90s boyband star Andy Scott-Lee reveals he’s become a dad for the first time after welcoming his first child with his girlfriend
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2000s pop singer Andy Scott-Lee has announced he has become a father for the first time, after his girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy.
The 43-year-old Pop Idol finalist, who is best known as a member of the ’90s group 3SL, shared a series of adorable photos of the newborn and his partner from the hospital on Saturday.
Andy also revealed his son’s unique name and shared the happy news on social media, saying: “All his dreams have come true.”
He wrote: ‘Meet our beautiful baby boy Rome Alexander Scott-Lee. Born: 8.57am on Thursday 25/07/24. Weight 6lbs 5oz.
‘Mother and son are doing great. Honestly I never thought this day would come! I can’t even put into words what it feels like to become a father.
2000s pop singer Andy Scott-Lee, 43, has announced he has become a father for the first time after his girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy
The Pop Idol finalist, who is best known as a member of the ’90s group 3SL, shared a number of adorable snaps of the newborn and his partner from the hospital
‘I promise you, son, that I will ALWAYS take care of you and do my best to raise you right!
‘Thank you to our families and friends for all your love and support. Rome will surely be loved.
‘Finally, I want to thank my beautiful friend Amy, who made ALL my dreams come true.
“You guys are incredible! I love you and Rome so much and can’t wait to create beautiful memories together as a family.
“For those of you reading this who are still hoping to have children someday, don’t give up! Your time will come!”
Andy, who was previously married to Liberty X star Michelle Heaton and is the brother of Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee, was seen in the comments with congratulatory messages from fans.
His proud sister Lisa wrote: ‘We are so happy for you Andy and Amy and I can’t wait to meet my little nephew Rome soon!!! So proud of you bro.’
Andy also revealed his son’s unique name and excitedly said ‘all his dreams have come true’ as he shared the happy news on social media
He wrote: ‘Mother and son are doing great. Honestly I never thought this day would come! I can’t even put into words what it feels like to become a father.’
Andy, who was previously married to Liberty X star Michelle Heaton and is the brother of Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee, was seen in the comments with well-wishes from fans
Fans wrote: ‘Ohhhh myyyy days he is absolutely gorgeous, big congrats to you both. Enjoy every minute of it’
“Congratulations, he’s beautiful.”
‘We are over the moon, Andy and Amy, with the beautiful Rome’.
Little is known about Andy’s partner, with whom he first shared a photo during a lunch date last month.
Andy’s pop group 3SL reached number 11 in the UK charts in 2002 with their debut single Take It Easy.
They released one more single which charted at number 16, but was later dropped by their record label Sony.
Andy married fellow pop star Michelle Heaton in 2006, but the couple split two years later (pictured together in 2008)
Andy is the brother of Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee (pictured together)
3SL, consisting of brothers Andy, Anthony and Steve, reached number 11 in the UK charts in 2002 with their debut single Take It Easy, but were later dropped by their record label
Andy later appeared on the second season of Pop Idol in 2003, where he finished in seventh place.
The singer also took part in the qualifying rounds to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, finishing in third place.
In 2006, he married fellow pop star Michelle Heaton. They split two years later.
Andy later married Lydia Louisa, who competed in the 13th series of Big Brother in 2012. They later went their separate ways.