Strictly Come Dancing star Shayne Ward has been celebrating his birthday in between rehearsals, with his fiancée, former Hollyoaks star Sophie Austin.The star took to Instagram to show off his ‘stripped back’ birthday celebrations with his family, as he continues to compete in the 20th season of the hit BBC dance show.
It was a big birthday for Shayne, as he celebrated the big 4-0 at home with his fiancée and two children, daughter Willow, seven, and son Reign, two.Taking to his Instagram, the 2005 X Factor winner shared some cute family photos with his children, as they posed in front of a 40 sign, filled with blue and gold balloons.The star could also be seen wearing a gold crown to celebrate the big day.
However, fans, who fondly remembered his appearance on the show almost two decades ago couldn’t believe his age. Yvie Burnett, worked as a vocal coach on The X Factor which in 2005, reminisced: "Oh my goodness I'm sure I celebrated your 21st with you ! !
Bloody hell. Happy birthday." One shocked fan wrote: "Wow Happy Bday Shayne.The big 40. You look about 20. Have a great day,” as another agreed: "Happy birthday, you don't look 40, you're doing great in Strictly you've came far since the X Factor .
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