Shayne Ward and his fiancée have had a baby boy but they were expecting a baby girl

Shayne Ward and his fiancée Sophie Austin have announced the arrival of their second child together, but with an unexpected twist.

The former Corrie star revealed that the couple were expecting a second daughter but were instead greeted by a baby boy. Sharing the news on Instagram, Shayne said: "And then there were Four! 11/06/22 we had a HUGE surprise! Not a baby girl we were expecting but a beautiful baby Boy. We are so overjoyed and blessed that sir baby Ward has arrived."

Shayne and his partner welcomed their first child together in 2016 when Sophie gave birth to daughter Willow. Many of the couple's famous friends were quick to congratulate them on the surprising news.

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Actress Alex Fletcher wrote: "Congratulations so happy for you all lovely news." Meanwhile, an overjoyed fan wrote: "Wow!! Congratulations, how wonderful, sending so much love to you all xxx."

Previously, Shayne and Sophie revealed to OK! that daughter Willow was expecting a little sister. Sophie said: "We're really excited. Willow is trying to get used to it, isn't she?"

Shayne added: "It’s just amazing. She runs in every morning and says, ‘Morning mummy and daddy, I’m just going to say hello to my little sister'. And it’s nice to hear her saying ‘my little sister’ as she’s now automatically a big sister."

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