Congratulations, Pasha!

Congratulations to Strictly pro Pasha Kovalev, and his partner Rachel Riley, who are expecting their fist child in December.

Rachel posted the news on Instagram:

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Pash and I have a conundrum for you...you have till December to work it out! We’re over the moon excited 😍

A post shared by Rachel Riley (@rachelrileyrr) on May 24, 2019 at 8:16am PDT

Pasha is not returning to Strictly this year, and will leave when the pro tour ends on 2nd June, which means he'll have more time to devote to fatherhood.