Kris Allen has revealed that he is set to become a father.

However, the news comes after he broke his wrist in a car crash - making the singer's start to 2013 somewhat bittersweet.

Allen, who won the eighth series of American Idol in 2009, told his followers on Twitter that he was involved a "bad wreck" - and added that a "little one we have on the way" was safe too in the aftermath of the crash. He said:

"Thank you @ford for equipping me with a car that kept my whole family @katyallen @ZorroPup and the little one we have on the way safe."

Allen continued: "Yes I got in a really bad wreck tonight and yes I'm having a lil baby. #gonnabeadaddy."

He added that his touring plans won't be affected by the accident, saying: "Don't worry everyone I may have broken my wrist but the #OutAliveTour is still on."