8 Aug : Pop icon Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson has confirmed that Omar Bhatti is singer’s fourth child.Joe Jackson’s confirmation comes in the wake of controversy over Bhatti’s paternity, who is being touted as the singer’s secret love child, a news website reported.
“I knew Michael had another son, yes I did,” Joe said.”He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson and he can dance like a Jackson.This boy’s a fantastic dancer, as a matter of fact, he teaches dance,” Joe added.
Jackson, who died aged 50 on 25th June from a suspected cardiac arrest, is said to have told pals in 2004 that Norwegian Bhatti was his son from a one-night stand.
Bhatti, 25, who attended Jackson’s memorial service, has been staying with the singer’s family ever since fuelling speculations.Asked whether Bhatti could be the future of the Jackson legacy, Joe said, “I don’t know, I can’t say that yet until I see it happen.”
Bhatti, who was sitting few rows back at Jackson’s memorial at LA’s Staples Center on 7th July , was later moved to the front row alongside Katherine, Prince Michael, Paris and the Blanket, seven.
Bhatti is believed to be seeking a DNA test.However, a recent report had quoted Bhatti claiming that he had no biological link with Jackson.