Strictly Come Dancing professional Joanne Clifton, 42, has announced she is pregnant with her first child alongside fiancé AJ Jenks. The couple shared the news on social media with a photo of a London Underground Baby On Board badge, revealing their baby is due in December, just five months away.
Cheeky Name Tease
In the caption, they joked: "Can't wait to meet ErlingBellinghamDebrunyeLennonMcCartneyTaylorHansonHelenMcroryClaudiaWinklemanAlanCarrBuddyHollyPollyShermanPrincessFiona Clifton-Jenks. Cya in December."
Congratulations from Former Colleagues
Joanne's former Strictly colleagues flooded the comments with congratulations. Dianne Buswell extended her 'congratulations', while Joanne's brother Kevin, who won Strictly in 2019, responded with love hearts. Karen Hauer wrote: "Aww wonderful news! ! Congratulations", Oti Mabuse posted: "Incredible news" and Janette Manrara exclaimed: "AMAZING NEWS! ! ! !"
Joanne's Strictly Career
Joanne was a professional dancer on Strictly from 2014 to 2016, winning the 14th series with celebrity partner Ore Oduba. She also served as a regular expert presenter on It Takes Two in 2015 and 2019.
Engagement and Relationship
Joanne and AJ got engaged in September 2025, sharing the news with followers: "Got bored ... so we're getting married. Cheers," alongside a photo of her diamond ring. The pair have been together since 2020. Joanne previously told the Metro: "Before I met my boyfriend AJ, I said to myself, I'm not going to go out with anyone from the industry. But you can't help what happens. I went to see AJ in the Buddy Holly musical and he asked me out for a drink. I was convinced it wasn't going to work but we've been together nearly two years now."
