The 'fear' of 'other ladies' that prompted Dave Grohl's cheating confession

Dave Grohl has come clean about fathering a child with another woman because he "feared someone else would spill the news" before he could . The 55-year-old Foo Fighters frontman caused a stir among his followers when he announced the surprise on Instagram.

Dave admitted he's trying to make amends with his wife Jordyn Blum and stressed his commitment to being an active dad to his new daughter.

"I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness," said Dave in his heartfelt statement.

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Moreover, the star made a plea for discretion, saying: "We're grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together." Adding to the drama, a source revealed to In Touch Magazine that the rock musician intended to admit his wrongdoing by going public reports the Mirror US .

"He feared the mother or someone else would spill the news. It's his way to own up that he's made mistakes," the insider divulged to the magazine. The Mirror US has approached Dave's representatives for comment.

After the baby scandal broke, an insider revealed that Jordyn had been aware of the baby news "for a while". They said: "She was shocked when she found out about the baby." Jordyn's friends have provided support during this difficult period, with the insider noting they are "like family, and they rallied around her."

The insider indicated that Dave's "flirty behavior" has been a "hurdle in their marriage", mentioning: "It's been hurtful to Jordyn." While Dave's fans were taken aback by the love child revelations, those in the couple's inner circle weren't as surprised.

A source speaking with People Magazine shared: "We keep reading over and over again how heartbroken everyone is because Dave was supposed to be the 'good guy', the rockstar that didn't have to do those rockstar things. And people are crazy about the guy, but there is a rockstar side."

Jordyn and Dave tied the knot back in 2003 after hitting it off at the Sunset Marquis Whiskey Bar in West Hollywood, California . The pair have three daughters - Violet Maye, 18, Harper Willow, 15, and Ophelia Saint, 10.

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