Oti Mabuse has delighted fans after announcing she is expecting her second child with husband Marius Iepure.
The former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, shared the joyful news on Instagram with a series of sweet family photographs and a heartfelt message celebrating the next chapter in their lives.
In her announcement, Oti wrote that they thought they already had their hands full, but life had “even bigger plans”. She added that baby number two was joining the “dance party” and that their hearts — and home — were about to become much fuller.
The post quickly filled with love from fans, friends and fellow stars, many of whom were thrilled to see the dancer sharing such happy news after a challenging start to motherhood with her first child.
Oti and Marius, a Romanian dancer, married in 2014 and welcomed their daughter in 2023. The couple have kept much of their family life private, but this latest announcement gave supporters a rare and touching glimpse into their home.
The photos showed the family gathered in front of a fireplace, with a celebratory “Baby Number 2” banner displayed above them. Oti looked radiant in a fitted orange dress that showed off her growing bump, while Marius smiled proudly beside her and gently cradled her belly.
One particularly touching image showed their young daughter reaching up towards her mother’s bump, a moment that melted fans’ hearts. The couple also shared a playful snap in which Oti jokingly held Marius’s stomach, copying a classic pregnancy pose and showing the sense of humour fans know and love.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations. Oti’s sister Motsi Mabuse, who serves as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, was among the first to celebrate, sending love to the growing family. Fellow Strictly names including Gorka Marquez, Zoe Ball and Karen Hauer also shared their excitement, while fans flooded the comments with warm messages.
The news feels especially meaningful because Oti has previously spoken openly about the difficult circumstances surrounding the birth of her daughter. Her first child arrived ten weeks early in 2023 and spent six weeks in intensive care. Oti also faced serious health complications during and after the pregnancy, including gestational diabetes and sepsis.
Despite that frightening experience, Oti has never hidden her hopes of growing her family. She previously said she would love to have more children if the timing was right and if life allowed it.
Now, that hope has become reality. Her baby announcement is not just another celebrity update — it is a joyful sign of healing, courage and new beginnings after a difficult chapter.
For fans who have followed Oti from the Strictly ballroom to her work on television and family life, the news has been received with genuine warmth. Her journey has included glittering career highs, personal challenges and moments of deep honesty.
This latest update, however, is simply one of happiness. Oti Mabuse is preparing to become a mother of two, and her supporters could not be more thrilled.
