Ananova:

John Leslie is to be a father.

Dancer, Sam O'Connor, is expecting his child in September reports The Sun.

Friends of the dancer claim Leslie has vowed to stand by Sam.

Sam runs keep-fit pole dancing classes where participants keep their clothes on.

A source said: "We have heard that John is looking forward to being a dad."

The ex-Blue Peter presenter was cleared of assault charges in 2002 but ITV daytime bosses refused to bring him back to front This Morning.