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Former Strictly star Ali Bastian expecting first baby

They got married in March this year

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ali Bastian has announced she’s pregnant.

The ex-Hollyoaks actress is expecting her first baby with husband David O’Mahony following their wedding in March.

Sharing the news with Hello! magazine, the couple gushed over expecting.

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Ali told the publication: “We feel incredibly lucky. The moment I found out, I was so excited I could hardly speak.”

Fellow actor David added: “It has been brilliant. We’ve always wanted children. It’s amazing what Ali and Ali’s body are doing. It’s incredible.”

However, Ali said she’s been suffering from morning sickness.

She said: “I can’t even make a cup of tea or coffee for anyone as that makes me feel sick. And I couldn’t go near a fridge or dishwasher. I can only go near a fridge now if I hold my breath.”

Read the full interview in this week’s Hello! magazine, out on Monday 7 October

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The couple tied the knot in March this year after getting engaged in in April last year.

They got married in front of family and friends in a “magical” ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.

Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, Ali said: “The whole day just felt magical. It was everything I dreamed of and more. It really was the happiest day of my life.”

David added: “Ali took my breath away. She looked absolutely stunning, so incredibly gorgeous. I felt so proud – proud of how beautiful she looked, and proud that she was on time!”

He added that he felt “very grateful” towards his new wife Ali.

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He added: “I’m very grateful to Ali for being my perfect partner. So the last person I thanked was Ali – I’m so proud, grateful and in love with her, it was very emotional to declare that in front of a room full of people.”

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