Strictly's Johannes Radebe has gushed over his close bond with former dancing partner John Whaite. The professional dancer was teamed up with the famous baker in 2021 in the program's first ever same-sex pairing.
24.03.2024 - 14:17 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star and Olympic athlete Iwan Thomas has announced he has become a dad again.
The now dad-of-three Iwan, 50, and his partner posted the news on Instagram with an adorable picture of all three children together. He revealed the couple had welcomed a baby boy back in January and that they have decided to name him Bowie.
The couple kept news of the pregnancy a secret, with fans only just finding out they were adding to their family.
Iwan shared a cute photo on Instagram showing his new baby with his two other children, Teddy, who is five, and Dougie, who is two. He wrote under the picture: "The Thomas brothers [heart] literally my world right there." Fans were quick to congratulate the dancer.
One said: "Awwwww congrats Iwan - blessed with 3 gorgeous wee lads." Another added: "Congratulations to you both! Beautiful boys- you must be so proud! Xx" While a third person commented: "Beautiful! Also, how did you manage to get 3 kids looking at the camera at the same time!? Skills!!" And someone else said: "Congratulations.
They told me that ‘having three is easy- the third just fits in and gets on with it’.
This was bollocks. Prepare for carnage." Iwan did not to reveal that the family were expecting a new arrival, instead he shared the news with fans weeks later.
As well as posting to Instagram, he shared a funny video to social media of the baby boy, who is believed to have been born in January, arriving in his arms out of nowhere. He captioned it: "And then there were 3 boys - Meet Bowie 7lbs12 18/1/24," he wrote.
"Big thanks to all at Princess Anne hospital who were fantastic." Iwan Thomas competed on Strictly come Dancing in 2015 with Orla Jordan. Before putting on his dancing shoes, he was best known as a
.Strictly's Johannes Radebe has gushed over his close bond with former dancing partner John Whaite. The professional dancer was teamed up with the famous baker in 2021 in the program's first ever same-sex pairing.
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