Blue pop star Lee Ryan has announced he's married his longtime girlfriend Verity Paris in secret.The 38 year old singer, who shares a daughter with the X Factor star, reportedly revealed the news in a gushing interview as he said Verity, 31, was the love of his life and he's never been "happier".
He said: "I met someone finally who loves and supports me in everything I do. "Verity is a beautiful, strong and loving woman who I treasure, and I’m a lucky man to have such a wonderful mother for my child, and now wife in her." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. "I’ve never been more calm and grounded and I have Verity to thank for that," the star went on to The Sun. "I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life because of the wonderful family life I now have." The loved-up pair tied the knot in a low-key ceremony with their close family and friends present earlier this week.
The sun-soaked nuptials were a sweet and intimate affair and the couple were thrilled to make their romance official. Lee and Verity welcomed their daughter into the world last year, but have kept her name under wraps ever since.
Lee also has daughter Bluebell, 13, and son Rayn, 12, from previous relationships. The singer shot to the top of the music charts with Blue in the 2000s, which also includes members Simon Webbe, Duncan James and Antony Costa.
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