Pop star Robbie Williams to be a dad

Robbie Williams is to become a father, as he announced his wife Ayda is pregnant.

The 38-year-old singer - whose albums include I've Been Expecting You - said he and Ayda cried when they saw the scans.

Williams, who rejoined Take That to tour last year, announced the news on his blog.

He said: "I've been keeping a secret from you all - me and Ayda are going to be mummy and daddy this year."

The couple tied the knot in August 2010.

His light-hearted blog entry continued: "We had sex - it works. We've seen scans and cried. Looked at babies in commercials and teared up...

"The nursery is already planned. Basically I'm in love with a little person growing in mummy's belly - and can't wait to be a daddy. Crying now."

He signed off "Roberto, Mum and Little Bump."