Former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has announced she is expecting her second child with husband Marius Iepure. The professional dancer and television personality shared the joyous news on Instagram, featuring her husband and their two-year-old daughter, whose name remains private.
Family Announcement on Social Media
In a recent Instagram post, Oti posed in a vibrant orange maxi dress, smiling alongside her partner while holding their daughter. A screen in the background displayed the words "Baby number 2." The dancer captioned the post: "Plot twist...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."
Outpouring of Support from Fans and Colleagues
Fans and fellow celebrities quickly flooded the comments with congratulations. Gorka Marquez, who recently stepped down as a Strictly pro, wrote: "AMAZING NEWS GUYS" with a red heart emoji. Karen Hauer, who was not asked back for the upcoming series, added: "Congratulations guys." Jowita Przystal exclaimed: "Aaaaaaaa congratulations," while Zoe Ball said: "Ahh gorgeous news you guys, big love coming atcha" with red heart emojis. Oti's sister Motsi, a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, commented: "We love you, congratulations, the bigger the better."
Oti Mabuse's Career Highlights
Born in South Africa, Oti rose to fame in the UK after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. The 35-year-old won the BBC series two years consecutively: in 2019 with Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with Bill Bailey. She later became a dance captain on BBC's The Greatest Dancer and served as a judge on The Masked Dancer. From 2022 to 2025, she was a judge on Dancing On Ice. In 2026, it was confirmed she would join the judging panel for the Irish series of Dancing with the Stars. She also frequently appears as a panelist on Loose Women.
