shared his news with fans in a roundabout post, thanking Birmingham women’s hospital.

The comedian wrote:  “An 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 antenatal classes, incredible midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and the ongoing care in the community. We also loved their baked potatoes.

“Birmingham is so lucky to have them and I will be forever grateful for everything they’ve done.”

He added:  “I am LOVING being a dad but sadly I think this now means I can’t get out of going on Rob and Josh’s f**king podcast. We will not be taking any press requests about this as we have already sold the rights to the first family picture to Autotrader.”

A host of famous friends flocked to congratulate him with Gabby Roslin sending a series of heart emojis and Clara Amfo saying: “Yes Joe and fam, yes NHS!”

Lycett has been open about being pansexual but gave fans a glimpse into his love life earlier this week when he used a fake name to keep his girlfriend’s privacy.

Speaking on Bimini Bon-Boulash’s podcast The Pieces, he revealed: “So I’ve got Winston the cat, and my partner Denise. And, um, she’s not called Denise, but I don’t talk about her, because she has a job that she can’t be in the public eye.

“I call her Denise because she hates the name Denise, so, uh, I live with Denise.”