Louis Smith has announced the happy news he is going to become a dad for a second time.
The Olympic gymnast and his girlfriend Charlie Bruce revealed they are expecting their second child together this December.
Sharing a snap of the scan, Louis joked: ‘It’s so nice we had to do it twice’.
Meanwhile in her own post, Charlie wrote: ‘The best birthday present I could ask for. Due 5.12.24’.
The couple are already parents to daughter, Marley Valentina, three, who they welcomed in 2021.
Strictly winner Louis Smith has announced going to be a dad for a second time as he prepares to welcome his second child with girlfriend Charlie Bruce
The Olympic gymnast and his girlfriend Charlie revealed they are expecting their second child together this December, as Louis joked: ‘It’s so nice we had to do it twice’
Louis was flooded with congratulatory messages as his family and friends sent their love to the couple.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold wrote: ‘Unbelievable my guy! Congratulations to you all,’ while his wife Sarah added: ‘Congratulations lovely such wonderful news.’
Meanwhile former Strictly professional dancer Ian Waite penned in: ‘Aahhhhhhh congratulations.’
Love Island star Amber Davies also commented: ‘Omg congratulations’ alongside a series of heart emojis
Louis won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2012 with his partner Flavia Cacace who later left the BBC show in 2013.
The former sportsman, who keeps his personal life fairly private, welcomed his fist born during lockdown on Valentine’s day.
He shared his first picture with her three weeks after her birth as he cradled her in an adorable snap.
As she rested against his chest in a pink baby grow, he wrote: ‘I just love her so much.’
Meanwhile in her own post, Charlie wrote: ‘The best birthday present I could ask for. Due 5.12.24’
The couple are already parents to daughter, Marley Valentina, three, who they welcomed in 2021
Louis was flooded with congratulatory messages as his family and friends sent their love to the couple
Louis won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2012 with his partner Flavia Cacace who later left the BBC show in 2013
After the birth he also shared a heartwarming photo of Charlie cradling her as he wrote: ‘What a 3 days it’s been. From Thursday night to Sunday morning. You women are incredible and the mother of my child is no exception.
‘So glad both ladies are doing well and healthy. Marley Valentina Smith welcome.’
Charlie shared a photo of her and Louis next to their newborn along with several adorable snaps of the tot.
The new mother wrote: ‘Welcome to the world Marley Valentina Smith. Born at 2.30am on the 14th of February & weighs a healthy 7lb 5oz.
‘I could not have done it without the love of my life @louissmith1989 by my side. What a journey we went through but we did it as the wonderful team we are!’
The former sportsman, who keeps his personal life fairly private, welcomed his fist born during lockdown on Valentine’s day