Oti Mabuse has delighted fans after announcing she is pregnant with her second child, sharing the happy news in a beautiful family post that quickly sparked an outpouring of love online.
The former Strictly Come Dancing professional revealed her growing baby bump for the first time as she posed with husband Marius Iepure and their young daughter. In the sweet family photos, Oti looked radiant in a bright orange dress, while Marius stood proudly beside her and their little girl reached towards her mother’s bump.
The joyful announcement was made even more emotional by the journey Oti has already been through as a mother. Her first child arrived prematurely in 2023 after a traumatic labour, during which Oti developed sepsis. Her daughter was born two months early and spent several weeks in neonatal intensive care before finally being allowed home.
Because of that frightening experience, this latest baby news has felt especially meaningful to fans. Many remembered how openly Oti previously spoke about the fear, exhaustion and gratitude she felt during those early weeks in hospital. Now, seeing her smiling beside her growing family has brought a wave of relief and happiness from supporters.
Oti announced the pregnancy with her trademark warmth and humour, describing baby number two as a “plot twist” and joking that the family’s dance party was about to become even bigger. The message captured the joy of the moment while also showing the playful personality that made her such a beloved figure on Strictly.
Friends and famous faces were quick to send congratulations. Former Strictly stars, professional dancers and fans filled the comments with messages of love, while Oti’s sister Motsi Mabuse was among those celebrating the family’s exciting news.
The announcement also marks another major chapter for Oti and Marius, who married in 2014 and have built a life together around dance, family and television. Marius, himself a professional dancer, appeared overjoyed in the photos as the couple prepared to welcome another child into their home.
For many viewers, Oti remains one of the most popular professionals ever to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. She won the Glitterball Trophy twice, first with Kelvin Fletcher in 2019 and then with Bill Bailey in 2020, becoming one of the show’s standout success stories.
Since leaving Strictly in 2022, Oti has continued to build a successful career in television, appearing as a judge, presenter and performer. But her latest update has shifted attention away from work and back to the most personal part of her life: her growing family.
The reaction from fans shows just how much affection there still is for her. Many described the announcement as beautiful, emotional and uplifting, especially after everything Oti endured during her first pregnancy and birth.
While she has not revealed every detail about her second pregnancy, the first glimpse of her baby bump has already become a moment of celebration. For supporters who followed her difficult path into motherhood, this news feels like a powerful sign of hope, healing and happiness.
Oti Mabuse has shared many memorable moments with the public over the years, from dazzling dance routines to emotional television appearances. But this latest chapter may be one of her most touching yet.
After fear, strength and recovery, Oti is now preparing to become a mother of two — and fans could not be happier for her.
