Pop singer Kylie Minogue has admitted that she is “so excited” over the news of her sister Dannii’s pregnancy.

After persistent rumours in the press, Dannii today confirmed that she and boyfriend Kris Smith are expecting their first baby.

Writing on Twitter Kylie raved: “Congratulations to my sister Dannii and her partner Kris on the happy news!!!! I am so excited to be an Aunty again!! WOW WOW WOW!! xxx”