What! Louis Tomlinson is now a DAD, according to Twitter fans

Louis Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth have welcomed a baby boy, if the reports on social media are to be believed.

According to various tweets posted this morning, the One Direction star has already become a dad – which certainly ties in with Briana's expected due date of late January.

The reports were sparked by a congratulatory message posted on Instagram by a woman claiming to be Briana's grandmother.

"Louis just let Ur heart dance. U now have another you. A gift that will want to be just like YOU," wrote Marianna Case, who goes under the Instagram handle @cyberwomannetwork.

'Love him & my young grandchild that gave him to you. LET her know she's special. She just wanted to love U not even knowing who U were or your profile Ur & reputation. Be free & just LIVE. It's simple. Not complex."

Marianna has shared family photos before that appear to be of Briana and her mum Tammi, but there's no confirmation as yet on whether she really is linked to the family.

However fans on Twitter have of course taken the news as gospel:

"briana gave birth to a baby boy" "louis is at the hospital to see his baby" "#WelcomeBabyTomlinson" pic.twitter.com/2cEldRE1ud

— manda. (@louxndhaz) January 22, 2016

i love how one moment louis' showing off his huge bicep and then the next hes the cutest little baby in the world pic.twitter.com/eGXlTpRlc8

— hana (@WlNTERYLOUIS) January 21, 2016

Even if today's news turns out to not be true, it's surely only a matter of weeks or even days before Briana does give birth.

Watch this space for more news….