Dancing With the Stars Champ J.R. Martinez Is Gearing Up for Diaper Duty!

All My Children star announces that he and longtime girlfriend are expecting their first child together

By Brandi Fowler Dec 18, 2011 2:40 AMTags
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Following his Dancing With the Stars win, J.R. Martinez is getting ready to take on his next challenge: fatherhood!

The Iraq vet and his longtime girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones, are expecting their first child next spring, according to People.

And they already know the sex of the baby! 

"We found out just last week it's a girl and we are over the moon," Martinez told the mag. "Diana has a little baby bump now and it's the cutest thing ever. With the holidays coming up, this is the biggest and best gift we could get."  

"2011 has been full of a lot of surprises and opportunities and ultimately, a lot of blessings," Martinez went on. "Diana and I were just asking ourselves, 'How is 2012 going to top 2011?' Well, we have our answer!"

The couple met when Martinez nabbed a role on All My Children in 2008 and remained friends until they became romantically involved last year.

Congrats!