Ward shared that he had begun work on his next studio album, which was following a more country pop approach. Personal life On 2 August 2016, Ward announced he and his partner were expecting their first child. On 3 December 2016, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willow May. In December 2017, Ward announced his engagement to Austin. On 3 January 2022, the couple announced they are expecting their second child. On 11 June 2022, the pair welcomed their second child, a boy. In September 2017, Ward spoke out about his noticeable weight gain since becoming a father and through TV's Loose Women appeared in a photo shoot, promoting body confidence for men, along with several other celebrities. Ward is a supporter of Manchester United. Discography Shayne Ward (2006) Breathless (2007) Obsession (2010) Closer (2015) Filmography Awards and nominations References External links BBC Berkshire: Shayne Ward interview 1984 births Living people English male singers Musicians from Manchester Sony BMG artists The X Factor winners The X Factor (British TV series) winners Irish Travellers from England People from Clayton English twins British contemporary R&B singers 21st-century English singers 21st-century British male singers