Doubts have been casted over the validity of a DNA test which showed that Michael Jackson fathered a secret son in the early 80s.

A press conference held yesterday claimed that there was a “99.9% probability” that Brandon Howard, a musician who has worked with artists including Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Missy Elliott.

Since the announcement was made, doubts have been brought up about the facility in Ireland where the results were found as a report from website TMZ claims that the facility does not appear to exist.

Howard, who was not present at the press conference later posted a video of himself where he said "it seems a lotof people are speaking on my behalf”.

He also denied that he had put the story out himself that he is Jackson’s son.