Oti Mabuse was left getting 'real' with her fans as she opened up about the 'journey' she's been on since welcoming her daughter into the world.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband Marius Lepure announced they had become first-time parents on Christmas Day.
They took to Instagram with an adorable photo in which they wore matching festive pyjamas as they gazed lovingly at their baby girl alongside their beloved pet dog, Leo.
Oti later told how their daughter, whose name hasn't been shared publically, had actually been born prematurely in October. The couple's baby arrived two months early which Oti said was a "big shock" and as the new mum developed sepsis, it meant her daughter - who was born two months early - was at risk of being infected when she was born. READ MORE: Rylan Clark flooded with supportive messages as he shares candid 'heart drop' moment Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Since announcing her daughter's arrival, Oti has been open and honest with her fans and followers about her navigating her new life as a mum-of-one while also returning to work on various projects, including as a judge on Dancing on Ice earlier this year.
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