Strictly champion Louis Smith expecting first baby with girlfriend Charlie Bruce

Former Strictly champion Louis Smith is to become a first time dad as girlfriend Charlie Bruce is expecting their baby.

Breaking the news on Instagram, Louis wrote: “Doing life on my terms. A big surprise and it’s amazing to be having a baby girl with my women @charliebruce1990.

“In this crazy time and during a global struggle I wish everyone a happy life and a world of positivity. Find the light in darkness’s and the hope at then end of a tunnel. Life is full of ups and downs and right now we are taking an up.”

Louis, 31, shared a sweet video of himself and Charlie popping a gender reveal balloon which shot out pink confetti confirming that the happy couple are expecting a daughter.

Brunette bombshell Charlie also broke the news over on her Instagram page as she wrote: “‘We are so elated to announce that we are having a baby girl!! Due date 19.2.21” alongside a short clip from their precious party.

After months of speculation that they were an item, Louis and Charlie made things official in February 2019 when they shared a loved-up couple’s photo while on a romantic getaway.

Charlie caused chaos online when she labelled Louis as ‘her boy’ in the cute snap.

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