Pete Wentz denies Ashlee Simpson is pregnant

Pete Wentz has poured cold water on rumors his fiancee is pregnant with their first child.

In an email to MTV, the Fall Out Boy rocker said, "There is a witch hunt for people to be pregnant whenever they get engaged in Hollywood.

"This is all news to me. I can't wait for the story about how I'm really in a gay relationship and this is all just a cover. ... I mean really, this is crazy. ... I mean we're engaged, that's true, and happy about it."

When asked to clarify if he was denying reports that Simpson is pregnant, Wentz insisted, "Yeah."

On Monday, a spokesperson for the couple added fuel to the speculation by declining to confirm nor deny this week's rumors. "We are thrilled to confirm their engagement and congratulate this happy couple," the rep said. "Beyond that there is nothing to add."