Funnyman David Spade has become a first-time parent after DNA results proved he is the father of ex-girlfriend Jillian Grace's baby.

The couple dated briefly last year (07) and former Playboy playmate Grace announced she was pregnant with the actor's baby earlier this year (08).

Spade, who is 21 years older than the model, claimed he would accept responsibility - but only if paternity tests proved the child was his.

Now, the star's representative has confirmed he accepts he is the father of the tot, who was born on 26 August (08). The publicist says, "David and Jillian have been in close contact throughout her pregnancy and he plans to go see the baby during his first break from shooting TV sitcom Rules of Engagement."

No other details of the child, including its name, were released. (MJ/WNWCPL/LR)

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