Blue left This Morning fans puzzled today - as host Phillip Schofield asked where bandmember Lee was.
The boy band appeared on the ITV show, where they were interviewed by Phil and Holly Willoughby. As they came to sit down on the sofa, viewers quickly noticed that it was just three of them - Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa.
Fans rushed to social media to ask where Lee Ryan was, with Phil quizzing them on their bandmate, who seemed to be missing. Duncan was quick to explain where Lee was, revealing he had been rather tied up at home as of late.
Phil said: "We're joined by Antony, Duncan, and Simon right now... there's one missing," as he then asked: "Where's Lee?"
"It's Lee, isn't it?" Duncan quipped before revealing: "No, he's had a baby. Well not him, his Mrs has had a baby," as they showed a snap of Lee cradling his young baby in a sweet photo of him cradling his three-week-old daughter.
Holly then turned the conversation back onto their news, saying: "So listen, you're back," as Duncan apologised.
Lee has been missing from most of the band's promo as of late, and he took to social media recently to reveal just why he'd been so quiet as he shared a sweet video of him cradling his new born baby, who he has with current wife, Verity Paris.
"Hey everyone. I just wanted to say sorry that I'm not there for the promo right now," he said.
"Everything's ok. I know the boys are doing everything. I know there are a lot of people talking madness. I've actually had a little baby. She's only three weeks old now, so I'm at home with my family, being a dad and being with the children."
Earlier this year, Lee confirmed he had married Verity after two years.
"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," he shared of their romance.
"I’ve never been more calm and grounded and I have Verity to thank for that. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life because of the wonderful family life I now have."
