Pete Wentz Explains Pregnancy Denials

Pete Wentz has explained why he continually denied his wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's pregnancy – despite the fact the couple are expecting a baby – in a statement on Wednesday (May 28).

One of the worst kept entertainment industry secrets was finally confirmed on Wednesday, when the couple announced they were expecting their first child.

"While many have speculated about this," a statement posted on Wentz' website Friendsorenemies.com read, "we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to officially confirm that we are expecting our first child. This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family."

However, many in the media have questioned why the pair continually dodged and denied the pregnancy question when they were quite obviously expecting.

"Every woman, no matter who they are or what they do for a living, has the right to wait at least three months before sharing this very personal news," Wetnz wrote in an email to MTV.

"We wanted to wait until after the first trimester and get a clean bill of health from our doctors before confirming anything, just like any other couple. Being a boy I have no idea how to respond to such things and my first instinct was to protect her and the baby."

The Fall Out Boy rocker adds, "It's insane that you can't let happy news brew in Hollywood. This wasn't about press or anything. It was about the health of the baby and trying to find a way to be happy with what should be the most happy time of our lives in the middle of a press blitz. I apologize to anyone who felt misinformed but the truth is, the person and growing baby is who I felt most loyal to protect and defend."

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