*NSYNC's Joey Fatone confirms Jessica Biel's pregnancy

Joey Fatone has confirmed the news that his former *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel are expecting their first child.

The singer revealed the news in an interview, confirming the news of the pregnancy and that Timberlake had given him permission to annoucne the good news.

Speaking to InTouch magazine, Fatone said: “He told me a while ago, and I kept my mouth shut. But now I can talk about it!"

He added: "Jessica is awesome, and Justin is a kid at heart. [They'll have] fun."

The couple are yet to confirm the happy news for themselves, however rumours have been circulating over the past few months that Biel was expecting.

Her friend, and editor of InStyle, Ariel Foxman had posted a congratulatory Instagram message to the couple announcing the news, however shortly deleted the post.