(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kris Smith says he has turned into a “settled, boring dad”.

The rugby player-turned-model became a father in July when his partner Dannii Minogue gave birth to their son, Ethan. Kris says parenthood has changed him so profoundly he didn’t even go out to celebrate his 32nd birthday over the weekend because he wanted to spend time at home.

“We went out last Thursday for a meal because it was our two-year anniversary so neither of us wanted to go out on my actual birthday,” Kris told Australian radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O. “Dan cooked me a beautiful meal, we opened a nice bottle of champagne and just chilled out. I’m definitely one of those settled, boring dads now.”

When it comes to his age however, Kris admits he is a little less satisfied. The star joked he goes into “denial” every year on his birthday because he wants to stay young forever.

“I’ve celebrated my 21st birthday for about 11 years running,” he laughed. “I’ve got a big case of denial!” (C) Cover Media