tabloid tales

There have been all sorts of rumours flying around Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit in the tabloids.

The Mirror was the first to announce the news of Patsy's reported pregnancy. Then they mocked up a picture of a baby holding a can of lager and a cigarette and giving that famous two-fingered salute.

Friends apparently told the paper that the couple are "delighted" with the news. A so-called "close pal" said: "The baby was planned and both parents are over the moon...Despite his bad boy image, Liam is actually great with kids. He is a natural...Patsy is in no doubt that having a baby will have even more of a calming influence on her husband."

Oasis' record company, Creation, told The Maker: "Liam and Patsy have both said this story is not true." But despite this denial, both The Sun and The Mirror refused to take any notice the next day.

The Sun claimed that their baby is due on October 10 and was conceived days after the actress had moved back into the couple's north London home in mid-January after she walked out months before.

They also claimed that Liam told one of his pals: "I'm really chuffed. I love kids and this is really special." Another "friend" supposedly spilled the beans: "They are dnying the news publicly because it's early days. So far, they have only told a close circle of friends."

Meanwhile, The Mirror's headline insisted the story was true. They apparently went to the couple's £1 million home and Liam apparently told them through the intercom: "It's absolute nonsense, mate. I don't know where it's come from."

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