Russell Brand has revealed he is expecting his third child with his wife Laura Gallacher.
The comic, 48,announced the news on Steven Bartlett's podcast Diary of a CEO.
Russell is already a dad to Mabel, six, and Peggy, four, with Laura, who he wed in 2017.
Steven, who is also known to fans of Dragons' Den, announced the news on Russell's behalf, saying: "You fell in love and you've got two children. You've got a third on the way, around the corner. That's a very special love you have found."
The Get Him To The Greek star became emotional as he revealed how fatherhood has transformed him.
"It taught me there is a lot more important in this world than me," he said.
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"There's a lot more important stuff in this world thn what I want, think or reckon. It taught me that love is real. It teaches you everything to become a father. All lessons are there.'
The star, who was previously wed to pop star Katy Perry, fought back tears as he spoke about a "future he won't be a part of" .
Steven pressed him on what he meant by that, to which Russell cryptically replied: "Any old man, any old woman. My little girls, it's just so beautiful."
Russell is now 20 years sober after previously being addicted to drugs and alcohol.
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Asked what advice he would give to his youngest self, he reflected: "Now that I'm a dad, you can't be a father to anyone else before you're a father to yourself, a sense that you are alright, you are enough, you are sufficient, and you're going to be OK."
These days the clean living star stays on track from following certain rules.
He explained: "I have to do quite a lot to not be crazy Everyday I get up meditate, do yoga, green juice I attend a support group and then I feel ok."
The Diary of a CEO podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms now
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