Gibson confirms partner pregnancy

Actor Mel Gibson has confirmed rumours that he is expecting a child with his Russian girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva.

"This is true," the 53-year-old star told US chat show host Jay Leno on the Monday edition of The Tonight Show. "We're gonna have a child."

Last month Gibson's wife Robyn filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences.

The actor was subsequently seen at a Hollywood premiere with Grigorieva, a 39-year-old musician, on his arm.

Pressed by Leno, Gibson described the situation as "unfortunate" and that Robyn, with whom he has seven children, was "an admirable woman".

'Hatchet job'

"Our marriage ended three years ago and we've been separated ever since then," he is quoted as saying.

Gibson was seen with Grigorieva at a Hollywood premiere last month

"When it's all said and done, I did a pretty good hatchet job on my marriage myself," he added.

"I'm to blame. If you're inclined to judge, put it here."

Remarking that the child he is currently expecting would be his eighth, the star jokingly referred to himself as "Octo-Mel" - a play on so-called "Octo-Mom" Nadya Suleman.

Robyn Gibson is said to be seeking a share of the money and assets the Braveheart actor has earned during his career.

As it is thought no prenuptial deal was signed, Robyn could receive half of the star's reported $640m (£402m) wealth under Californian law.