Pete Wentz Defends Ashlee Simpson's Pregnancy Secret

Pete Wentz refused to tell the media about Ashlee Simpson’s pregnancy, because he wanted to make sure the baby was given a full bill of health from doctors before announcing the good news.

The Fall Out Boy bassist and his new wife have been dogged by baby rumours in recent weeks, and now the news is out Wentz has defended their decision to wait until the first trimester was over before confirming the happy occasion.

He tells MTV: "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. We wanted to wait until after the first trimester 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.

"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."

The pair wed in Encino, California earlier this month.

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