BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse says she's 'in trenches' again amid concern for daughter as she marks eight months

Oti Mabuse has shared an update with her fans on her baby daughter as she marked her turning eight months old. The former Strictly Come Dancing star welcomed her first child into the world two months early back in October 2023.

Oti and her husband Marius Lepure then 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.

Since announcing their daughter's birth, Oti has been sharing candid updates on life as a first-time mum as well as sharing how her little girl is progressing. But in her latest social media post, the Dancing on Ice judge seemingly hinted at some recent worrying times for the family.

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In a clip posted to her Instagram Story, Oti could be seen comforting her baby girl, whose name hasn't been publically revealed, by rocking her and rubbing her back.

Alongside the post, the mum-of-one confirmed it was 3.48am on Monday (July 8) and said: "8 months. Changing sleeping patterns (feel like we're re-entering the trenches again), teething, high temperature, hospital visits, needing more cuddles..."

It comes after Oti recently spoke about her own progress since giving birth to her first child. She shared a video of herself taken during her first gym session, which her baby girl was able to join her on. "Back in the gym after 7 months, and it’s never felt so good!" Oti typed alongside the video, in which she could be seen working up a sweat alongside her content daughter.

She continued: "I must admit I was so nervous, I spent all my time focusing on baby that I forgot about myself for a bit. Thank you @f45_training_ealing for the amazing Mommy and Me classes. Perfect for getting back in shape and bonding with my little one. Motherhood has truly inspired me to be more active, not just for myself but also for my daughter.

"The class was super fun, and @holly_health.first.fitness the instructor was incredibly supportive and motivating. I’m so Ready to keep this energy going! Who else is on their fitness journey post-baby? It took me this long to heal and really get over my own anxiety but I went for it and had no regrets! #MomLife #FitnessJourney #F45 #ActiveMom #FitFam."