Shamed footballer Danny Simpson is expecting a daughter with Melissa Reeves.
On Saturday night, the Ex On The Beach star, 26, took to her Instagram Stories and posted an ultrasound image which included the title: ‘Baby of Melissa and Danny,’ and a close friend of the reality star confirmed the father’s identity to MailOnline, revealing that he ‘hasn’t given ANY support’ during her pregnancy.
Melissa, 26, who announced in January that she was pregnant, has not yet publicly confirmed who the father is, and the Huddersfield Town pro, 33, hasn’t commented on the reports either.
EXCLUSIVE! Shamed footballer Danny Simpson, 33, is expecting a daughter with Ex On The Beach star Melissa Reeves, 26, but ‘hasn’t given ANY support’ during her pregnancy
A close friend of Melissa Reeves told MailOnline: ‘Melissa hasn’t had any outside help or support throughout her pregnancy.
‘She paid for her baby shower herself and has never asked for a penny from Danny.
‘She’s looking forward to raising her daughter as a single mother, and can’t wait to meet her baby.’
Although the footballer and the reality star are not in a relationship, friends of the right-back have claimed that he is standing by her.
Keeping schtum! Melissa, who announced her pregnancy in January, has not yet publicly confirmed who the father is, and the Huddersfield Town pro, hasn’t commented on reports
Melissa and Danny: On Saturday night, the Ex On The Beach star took to her Instagram Stories and posted an ultrasound image which included the title: ‘Baby of Melissa and Danny’
Strong single mama! A close friend of Melissa Reeves told MailOnline: ‘Melissa hasn’t had any outside help or support throughout her pregnancy’
A friend of Danny’s reportedly told The Sun: ‘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.’
According to the insider: ‘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.’
Not in the picture: According to the source close to Melissa, the reality star ‘has never asked for a penny from Danny’
According to the source, former Leicester City player Danny ‘picked up the tab’ for Melissa’s recent white themed baby shower at Hope Street hotel, in Liverpool – something which her friends strongly refute.
Danny’s friend also claimed that the footballer has assisted the reality star in kitting out her home in preparation for the baby’s arrival, insisting Melissa has ‘wanted for nothing during her pregnancy’ – again, a claim which her friends say is untrue.
MailOnline has contacted Melissa Reeves’ representatives for comment.
Danny Simpson’s representatives declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
Independent woman: ‘She paid for her baby shower herself’ Melissa’s pal told MailOnline following her recent white party at Hope Street Hotel to celebrate her upcoming arrival
A case of the ex: In 2016, Huddersfield Town player Danny was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Ward who is the mother of his daughter Skye, 8
In 2016, Huddersfield Town player Danny was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Ward who is the mother of his daughter Skye, 8.
The right-back was arrested on 29 December 2015 after a reports of a row at a house in Worsley, Greater Manchester.
The then-Leicester City defender denied strangling his ex but was ultimately convicted of the crime.
Melissa revealed earlier this month that she is expecting a baby girl, taking to Instagram to make the announcement with a sun-drenched bikini snap.
It’s a girl! Melissa revealed earlier this month that she is expecting a baby girl, taking to Instagram to make the announcement with a sun-drenched bikini snap
Mum-to-be: Mel excitedly revealed she’s expecting her first child in a sweet Instagram snap posted in January
The Ex On The Beach star has not publicly revealed who the father is, or how many months pregnant she is.
She starred in series two of the MTV show in 2015, before returning for a stint in series five.
During her time on the show, in which she appeared as Gaz Beadle’s ex, she clashed spectacularly with Kayleigh Morris after hooking up with her love interest Ashley Cain.
Following her Ex On The Beach stint, the Liverpool native has carved out a successful career as a DJ and has appeared on MTV’s The Challenge.