“I”m Going to Ignore The Rumours’: Justin Bieber Speaks Out for The First Time About Claims He Fathered a Love Child

Justin Bieber has spoken out for the first time since allegations emerged that he has fathered an illegitimate love child with a 20-year-old fan.

The 17-year-old teen idol took to his Twitter page telling fans that he was choosing to ignore the rumours and rather concentrate on his music.

His statement comes on the day that Mariah Yeater is pictured on the cover of U.S. magazine Star with Bieber’s alleged son, Tristyn Anthony Markhouse Yeater, who was born on July 6.

Speaking out: Justin Bieber has spoken out for the first time since allegations emerged that he has fathered an illegitimate love child with a 20-year-old fan

Focusing on music: The 17-year-old teen idol took to his Twitter page telling fans that he was choosing to ignore the rumours and concentrate on his craft

‘So Im going to ignore the rumours…and focus on what is real an opportunity to help by doing what i love. Judge me on the music! Love yall!’ Justin tweeted to his fans this morning.

And the Baby star did just that last night, as he took to the stage to perform on Dancing With The Stars, just hours after the story broke.

Performing his hit Never Say Never, he appeared unfazed by the claims, and looked relaxed in his metallic purple jacket, leather fingerless gloves, jeans and glittering colour coordinated trainers.

Brave face: The Baby star took to the stage to perform on Dancing With The Stars, just hours after the story broke

Strength through music: Bieber sang a duet of Fa La La with Boyz II Men as he tried to plug his Christmas album Under The Mistletoe

Bieber also sang a duet of Fa La La with Boyz II Men as he tried to plug his Christmas album Under The Mistletoe.

Across town, the show also went on for Bieber’s girlfriend Selena Gomez, who is surely also rocked by the claims.

The 19-year-old stepped out for the 2011 Fulfillment Fund Event at the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel.

Hugs all around: Bieber received encouragement from the fellow singers

The singer and actress looked stunning in an asymmetrical silver dress with cut out detail, showing off her enviable figure.

She teamed her revealing dress with a pair of T-bar heels for the occasion.

Selena wore her glossy hair, which had been preened at a hairdressers shortly before the event, around her shoulders and donned a pair of silver hoop earrings.