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Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore, 52, announces he's expecting his first child

Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore, 52, announces he's expecting his first child

The star has also revealed the gender of his unborn baby

Congratulations are in order for Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore, who has revealed he’s going to become a dad for the first time at the age of 52.

The star has announced he and partner Jesiree Dizon are set to welcome a baby together, with Shemar admitting his thought his ‘ship might have sailed’ on ever becoming a parent. You can see him and Jesiree reveal the baby’s gender here:

In a clip from an upcoming episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, Shemar revealed that his pregnant partner is due soon.

He said: "I'm Shemar Moore, 52 and a half years old. My mother is in heaven, right now it'll be the three-year anniversary on February 8.

"And on February 8, I'm going to make one of her dreams come true because, in real life, Shemar Moore is about to be a daddy."

After gushing that he was ‘so excited’ about becoming a dad, Shemar added: "I'm sorry she can't be here.

"I was worried for a while that it was a 'that ship has sailed,' kind of thing but God had my back and things lined up.

"It's going to be the best part of - my life is already pretty grand, but I know whenever God does call my name, once I get this experience, I'll be able to go to heaven whole."

The Criminal Minds star said he’s ‘so excited’ to be a dad.
Instagram/shemarfmoore

After his the clip of the upcoming show was shared online, Shemar posted a video of him and his partner finding out the gender of their unborn child.

In the video he says: "It's either going to be Legend, little homie, or it's going to be Frankie, little baby girl and I'm about to be a father come February 8, 2023."

Captioning the clip, he wrote: “Mama’s smiling from Heaven … Miracles happen … Here comes the BEST part of my life.”

In the cute clip, a helicopter could be seen flying around releasing pink smoke to confirm that the pair are expecting a baby girl.

The couple will welcome their first child together next month.
Instagram/shemarfmoore

After discovering they’re set to welcome a daughter, the delighted couple can be seen hugging and celebrating with their guests.

The post was soon flooded with well-wishes, with one person writing: Can’t wait for this next chapter of your life! You’re going to be the most amazing Daddy!!! So happy to have been there for your special day. Congratulations to you & @jesiree!”.

Another wrote: Awwww!!! Congrats, Shemar! You are going to be the best girl dad.”

Congratulations guys!

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/shemarfmoore

Topics: Parenting, Celebrity