Dannii Minogue’s X Factor colleagues have issued their congratulations to her, after hearing that she is expecting her first child.

Dannii’s spokeperson revealed yesterday that she is currently three months pregnant and the singer later tweeted:

“Woo hoo – I’m gonna be a mummy!”

The Sun reports that Simon Cowell said: “Congratulations. I’m thrilled for you.”

Cheryl Cole said: “I am absolutely thrilled for Dannii and Kris. I think it’s fantastic news and the most special thing that could have happened to them both.”

And Louis Walsh added: “It’s tremendous news and a great way for them to start a new decade.”