Joe Lycett surprised fans this week when he announced that he had welcomed his first child with a mystery girlfriend.
The comedian, 36, first revealed he was dating in April, after previously admitting that “people assume I’m gay because of my whole personality.”
However, he has used the term bisexual to describe his sexuality in the past because he “struggled to explain his feelings” and that “was easier.”
Joe has remained very secretive about his love life, rarely giving out information and also using a fake name for his partner in a bid to keep his identity a secret.
The TV personality announced she was in a new relationship and opened up about her sexuality during the new series of Late Night Lycett on Channel 4.
Joe Lycett surprised his fans this week when he announced that he had welcomed his first child with a mystery girlfriend.
The comedian, 36, first revealed he was dating in April, having previously admitted that “people assume I’m gay because of my whole personality” (pictured in May).
Speaking on the show in April, he revealed to viewers that he had a mystery girlfriend, having previously said he struggles to explain his sexuality.
Joe explained: “A lot of things have changed since the last series, I have some news and that is that I have a girlfriend.”
“I’ve talked about being bisexual for years, but people assume I’m gay based on my whole personality…yeah, I have a girlfriend and people have been really nice about it.”
Adding the Bimini Bon-Boulash Podcast The PiecesJoe gave a rare insight into his love life when he opened up about using a fake name for his partner in a bid to keep his identity a secret.
He said: ‘So I’ve got Winston the cat and my partner Denise. And her name isn’t Denise, but I’m not talking about her because she has a job and can’t be in the public eye.
“I call her Denise because she hates the name Denise, so I live with Denise.”
Joe, who has spoken openly about his sexuality in the past, later spoke to former Ru Paul’s Drag Race star about being pansexual.
He shared: ‘Well, it’s interesting now to be in a long-term relationship with a woman because a lot of people are like, sorry, what?
However, he has used the term bisexual to describe his sexuality when asked in the past because he had a hard time explaining his feelings and that “was easier” (pictured in November 2023).
The TV personality announced she was in a new relationship and opened up about her sexuality during a new series of Late Night Lycett on Channel 4 (pictured from the show in April).
Joe continued, “There was a brief period when I was in school where I thought that because I was attracted to men, I was gay, and then I thought, wait, wait, wait.”
‘Then I use the term bisexual when someone asks me and I just want to give a quick answer because people understand it.
“But I think the most accurate way to describe myself is pansexual, in the sense that I’m not attracted to people, just because of their gender.”
Joe went on to say that he sometimes has a hard time explaining his sexuality, adding, “I also don’t really know how it works because, I don’t know, how does it work?” I mean, I don’t know how it works in terms of explaining it to idiots.
‘Because it’s hard to say, well, no, sometimes I’m attracted to men, but not all of them. And it usually has nothing to do with the fact that they are men.
‘It’s often like a good torso is enough, you know? The little abs. Yes, that’s all. The lines. The torso is dangerous. A beautiful arm.
‘Yes, it doesn’t matter the gender or whatever. And I don’t know why it is like that, but it is. It’s strange because to me that suggests that sexuality is not just about men and women.
‘So my intellectual side says he’s pansexual, which means everything. So, that’s how I feel about myself.’
On Friday, Joe revealed that he had become a father for the first time when he shared a sweet photo of himself cradling his newborn son on Instagram.
Alongside the image, Joe wrote on Instagram: ‘A thank you post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital.
‘My first encounter with them was years ago when they cared for a friend of mine during surgery, and then more recently when they masterfully welcomed a little boy into the world, who turns out to be my son.
‘The care and compassion he and his mother received were exceptional; from prenatal classes, amazing midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and continuing care in the community. We also loved their roast potatoes. Birmingham is very lucky to have them and I will always be grateful for everything they have done.
‘I LOVE being a dad, but unfortunately I think this now means I can’t stop being on Rob and Josh’s fucking podcast. We will not accept any press requests regarding this, as we have already sold the rights to the first family photograph to Autotrader.’
The adorable image sees Joe wrapping his black coat around the baby, who is dressed in a blue knitted hat, as they take a walk outside.
Fans were quick to send their congratulations to the comic, although many suspected this could all be an elaborate prank, something the star is well known for.
He said: “I’ve talked about being bisexual for years, but people assume I’m gay based on my whole personality… yeah, I have a girlfriend and people have been really nice about it.”
On Friday, Joe revealed that he had become a father for the first time when he shared a sweet photo of himself cradling his newborn son on Instagram.
Comments included: “I can’t tell if this is satire, but I’m here for it either way.”
“I congratulate you, but I also think it’s you and could easily be a puppy/kitty/gearbox with that hat.”
‘Congratulations!! (unless it’s an elaborate prank, in which case, congratulations!)’
“I never know what’s real and what’s not when Lycett is involved.”
However, Birmingham Women’s Hospital added a heartfelt comment saying: “Huge congratulations again to everyone.” We are so proud to have supported him through this incredible, life-changing milestone. We wish you all the best and many wonderful hugs for the future.’