Strictly's Oti Mabuse gives birth as she shares adorable Christmas Day snap with newborn

Strictly's Oti Mabuse has announced the birth of her first child, sharing a sweet Christmas Day post. The professional dancer posted a cute photo with her husband Marius Lepure and their newborn, all dressed in festive outfits.

The 33 year old dancer wrote: "Merry Christmas Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and special memories with loved ones." Many familiar faces from Strictly and beyond sent their congratulations. Comedian Katherine Ryan said: "HELLO WELCOME BABY," while this year's Glitterball champion Ellie Leach exclaimed: "Congratulations!!!!!!!"

Earlier, Oti had shared that she and Marius had been trying to have a baby for some time. She explained that they had stopped trying because "it all just got too much", but then she fell pregnant. She said: "We enjoyed each other's company dinners, concerts, parties, just simply removed all the pressure and here we are!"

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WalesOnline reports that the popular dancer has previously shared her pregnancy news with her Instagram followers. She said: "My friend @takkies7 asked me to test because I was drinking coffee and I don't drink coffee", explaining that she kept the news quiet as the first two trimesters can be tough.

She first announced her pregnancy on ITV's Oti Mabuse's Breakfast Show last month. She told viewers: "Speaking of things that you didn't know at home, we have a little something for all of you, we've been holding some good news. We're having a baby!" She added that her "beautiful journey" is nearly over and Christmas will be even louder.

Oti also posted on Instagram: "Our 'yes' year