Who is Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Iepure?
OTI Mabuse has carved out quite the career for herself starring on Strictly Come Dancing.
When it comes to her private life, she has her husband Marius Iepure by her side.
Who is Oti Mabuse's husband Marius Iepure?
Marius Iepure was born in August 1982, and is a Romanian dancer.
He first discovered his love of dancing at the age of 12.
Marius participated in the show Let's Dance in 2014 and 2015.
He is the husband of former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, who is also his professional dance partner.
The couple worked together when he appeared as a backing dancer on Strictly.
How did Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure meet?
The professional ballroom dancers met in Germany during a dance trial.
They have competed in several competitions together, winning gold at the German National Show Dance Championships.
They also came second at the World Latin Championships.
When did Otis Mabuse and Marius Iepure get married?
Marius popped the question to Oti on his birthday in 2014 and they tied the knot the same year.
Most read in celebrity
Even though the couple became engaged in 2014, it wasn't until 2017 that Oti shared a romantic throwback of the moment she said ";I do".
Alongside the photo, she wrote: "Three years ago today this wonderful CRAZY man was annoying the life out of me because he was acting nervous (and yes I let him know I was annoyed) but it was only because he was nervous as he was GOING TO PROPOSE.
"Not only that but he did it at midnight on his birthday @mariusiepure I love you baby and wish you a great day in strictly rehearsals (sounds new) let's dance!!!".
Do Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure have any children?
The couple welcomed their first child in 2023.
They had a little girl but are yet to share her name or post a photo of her face.
The pair revealed the news that Oti was pregnant on August 26, 2023.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Oti told fans: "Our 'yes' year is getting better and better and so is our little family.
"We feel finally ready and excited to share our wonderful news. This is new for us scarier than swimming with sharks, jumping off cliffs or even swinging from bridges but the best news we could have ever ask for.
"We love our little bundle of joy so much already… and can’t wait to see what our future will now look like as family of 3 plus leo. It’s been a beautiful journey so far with close friends and family and nearly over but we have learnt a lot a long the way…. Christmas is about to get even louder."