SHAMED football ace Danny Simpson is expecting a baby with reality telly star Melissa Reeves.
Melissa, who had a brief romance with the ex-Premier League winner, revealed on Instagram yesterday that she was pregnant with his daughter.
The Ex On The Beach star, 26, posted an ultrasound image and added: “Baby of Melissa and Danny.”
Huddersfield Town’s Danny, 33, found guilty of assaulting a previous girlfriend, has not publicly acknowledged Melissa’s pregnancy — but friends say the defender is standing by her.
One said: “Danny and Melissa’s relationship didn’t work out but he has vowed to support her financially and emotionally.
“They have agreed to co-parent their little girl as best they can. It’s a shame they haven’t worked things out as a couple.
“Melissa understands why Danny is not publicising the fact that he’s the father of her child — but she said he’s been great behind the scenes.”
Melissa announced their child’s gender last month and Danny, who won the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2016, paid for a lavish baby shower at Liverpool’s upmarket Hope Street hotel.
The friend added: “Melissa has wanted for nothing during her pregnancy.
“Danny has picked up the tab for the baby shower and helped kit out the nursery in Melissa’s house. Whatever she’s needed throughout he’s been there.”
In 2015, The Sun reported, that Danny was found guilty of assaulting his then girlfriend Stephanie Ward, mother of his daughter Skye, now eight.
Police who answered a 999 call from Stephanie found him sitting on top of her with his hands around her neck, a court heard.
Danny, who previously also played for Man United and Newcastle, was sentenced to 300 hours’ community service. It was later reduced by half.