Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton shared the adorable baby update on BBC Morning Live. The presenters joined a chorus of well-wishers congratulating a fellow BBC star on her exciting pregnancy announcement.
Oti Mabuse Announces Second Pregnancy
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Oti Mabuse revealed earlier this week that she is expecting her second child with her husband Marius, whom she married 12 years ago. The couple welcomed their first child in 2023.
Sharing the wonderful news on Instagram, Oti wrote: "Plot twist..." She continued: "We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller. #babynumber2," reports the Mirror.
Morning Live Team Sends Congratulations
The beloved dancer has been inundated with messages of support from both fans and fellow celebrities, with the Morning Live team adding their warm wishes during Tuesday's broadcast on June 16. As Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas joined the programme to teach viewers the samba routine performed by Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse, hosts Gethin and Helen took the opportunity to acknowledge the happy news.
Gethin turned to his co-host and said: "And Oti, some news of Oti this week?" Helen replied: "Congratulations to Oti Mabuse, she has shared the news that she's having a second baby, so good luck to you Oti." "Lovely," Gethin added.
Oti and Marius's Journey
Oti announced on Christmas Day in 2023 that she had welcomed her first child with Marius, in an adorable post. She shared a sweet image holding her newborn, with all three wearing matching Christmas pyjamas. Oti and Marius met in Germany where they were paired as dance partners, before marrying in 2014. She joined Strictly the following year, having moved to the UK with Marius, and has since gone on to host her own ITV breakfast programme and act as a judge on Dancing with the Stars, before leaving Strictly in 2022, having lifted the glitterball trophy in 2019 with Bill Bailey.
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