BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse offers 'trapped' update as she says what she 'doesn't like' after welcoming first child

Oti Mabuse has shared a message with her fans days after confirming the arrival of her first child. The former Strictly Come Dancing star announced the news on Christmas Day (December 25) by sharing a sweet photo of herself cradling the newborn alongside her husband Marius Lepure.

As the couple beamed with happiness in their matching festive pyjamas, their newest addition to the family was safe and sound in Oti's arms while the couple's pet dog also watched over the tot - whose gender hasn't been confirmed.

Alongside the sweet photo, professional dancer Oti wrote: "Merry Christmas Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and special memories with loved ones." The special announcement comes after Oti, 33, confirmed she was pregnant on her ITV show earlier this year,

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Many familiar faces from Strictly and beyond sent their congratulations to the new parents as they celebrated their first Christmas as a family of three. Since then, Oti has shared a couple of glimpses into life as a new mum.

Taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday (December 27) she posted a selfie with Marius with the caption: "3am mornings look completely different now," hinting they had been kept awake by their bundle of joy.

Soon after, Oti took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet message with her followers and reveal how she’s getting on as a first-time mum. Holding her newborn out of shot, she said: "Good morning, I am currently nap trapped. What’s nap trapped? Nap trapped is when they take a nap and if you move, they’ll cry. I know crying’s necessary. But I don’t like the