'It's a nightmare!' Louis Tomlinson's close pal Jimmy Bullard refuses to sugar-coat his pending fatherhood as he warns the singer is 'going to have his hands full'
They formed an unlikely friendship after meeting at a charity football match last year.
And after hearing that his young pal Louis Tomlinson is to become a father following a fling with Briana Jungwirth, Jimmy Bullard hasn't attempted to sugar-coat the situation and has labelled the whole thing 'a nightmare'.
Despite being congratulated by the likes of Simon Cowell, it seems Jimmy isn't quite so eager gush at the news and instead told The Daily Mirror: 'I'm not sure we should be congratulating that. Yeah... a nightmare.'
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Say it how it is! Jimmy Bullard (L) hasn't attempted to sugar-coat Louis Tomlinon's baby situation and has labelled the whole thing 'a nightmare'
Quizzed on how he thinks the One Direction star will cope with being a father at 23, he said: 'He's going to have his hands full. I'm sure he'll get it all sorted. I can't advise him, I struggle with my two as it is. He'll be a great dad.'
Jimmy revealed that he and Louis became closer after his stint in reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, adding that their mutual love of slanging saw them bond.
'I call him or he calls me and we slag people off, mainly. We get together and say, "Let's give this character some,"' the outspoken former footballer dished.
Parents-to-be: Louis is expecting a baby with friend Briana Jungwirth following their brief fling in May
Instant bond: Jimmy revealed he and Louis formed a closer friendship following his stint on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in December
The 36-year-old claimed Louis took a particular shine to him when he slated the singer's rival Naughty Boy during a previous appearance on Celebrity Juice.
He revealed the music producer - who previously worked on music with ex 1D star Zayn Malik - took his digs so personally that he was banned from the show's green room.
Meanwhile, Louis himself has remained silent on the baby news, but has continued to thank the band's fans for their support as they continue to travel across America on their world tour.
Mature: It has been reported that the pop star, who remains close friends with Briana Jungwirth (pictured above), is intending to support her every step of the way throughout pregnancy and motherhood
It has been reported that the pop star, who remains close friends with Briana following their intimacy in May, is intending to support the Los Angeles-based stylist every step of the way throughout pregnancy and motherhood.
Previous reports have claimed that Louis is set to pay £20,000 per month in child support and maintenance bills once the baby is born next year.
It's claimed the heartthrob is also planning on buying a gated home for the new mother and their baby once it is born, in a move that could set him back as much as £10 million in total.
Jimmy's outburst comes shortly after X Factor boss Simon voice his support for Louis.
Digging deep: Previous reports have claimed that Louis is set to pay £20,000 per month in child support and maintenance bills once the baby is born next year
In a new interview with The Sun on Sunday, the TV and music mogul revealed that he offered the young singer practical advice.
After claiming he told the young star to 'man up' and embrace the positives of having a child, Simon added, 'You're fortunate because you're in a position to be able to look after the baby and not worry about too much else'
The talent show guru is adamant the unplanned pregnancy won't tarnish the boy band's family-friendly image, joking to the paper's Dan Wootton, 'He didn't kill anyone, he just got someone pregnant.'
Grateful: Louis himself has remained silent on the baby news, but has continued to thank the band's fans for their support as they continue to travel across America on their world tour
The boys: Louis with One Direction band mates (from left) LIam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles
The 55-year-old star also confirmed the boys are planning to take some well-deserved time off next year to enjoy themselves.
Recent reports claim that Louis is set to pay £20,000 per month in child support and maintenance bills once the baby is born next year.
In total, it's thought he could be set back as much as £10million in total.
The heartthrob is also reportedly planning on buying a gated home for the new mother and their baby once it is born.
Wise words: Simon Cowell claimed he has told the Louis to 'man up' and embrace the positives of being a dad
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