The Wanted’s Tom Parker has playfully branded his bandmate Max George a ‘k******d’ for accidentally revealing he welcomed his second child, Bodhi Thomas, during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine.
The musician, 32, who recently announced he’s battling a terminal and inoperable brain tumour, admitted he and his wife Kelsey, 30, had planned to share the happy news with OK! magazine, but missed the opportunity due to his pal’s blunder.
In a new interview, the All Time Low hitmaker and the actress said: ‘We were going, ”You k**bhead!” I texted him saying, ”You’ve got a big mouth!”’
‘He’s got a big mouth!’ The Wanted’s Tom Parker has playfully branded his bandmate a ‘k******d’ for accidentally revealing he welcomed his second child on Lorraine
Speaking to host Lorraine Kelly, artist Max, also 32, who is currently competing on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, said at the time: ‘I spoke to him yesterday and he’s doing good, he’s doing great.
‘Kelsey gave birth to their second child last week. He’s a fighter, Tom, he will be alright. If you’re watching by the way, mwah, I love you all.’
The boyband stars were members of the group alongside Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran from 2009 until 2014.
The parents-of-two, who also share daughter Aurelia, 15 months, expressed their delight at growing their family as they added to the publication: ‘He is the perfect baby – especially compared to having Aurelia first. I barely even know I’ve got him.
Uh oh: The musician, 32, admitted he and his wife Kelsey, 30, had planned to share the happy news with OK! magazine(Max pictured with his Strictly dance partner Dianne Buswell)
They go way back: The boyband stars were members of the group alongside Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran from 2009 until 2014 (pictured in 2013)
‘He’s so chilled. He’s so different to Aurelia – she was always very active. Bodhi means enlightenment. So it just goes perfectly with our situation right now. He’s the light at the end of our tunnel.’
On October 12, Tom announced he has grade four glioblastoma, with the Bolton native undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment in a bid to prolong his life.
Life expectancy for this illness ranges from three months to 18 months after diagnosis, but the couple have not asked to hear Tom’s prognosis amid fears he would ‘sit and count down the days and not live his life’.
The Grease star and the vlogger announced they were expecting their second child in June this year.
Heart-breaking: The media personality recently announced he’s battling a terminal and inoperable brain tumour
‘He’s perfect’: The parents-of-two, who also share daughter Aurelia, 15 months (pictured), expressed their delight at growing their family
Kelsey decided she wanted a home birth, so Tom could be around after Covid restrictions in hospital would have limited their time together during labour.
The couple have been together for more than 10 years after originally meeting in a night club. They became engaged in 2016 and tied the knot two years later in July 2018.
They decided to announce his devastating diagnosis, 36 weeks into Kelsey’s pregnancy.
Posting a photo with Kelsey and Aurelia Rose, the stage star wrote: ‘Hey guys, you know that we’ve both been quiet on social media for a few weeks and it’s time to tell you why.
‘There’s no easy way to say this but I’ve sadly been diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and I’m already undergoing treatment.
‘We decided, after a lot of thought, that rather than hiding away and trying to keep it a secret, we would do one interview where we could lay out all the details and let everyone know the facts in our own way.
‘We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way. We don’t want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible disease and look for all available treatment options.
‘It’s gonna be a tough battle but with everyone’s love and support we are going to beat this. Tom and Kelsey xxx.’
‘We are going to beat this’: In an emotional statement, Tom revealed he was undergoing treatment and vowed to beat the deadly disease