Jensen Ackles has confirmed that he will soon become a first-time father.

The Supernatural actor and his wife Danneel Harris are expecting their first child later this year, a spokeperson for the pair told People.

Ackles married model and former One Tree Hill actress Harris on May 15, 2010 in Dallas after a six-month engagement. The couple began dating in 2007.

The couple are still expected to attend the People's Choice Awards - where Ackles is in contention for the 'Favourite Dramatic TV Actor' award - this Wednesday (January 9).

Ackles's Supernatural co-star Jared Padalecki became a father last March when he welcomed Thomas, his first son with wife Genevieve Cortese.

Supernatural returns from its mid-season break on Wednesday, January 16 at 9/8c on The CW.

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