Strictly's John Nellis says on live show he and wife Shannon are expecting a baby in February

Mixed · 2John Nellis, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, announced during Saturday's (3 October) live show that his wife Shannon is pregnant. 1 2 Mixed · 2He made the announcement in a pre-dance video, saying: "We're having another baby in February." 1 2 Mixed · 2In the clip, the 33-year-old content creator said the hardest part of his job was the time spent away from family, and that he wants a big family with big Christmases and parties like those of his own childhood. 2 1

Mixed · 2The coverage differs on his existing family: Digital Spy says he is already dad to a son, Eli, while the Daily Express describes him as Eli's stepfather. 1 2 Mixed · 2He also paid tribute to his father in the video, calling him his best friend first and his dad second, and praised his parents as supportive. 1 2 Mixed · 2Nellis and professional partner Katya Jones then danced a Couple's Choice to a Titanic number for Movie Week; Digital Spy says new host Johannes Radebe said he was "moved to tears" by the video. 1 2

Right · 1The Daily Express reports scores of 4 from Craig Revel Horwood, 5 from Motsi Mabuse, and 7 each from Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke. 2 Right · 1Horwood called the dance heavy-footed and lacking finesse, while Ballas praised his solid footwork and the lifts. 2 Mixed · 2Viewers' reaction was mixed: some on social media were moved by the news or loved the dance, while others called it messy and out of time. 1 2