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11th Jan 2018

Strictly Come Dancing’s Ore Oduba and wife Portia welcome baby boy

Congrats!

Keeley Ryan

“His mum is simply my hero.”

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba and his wife Portia have welcomed their first child together.

Portia gave birth to a baby boy earlier this week, the TV presenter confirmed, as he revealed their son’s name.

He posted on Instagram:

“Cannot find the words to describe this feeling… Just thank you God for our little blessing.

“His mum is simply my hero. 09.01.18 the best day in our tiny family’s life.

“Roman, you are our world… and the world is all yours.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdzRF1JBIer/?taken-by=oreodubaofficial

The couple, who have been married since 2015, confirmed that they were expecting their first child together last summer.

Portia cradled her baby bump in the shot, while Ore looked shocked at the front.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXUlVNLAWGP/?taken-by=oreodubaofficial

He captioned the picture:

“Not sure what I did to deserve this one. My best friend, the most amazing wife and soon to be the most amazing mum.

“Been a pretty life-changing last 12 months, now @portiajett and I are preparing for our biggest adventure yet!

“Can’t hide our excitement anymore ?? Starting a family has always been our dream.

“And no prizes for guessing.. THERE. WILL. BE. TEARS!!!! ??? #babynews#pregnancyannouncement #tinydancer”