John Nellis announces on Strictly he and wife Shannon McMahon are expecting a baby

Published: 17:51 EDT, 3 October 2026 | Updated: 18:03 EDT, 3 October 2026 John Nellis shared some exciting news on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night as he revealed his wife Shannon McMahon is pregnant. The YouTuber, 33, said he was finding it hard being away from his family and that they are expecting a baby in February. John, who is proud stepfather to Eli, said: 'The hardest part of my job, and it genuinely breaks my heart, is the amount of time I spend away from family.'I miss my wife more than you can imagine, and my son. And our family's growing. We're having another baby in February. I want a big family. 'I want big Christmases and big parties like I grew up with more than you can imagine.'John and Shannon married last year at Ballyness Resort, Dungiven, Northern Ireland. John Nellis shared some exciting news on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night as he revealed his wife Shannon McMahon is pregnant (pictured with stepson Eli) The YouTuber, 33, said he was finding it hard being away from his family and that they are expecting a baby in FebruaryAfter topping the leaderboard last week, John and his dance partner Katya Jones, 37, danced the first Couple’s Choice of the series to An Irish Party in Third Class from Titanic.Shirley Ballas said she 'totally enjoyed the dance', while Anton Du Beke told John not to be so hesitant with lifting Katya. Craig gave a low score of four as he told John he was too 'heavy footed' but Shirley and Anton awarded seven points, giving a total score of 23 points to be added to last week's top score of 31. This gave him a combined score of 54 and placed him towards the top of the leaderboard. Football content creator John is one of the UK's biggest sports content creators, with a combined audience of more than 20 million followers across social media. Known for his entertaining football content, his videos have amassed billions of views and featured some of the biggest names in world sport, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo.Originally from Newcastle in County Down, John left his job as an air traffic controller to pursue content creation full-time. Since then, he has become one of the leading creators in the sports space, winning Sport Creator of the Year at the 2024 TikTok Awards UK & Ireland.After topping the leaderboard last week, John Nellis, 33, and Katya Jones, 37, danced the first Couple’s Choice of the series to An Irish Party in Third Class from TitanicCraig gave a low score of four but Shirley and Anton awarded seven points, giving a total score of 23 points to be added to last week's top score of 31. This gives him a combined score of 54 Strictly week 2 leaderboard Celebrity and dance partner Delta Goodrem and Kai WiddringtonGraeme Hall and Lauren Oakley Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola John Nellis and Katya JonesBethany Antonia and Nancy Xu Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis WarrLawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon Will Best and Dianne Buswell Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden Melanie Walters and Aljaž Škorjanec This week/ last week score: Total30 + 29: 59 31 + 24: 5527 + 25: 5523 + 31: 54 27 + 26: 5328 + 22: 5029 + 20: 4923 + 22: 4521 + 21: 42 25 + 15: 4019 + 20: 39 24 + 15: 3919 + 18: 37 17 + 16: 33 15 + 15: 30 John's content has taken him around the world, covering major sporting events and collaborating with some of the biggest names in sport. Most recently, he teamed up with Erling Haaland, with content from the collaboration amassing more than 60 million views across social media.#The cast for the upcoming 2026 was criticised for the 'weak' line-up when it was announced, with fans claiming there weren't enough 'household names'.However, John has impressed viewers following his week one performance. STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026: MEET THE CONTESTANTS LACEY TURNER AGE: 38BEST KNOWN FOR?: Playing Stacey Slater on BBC's EastEnders WHY STRICTLY?: 'I'm so excited and terrified at the same time but I've had so many friends do Strictly and I thought it was about time that I plunked up the courage and made my way onto that dance floor.'DELTA GOODREMAGE: 41BEST KNOWN FOR?: Played Nina Tucker in Neighbours and has released eight music albumsWHY STRICTLY?: 'I’ve been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career - from tv, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor!'CACH MERCERAGE: 25BEST KNOWN FOR?: Won Love Island 2025 and is a TikTok influencerWHY STRICTLY?: 'I have grown up watching the show with my family and am so excited to now be part of the cast. Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can’t wait to learn Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the first time!'DAME SARAH STOREYAGE: 48BEST KNOWN FOR?: Britain's most successful Paralympian WHY STRICTLY?: 'Embarking on a new challenge so soon after stepping down as an athlete is hugely exciting.'BETHANY ANTONIA AGE: 28BEST KNOWN FOR?: Plays Lady Baela Targaryen in House of the DragonWHY STRICTLY?: 'I have grown up watching Strictly, and I am so excited to take the challenge on and (hopefully!) learn a new skill.'GRAEME 'THE DOGFATHER' HALLAGE: 59BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Channel 5 series Dogs Behaving (Very) BadlyWHY STRICTLY?: 'I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking!'TABBY STOECKER AGE: 25BEST KNOWN FOR?: Olympic champion skeleton racerWHY STRICTLY?: 'I’ve had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can’t wait to get stuck in!'MELANIE WALTERS AGE: 64BEST KNOWN FOR?: Playing Gwen West in BBC sitcom Gavin & StaceyWHY STRICTLY?: 'Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly ‘fix’ has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room.' DANI DYERAGE: 30BEST KNOWN FOR?: Winning Love Island and being the daughter of actor Danny DyerWHY STRICTLY?: 'I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September! I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one!'CHRIS APPLETONAGE: 43BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hairdresser to the stars - including Kim Kardashian and Jennifer LopezWHY STRICTLY?: 'I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience. I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new.'WILL BESTAGE: 41BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Big Brother and previously TVWHY STRICTLY?: 'I’ve been lucky to do lots of live telly before, but absolutely nothing like this. And I cannot wait!'JAIME WINSTONEAGE: 41BEST KNOWN FOR?: Starring in films such as Kidulthood and Tomb RaiderWHY STRICTLY?: 'I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me.'SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS AGE: 44BEST KNOWN FOR?: Footballer who played for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester CityWHY STRICTLY?: 'Strictly is definitely outside my comfort zone, but I’m super excited to get started and really looking forward to the challenge!'LAWRENCE ROBBAGE: 34BEST KNOWN FOR?: Plays Mackenzie Boyd on ITV's EmmerdaleWHY STRICTLY?: 'I can't quite believe that I am going to be getting my dancing shoes on this September on one of my favourite shows of all time!'JOHN NELLIS AGE: 33BEST KNOWN FOR?: Face of a popular football-focused YouTube channelWHY STRICTLY?: 'I can't wait to meet everyone, learn a new skill and, hopefully, be much better at family parties by the end of it!'