Dancing On Ice judge and Strictly star Oti Mabuse gives birth to her first child with husband Marius as she shares pic
OTI Mabuse has revealed she's given birth to her first child with husband Marius Lepure.
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro shared their exciting news on Instagram and a photo of the adorable newborn on Christmas Day.
The couple smiled down at the tot and wore matching pyjamas.
Dancing On Ice judge, 33, cradled her baby and Marius held up their dog, and the new parents told fans: "Merry Christmas Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and special memories with loved ones."
Ex Strictly professional dancer James Jordan was one of the first to reply, writing: "What a perfect Christmas for all of you - sending love from the Jordan's."
Comedian Katherine Ryan said: "HELLO WELCOME BABY'.
While Dancing On Ice winner winner Hayley Tamaddon said: "Awwww Oti congratulations lovely! Have a wonderful Xmas xxx".
Oti's sister Motsi also shared their happy news with a post on Instagram of the tot, and she accidentally revealed the baby's gender.
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro announced she is expecting her first child with husband Marius Lepure at the end of August.
Oti and her husband Marius made the surprise announcement that they are expecting live on her ITV show Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show this summer.
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Oti has kept her followers up to date with snaps of her blossoming baby bump but has now opened up about the downsides of her pregnancy journey.
Oti took to Instagram to explain how the symptoms have impacted her exercise routine.
"I completely fell off the bandwagon with my fitness and I immediately could feel it when I went back," she wrote.
"My core strength was not what it was, my balance was off and my ability to hold certain positions was gone.
"The pain started really slow but at night while sleeping would intensify (I’m not wearing a belt yet but as weeks go on I definitely will)."
She added: "My level of activity depends on how severe my SPD is that day. It can be very frustrating if you used to exercise regularly and have to stop. Walking, sitting, driving all become a bit painful."
"I know I’m not alone dealing SPD - how are you dealing or dealt with it?"
Oti, who was born in Pretoria, South Africa, joined Strictly in 2015.
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She first won the show with soap star Kelvin Fletcher and they were crowned champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 - even though she was originally partnered with Jamie Laing.
She then became the first professional to defend her Strictly crown, helping comedian Bill Bailey pull off a shock win in 2020.
