Are DWTS Peta Murgatroyd And Maksim Chmerkovskiy Expecting Their First Child?
Sources tell People that Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are expecting their first child. Not sure if this is true, but, if it is, a huge huge congratulations to them both!!
The Dancing with the Stars pros, who were (appropriately) engaged while on a dance floor in December, are expecting, multiple sources tell PEOPLE.
While this will be the first child for both Murgatroyd, 29, and Chmerkovskiy, 36, the pregnancy news comes as no surprise considering the pair has opened up recently about wanting to start a family.
“I would like to start [having kids] pretty soon,” Murgatroyd admitted in a PEOPLE cover story shortly following the couple’s engagement. “A little boy, and then a little girl.”
More at People.
It seems to me that a couple who has had such a showy public engagement would be just as public and showy about announcing a little Maks or Peta. Just because they’ve talked about kids soon doesn’t mean Peta is pregnant now. And regardless of whether or not it is true THEY not the media should have the privilege of announcing their good news in their own way and time.
Could be for promo for their tour, but congrats to them if it’s true! Peta seems like the perfect match for someone like Maks.
How is this promo for the tour? Seriously….I don’t think an unexpected pregnancy is promo for anything or themselves. Also, sources told People this news….not Maks or Peta.
Aww. If this true, then congratulations to them both. Peta seems very compassionate and kind. I think she’ll be a great mom. Maks, for all his flaws, seems to me like he’ll be a good father.
I agree, Susan!! Peta has been so good for Maks. I think they will make great parents (if true).
If it is true then congrats to them. They seem like a great couple. Funny Peta was never in my radar until I read all those hateful comments about her from the deluded ex-Maksyl shippers and then I really started looking at her. I admit she won me over this season with Nyle and that freestyle just wowed me on what a fantastic dancer she is.
If it’s true, a big congratulations! I have to admit when I first saw the headline it felt like Lizzy was doing her job of getting Maks in the headlines and linked to Peta right now.
If it’s true, guess that means Peta will be sitting next season out…leaving a vacancy for Allison to return, if that’s their plan.
I bet you are right about Allison coming back, Court.
IF this is true, I sincerely hope they were ready to share this. My husband’s cousin announced my pregnancy on social media without our consent before we were ready to share it. We were less than pleased.
If this is true, dare I hope to have Emma back as well next season? I miss her on the show.
If this is true I wish them all the best. I agree they will make great parents!
During last night’s show I was thinking Witney might me pregnant and now this! If it’s true then I congratulate them!
#nobleze I was thinking about that! Now that Alison is available again and Edyta has expressed she would return (if offered) I think the show has too many female pros for one season! I’ve been worried for Emma and/or Lindsey next season! I sure hope that Emma is back and Lindsey remains as a pro. We’ll see.
Anyways, if its true I’m sure is great news for them. What an awesome year is Peta having!
#Tei, would love to have both Emma and Lindsay. I like how they work with their celebs. Both are very positive, too, which this show needs especially with tptb always creating drama where none is needed. I think they are also better choreographers than some pros. But yeah, too many female pros.
That leaves a spot for edyta I think 🙂 . Fingers crossed lol.
Based on TMZ, apparently Erin broke the news accidentally on a live mic before the show.
Not to be too grumpy but wouldn’t it have been nice for Peta to have her moment as DWTS winner before this news and inclusive Maks. Feel like we’ve seen more of Maks this season than when he was on the show.
I was very skeptical of this story at first, but now that this is being reported everywhere I’m really starting to believe it’s true. If it is true, I’m really happy for Peta and Maks. I wish they would have had a chance to share the news on their own terms, but maybe they can let this die down a bit and then make their own announcement.
I hope that both Emma and Alison return. Sorry Edtya fans but she better not take either Emma or Allison spot next season, my attachment to her left the ballroom many seasons back.
I’d only welcome Allison back if she’s done a LOT of ballroom training. She has been such a liability to her partners without it. Kind of like a female Keo. Maybe she’d be influenced by those of the pros who train in other genres in their off-time…
@Julia did you think witney looked pregnant during the show? She has seemed a bit off lately.
Id rather have Emma back then Allison honestly
I could certainly get behind Witney being pregnant. Perfect excuse to get rid of her for a while! Allison is a lock in to return and now with Peta out, this is an easy swap. Plus there’s one extra pro spot in the fall season so Emma may well be invited back plus there’s always the old school pro TPTB seem to want to make a habit of bringing in every season. My money’s on the next one being Ashly Costa or Alec Mazo.
Anyway congratulations to both Peta and Maks. Love how Erin apparently spilled it with their family all within earshot overhearing.
@Jeny There were some shots of her that made her look that way but it very well could have just been the fault of some less-than-flattering costumes.
I’m not totally convinced Allison is coming back next season. She could, but I also think she might not until Season 24 next spring (if it happens).
I don’t know that Witney being “off” is necessarily an indicator of her being pregnant – I personally think Witney’s been a tad “off” since the beginning of season 20, and I don’t really know that it’s so much her being “off” as it is that she got so spoiled with Alfonso that she just isn’t able to deal as well with less-skilled partners now. Add Emmygate and her perennial struggles with switch week into the mix and I would be feeling a little off, too.
That being said – I would start the Witney/Lindsay bump watch sooner rather than later. With both of them coming from big LDS families and getting hitched within the last year, I wouldn’t be surprised if they started doing some family planning. The pro lineup the next few seasons could be pretty interesting – DWTS has never really had a baby boom before that could potentially sideline multiple female pros at the same time. And I don’t see anyone that’s already well into their 2nd trimester being able to effectively partner a male celeb – I’ve watched enough teacher friends try to tango with a baby bump to know that it’s not easy, plus the change in center of gravity makes their balance unusually shaky: lifts are out of the question, and even simple steps like rumba walks require some adjustments.
If Peta is out hopefully Emma is back in. I honestly would rather see Kym/Allison/Anna/Edyta return before I see Jenna as a pro. Nothkg against her but I’ve never been a fan of her dancing.
That being said, congrats to Peta and Maks. I’m glad Makes found someone who wants to settle down and start a family
She seems to be growing out her roots also. Some women don’t want to dye their hair in the first trimester. I wondered why her hair was sort of a mess at the roots. Maybe that’s the reason.
I don’t want Jenna as a pro either to be honest. She is great don’t get me wrong but something about her dorsnt make me want to root for her either. I’m honestly worried strictly will snatch up Emma after losing I think three of their female pros (aliona, Kristina, and play) and Tristan (who I think was a surprise fan fav there). Wasn’t she uploaded to be on strictly a couple seasons back?
Hit submit too quickly: with that empty spot if peta is indeed pregnant (which is great news btw. Congrats guys!) I wouldn’t mind seeing kym or Anna back either. Love them too. Is Julianne coming back as a judge in the fall? If not maybe kym or Anna or edyta as a judge? That could be great.
Last post I promise: I noticed the typo in my first one. I meant ola not “play” lol.
That could explain why Peta hasn’t been dying her hair that hideous bleach blonde color. She looks so much prettier with darker hair. Just my opinion of course! Congrats to them is it’s true!
There were a couple times last night that I thought Witney could be pregnant – and it was before it was mentioned here or anywhere else.
Wait Tristan isnt on strictly any more?
@jeny: he said he wasn’t coming back next season….his decision. I was surprised to hear that too. My friends In England said that it was similair to the reaction when maks or Derek said they weren’t coming back for the next season.
I highly doubt Witney or Lindsay is getting pregnant anytime soon. Witney got married barely four months ago, and Lindsay’s about to have her one year anniversary, that still feels so early on. Plus, they are both still really young. Lindsay has always struck me as more ambitious and I think she wants it more than Witney, Lindsay’s at her prime where she’s pumping out great routines and the producers will want to give her good partners. This is her chance to win the mirrorball, I don’t think she’d let a child get in the way. I would also be really shocked if Peta was pregnant. She just got engaged six months ago, I would feel that things are really rushed. Seeing all this drama, I really admire Mark and BC for being able to keep their relationship so private, Witney too, I don’t think many people knew about Carson until she got engaged.
Although, quick question, how many people on DWTS dye their hair? I know that Peta and Sharna both do, but do any of the others?
@Vogue to get their names in the headlines.
Pillowtalk, the problem with your theory is that Maks and Peta didn’t leak it. According to TMZ, Erin blabbed it at rehearsals when she wasn’t suppose to and it snowballed from there.
I have watched Peta be partnered with many different males including a 70+ year old man and she rises to the occasion every time and gives it her best. I was impressed with how she worked with Nyle. I will certainly give her and Maks my blessing when they make the announcement. I do think Peta is good for Maks. I think she is a gorgeous woman and dancer.
Congrats to Peta and Maks, if the pregnancy thing is true. I hope it means the return of Emma. I felt Allison had her “get back in” card punched before she left so she was going to bump someone else. Now if Peta goes, that gives Emma a better shot at coming back.
I said this on some other post this season, but I hope Witney and her husband decide to start a family now and she ends up not doing the Fall season.
If we could sideline Peta *and* Witney, we have an even better chance of getting Emma back.
Too bad Val can’t get pregnant…wouldn’t that be wonderful? Sorry I couldn’t resist! LOL!
Oh good one, Leigh! 😀 Glad you haven’t lost your sense of humor.
Aw, Leigh, like I said on another thread (different topic, sort of) .. a girl can dream! 😉
Well for a while last night it was touch and go with the humor? But I couldn’t resist; what was that movie with Arnold and Danny (brain fart time), I just have this image in my head now (snicker); oh God imagine shirtless and pregnant; what a combination!
LOL Leigh. I love it!
Good for Peta and Maks. I missed Peta last season, and it will be a shame not to have her in the lineup next season, but this was a great season to go out on if she chooses. Personally, although I like Allison, I really really want Emma back. If I had my way, Karina and Emma would get some naturally talented dancers next season. I would also like to see Edyta stick around to see what she could do. Its a shame that Peta and Maks didn’t get to announce this on their terms, though.
Alison – Emma also dyes her hair. She is a natural brunette.
Interesting observation about Peta’s roots. Congratulations to them if this is true! 🙂
us magazine just had a article with a Instagram post from Henry who was in the troupe a few seasons ago congratulating peta and make on the pregnancy. I don’t know if I would believe him though.
Peta is a naturally stunning women, rather we see her blonde or brunette. As a brunette, I vote for brunette.
I do remember when Peta was a brunette in a dance with Tommy Chong, when she paid homage to June Carter Cash. She looked even more beautiful than normal.
So I’m going to be snarky and say that I’m surprised that Henry found the time to post about the Chmerkovtroyd baby in between 50 Shades Of Grey inspired photo shoots and what not.
I’m surprised he didn’t turn it in the Instagram post in to something about himself or something related to 50 shades of grey.
I would guess most if not all the women pros have a hair colorist. In my working life, myself and many if not most of the women I knew did also, and I was extremely outdoorsy and active and very low maintenance in my dress and make up. So again, I think they probably all do and so what?
Too bad Erin leaked. You know what they say about a secret.
That will be one gorgeous baby! And most importantly very loved and wanted!
If it’s true I can see how it could happen, with her being a dancer and very lean, they perhaps thought it could take awhile. As for the younger gals who recently married, I think if they care about a career they probably need to keep themselves IN the running and give their careers a couple more years boost before taking time out. But if they decide to have babies soon, I’ll be happy for them.
Then there’s Derek, Alison, who’s been dating Hayley for 9 months or so. Talk about PRIVATE. 🙂
Anyway, I think perhaps you might overestimate the ambitions of both Witney and Lindsay. You don’t get married that young if it isn’t one of your main goals to have a family. Not everyone has career ambitions that are greater than familial ones.
@Alison – Witney & Lindsay both come from HUGE LDS families – it’s not exactly a stretch to think they’d want to start their own soon. YOU may think it’s “early on”, but I have several LDS friends that were already pregnant 6 months after their wedding – it’s not unheard of. And sorry, but I kind of find your statement about Lindsay “letting a child get in the way” of her winning the MBT to be a tad callous – I highly doubt that if Lindsay were to get pregnant right now, she’d go “Dammit, there goes my shot at the MBT!” Having a child does not mean that a woman has to suddenly give up any ambition she might have in her career – it’s entirely possible for women to return to work after having a child with the same drive she had prior to having a child. Something to consider.
@Leigh – The movie you’re thinking of is Junior 😉
And just a general rant: I get so tired of the “OMG!!! DON’T YOU DARE DYE YOUR HAIR WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT!!!” myth I still see being parroted after all these years. I felt like smacking a coworker who dared to shame another pregnant coworker that just went in to get her grays covered. This guideline made a lot more sense back in the 50s & 60s, when hair dye contained some far more insidious ingredients (i.e. traces of lead, other heavy metals, etc.); but now, most hair dyes are actually fairly inert and are no more chemical-laden than most cosmetics you put on your face. The kind I use is 100% organic and free of ammonia, and is derived from grapes – I’m probably safer eating that than eating a Big Mac. Only caution I’d give is that some dyes are pretty fume-y, and may trigger nausea. All that being said, if Peta’s bidding her blonde days goodbye, I’m all for it – too many blonde pros, hard to keep track of everyone in pro dances.
For real, Susan2 – and Henry continues to be a fame whore.
PH, or they got married young because they were committed to abstinence before marriage? I had friends growing up who married young for that reason. That and of course they love that person and want to spend the rest of their life with them. Perhaps they also want to start having children right away, but maybe not.
Amen Court. I don’t believe that hair dye myth in the least. I don’t think Peta would stop dying her hair because she’s pregnant either. Even before this news, she was always changing and coloring her hair and it won’t be any different now or in the future. But, we will see.
I noticed Henry took down his IG post! Busted. Oops!
My sister couldn’t color her hair when she was pregnant becuse the smells made her really sick. I noticed Peta’s nail a few weeks ago – au natural. Nail salon I would think have more nouxiuos odors…
@Jill L – Yeah, if anything the noxious smell of hair dye is probably more of an issue for a pregnant lady than any of the ingredients in the hair dye actually poisoning the baby or what have you. I just get so sick of everyone being so quick to tell pregnant women “Don’t eat that! Don’t do that! Don’t even think about that!” and I feel like the hair dye guilt trip falls under that category – just another mommy-shaming method that has been debunked.
I think Peta is quiet because she didn’t want this to overshadow Nyle’s win. I think she has planned to what to release the news, but what is done is done. I hope Erin learned from this though.
Guys, I’m sorry about my typos on here, I pinched a nerve in my wrist, if someone what to edit them that is fine…
@Courtney….I think they are making healthy hair dye too…but seriously the smell is too much. Before I got pregant I ate sushi 3-4 times a week and my doctor didn’t see an issue when I did get pregant. I did end up stopping because it got too expensive!
I went back and watched her dances to see if she filled out. I did notice that usually she is the one with the skimpiest outfits and she really stayed covered with the exception of the Tarzan dance. On All Access Maks made mention of the “revealing” costume and she just brushed him off. Makes ya think…
Before the baby buzz I thought that in the freestyle, her thighs looks bigger – not in bad way, but in a “damn, she really has great legs way” – could be be the baby….who knows.
I think it would be like them not not say anything at all and when the bump appears, we’ll know for sure!
Her jive costume was on the skimpy side, but the only thing that looked different were her legs, which is still entirely plausible to be the pregnancy.
I actually thought Peta has looked a little too thin the last couple of weeks. Now I wonder if the more intense workload of the end of the season and possibly morning sickness combined with nausea contributed.
I’m glad the season’s over so she can focus on rest and pampering herself a bit more. She’s earned it!
Susan2, I can’t say I really paid that close attention to Peta this season to say whether or not she’s looked thinner than usual the last couple weeks. However, I do remember thinking she got quite drawn and exhausted looking when she and Donald Driver were in the last weeks of their quest for the trophy. I just get the feeling Peta is not a naturally competitive spirit. So when the stakes get really high as the competition nears its end, she feels the stress a lot more than some of the other pros.
I saw the Henry WhosMoreBeautifulThanMeykov post on instagram too.(Since deleted.) A lot of posters were telling him how classless he was for announcing a couple’s baby news before them. He seemed to be totally clueless. I’ve never seen his social media before and wondered if he really was that dumb.
Anyway, thanks for the Witney comments. I’ve always thought Witney dances at 95% compared to the other pros but this season there really seemed to be something off about her. Not bad “off”, just different “off” like her mind was elsewhere. So who knows.
As for Peta, I have to say the first thing I noticed in her final fusion dance with Nyles was how her boobs had grown*. This was before the baby news broke but I was definitely thinking, “Wow, you’re looking good with a few extra pounds on you.” So I personally think that we’ll hear an announcement once the MBT whoop whooping has died down.
*Full disclosure, I don’t often sit there looking at the star’s boobs – well, only if Shannon comes out shirtless.
Heh. Good one, Roni. Henry really IS that dumb/shallow/fame whorish. If he posts anything OTHER than a shirtless selfie, it’s a shocking moment.
Totally forgot about Henry. Another good example of great dancer but a bit into himself which is putting that lightly lol. At least he took the pair down so that’s good. My cousins friend did a whole post when her sister in law told her she was pregnant and everything only to fun out that they were going to tell everyone the news two weeks later at her sons birthday party becuase the two kids would have the same birthday….and she was one of those people who struggle to delete things it use social media in general and could figure it how to take it down for like a week.
Also good to know that Henry took time out from weird photo shoots lol. Those started out okay but now they are getting very “look at me I’m still around”.
Henry just posted another photo of himself on a horse and called himself “Prince Charming”. Dear god.
lol He wishes.
The only thing even remotely charming about that picture probably is the horse.
Cari, not for her! Her tummy was covered. That red number she wore with James Maslow was like 3 band aids with some dental floss holding it together. I thought she was more modest this year. Could be just a coincidence, but I remember Maks remarking in her Tarzan out being “too revealing “.
I’m happy for Maks and Peta. They’ve been very vocal about wanting children. I wish them nothing but light and love – just somewhere else.
I quit following Henry a while back on social media. I followed him for a while after the Nastia/Derek incident hoping that perhaps it was just a fluke.
The final straw was when I started paying attention to his hash tags. He was posting them so that when people searched they would see him. He actually posted his own selfie on man crush monday and march madness! Oh my goodness! That was it for me.