Tom Parker’s defiant message amid cancer battle after quietly welcoming newborn

Tom Parker has shared a defiant message on social media amid his devastating brain cancer battle.

The Wanted star - who revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this month - welcomed his second child with wife Kelsey earlier this week.

And just days after welcoming their new bundle of joy, 32-year-old Tom returned to Instagram to share a defiant message with fans.

"You are everything worth fighting for!" he wrote, alongside a sweet snap of his adorable 16-month-old daughter Aurelia.

Naturally, the powerful message saw fans flock to the comments section to leave uplifting messages of support for Tom.

"You are strong. I pray for you Tom," one fan wrote.

Another penned: "We love you Tom. Prayers up."

A third added: "Love to you all x you got this team Parker x," while a fourth wrote: "Sending you all the love and positivity in the world."

Tom's bandmate Max George confirmed the exciting baby news earlier this week.

Max appeared to spill the beans on Lorraine on Tuesday, leaving fans thrilled for the Toma and Kelsey.

Speaking about how Tom was doing after he confirmed he had recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, Max announced that Kelsey "gave birth to her second child last week".

The couple have yet to announce their new arrival, but fans have taken to Twitter to congratulate them.

Tom and Kelsey confirmed they were expecting their second child earlier this year.

After confirming the news in May, a month later saw the exciting news that the pair were expecting a baby boy.

According to Max, Kelsey gave birth a week ago as he sent his love to the family.

Max told Lorraine Kelly: "I spoke to him yesterday and he's doing good, he's doing great.

"Kelsey gave birth to their second child last week. He's a fighter, Tom will be alright.

"If you're watching by the way, mwah, I love you all."

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