(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kelsey Grammer has admitted he is in love with his 29-year-old girlfriend, the first time he has spoken of their relationship.

The 55-year-old actor was first linked to 29-year-old air stewardess Kayte Walsh last month, not long after he confirmed he was getting divorced from his third wife Camille Donatacci. Kelsey and Kayte are expecting a baby together, and the star has now spoken of how thrilled he is with his new relationship.

We are really happy and in love, he said, according to British newspaper The Sun. We're looking for a new apartment together in New York but we haven't found a place yet.

The couple are yet to reveal details of Kaytes pregnancy, such as when the baby is due. News she is expecting was confirmed by Kelseys publicist after Kaytes father discussed the impending arrival with a UK newspaper.

Camille filed for divorce in July citing irreconcilable differences, and asked for primary custody of their kids Mason, eight, and five-year-old Jude.

At the time, Kelsey took to his blog and Twitter page to ask his fans to be kind to Camille and treat her with respect. He insisted they had just grown apart. When they split, Kelsey was starring in Broadway production La Cage aux Folles while his family stayed in Los Angeles. It was rumoured spending long periods apart affected the couples relationship.

The actor also has daughters Spencer Grammer, 26, and Greer Kandace Grammer, 18, from other relationships. (C) Cover Media