Dannii Minogue gives birth

Dannii Minogue has given birth to a baby boy.

The singer and boyfriend Kris Smith, who are currently in Australia, confirmed that Ethan Edward Smith was born on Monday.

"Mother and baby are doing well and dad is very proud," a spokesman said.

Dannii, 38, is due to return to the UK later this year to reprise her role as a judge on The X Factor.

A string of celebrities including Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia and Katy Perry have stood in for the star during the audition stages of the competition.