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Playing an expectant father on NBC's dramatic comedy TV series "Las Vegas" has apparently raised Josh Duhamel fatherly instincts. He's been tickled to have his own.

Revealed to OK! Magazine his willingness to have kids with longtime girlfriend Stacy Ferguson, the actor said he can't wait to have ones. "I've got a lot of friends with kids. Two of my friends have three kids. They all have kids except for me, so I got to get on the horse!" so he told the publication.

Don't know yet on when exactly he's going to do that, Josh however made sure he's "taking my time. We'll do it when it's right. It's busy right now for me and my girl. It will happen."

Asked if he's going to walk down the aisle first before having kids with Fergie considering that they've been reported engaged, Josh said "What wedding plans? I'm not engaged. Why does everyone think I'm engaged? Wouldn't she be wearing a ring?"

Well at least Josh and Fergie is still dating and the good news is that he's, with the statement of wanting kids with her, taking their relationship serious.

Josh currently having a quite good time starring in "Las Vegas" where he portrays the role of casino security agent, Danny McCoy whose wife Delinda, played by Molly Sims, is conceived. As of Fergie, she's busy touring with her music group the Black Eyed Peas.