Joe Lycett spotted out with newborn and mystery girlfriend after leaving fans shocked with baby news
COMEDIAN Joe Lycett has been spotted out for a walk with his mystery girlfriend and newborn son for the first time, after his baby news came like a bolt from the blue last month.
The TV star shocked his fans and followers, when he announced he’d welcomed his first child with his mystery girlfriend, as many suspected one of his colourful pranks was at play.
But the 36-year-old has now been seen very much embracing his role as new dad, as he strolled along on Saturday with his baby strapped to his front.
Joe sported a casual look with an oversized coat on, as well as a cap and shades, as he wandered along with his newborn in a tiger print carrier on his front.
Joe’s tot donned a red wool hat and the comic was also joined by his mystery girlfriend who kept things casual too, in a green jacket, black leggings and trainers.
The star appeared to be very much enjoying his new role as a dad as the family of three walked through a village in Birmingham.
Describing himself as pansexual, the funnyman has always been discreet about his love life, having only mentioned that he had a girlfriend once on his show, Late Night Lycett, with no more details about the relationship.
But then in October, he told how he’d become a father for the first time as he shared a post thanking the Birmingham Women’s Hospital. He said:
“An appreciation post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital.
“My first encounter with them was years ago when they looked after a pal of mine through surgery, and then most recently when they masterfully welcomed a little boy into the world, who happens to be my son.
“The care and compassion his mum and he received was exceptional; from the antenatal classes, incredible midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and the ongoing care in the community. We also loved their baked potatoes.
“Birmingham is so lucky to have them and I will be forever grateful for everything they’ve done.”
Indeed just days before the big reveal, Joe opened up a little more about his girlfriend, but gave her a fake name to protect her identity.
Speaking on Bimini Bon-Boulash’s podcast The Pieces, he revealed: “So I’ve got Winston the cat, and my partner Denise.
“And, um, she’s not called Denise, but I don’t talk about her, because she has a job that she can’t be in the public eye.
“I call her Denise because she hates the name Denise, so, uh, I live with Denise.”
Having been a regular on TV panel shows, including 8 out of 10 cats and Never mind the Buzzcocks, Joe has hosted his own show since 2023 called Late Night Lycett.
It celebrates Birmingham’s diversity, with Joe being joined by local heroes, LGBTQ+ icons and stars from the worlds of comedy, TV, film and music.
In the first series guests including Dame Joan Collins, Richard E Grant and David Harewood.