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Tyler Cameron and his fiancée Tate Madden announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their first child, a baby girl, during a live broadcast of Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars." The revelation occurred during the program's Dedication Night episode, where the couple combined a professional performance with a private milestone. Cameron, known for his appearance on Season 15 of "The Bachelorette," partnered with professional dancer Sharna Burgess for a contemporary routine dedicated to mothers. As the song Ed Sheeran's "Supermarket Flowers" played, an audio recording featured Cameron reading a letter to his mother, Andrea, who passed away in 2020. He stated in the recording that he found qualities similar to his mother's in Madden. Near the conclusion of the dance, Madden joined the stage. Dressed in a pale pink sparkly outfit, she displayed her visible baby bump. Cameron lifted her above his head and spun her, a move judge Derek Hough noted placed her belly toward the ceiling. They ended the routine with Cameron’s hands resting on her stomach. Following the performance, host Alfonso Ribeiro informed the audience that the couple planned a live gender reveal. Pink confetti fell in the ballroom, confirming the arrival of a daughter. Madden appeared tearful and speechless during the moment. The couple met through work on the Prime Video series "Going Home With Tyler Cameron." Madden was initially hired for promotional photography and social media management for the show. Their professional relationship evolved into a romantic partnership, which they publicly confirmed in 2024 after moving in together. Cameron proposed on a beach in 2026, prompting Madden to accept. She revealed that she took a pregnancy test immediately upon returning from their engagement trip. The pair subsequently relocated to Los Angeles to accommodate Cameron's participation in the dance competition. Madden told reporters that maintaining secrecy regarding the pregnancy became challenging over the previous month. Fans had previously speculated about her condition due to her reduced online activity and choice of looser clothing. She acknowledged that the oversized shirts were not her typical style. She is currently nearly five months pregnant. Cameron missed the initial ultrasound appointment because his competition schedule began. Despite the difficulty of keeping the news hidden, both individuals expressed satisfaction with sharing the announcement on television. Sharna Burgess posted a tribute to the couple on social media prior to the show. She described the experience as an honor and noted that some dances on the program serve purposes beyond entertainment, such as healing or transformation. Burgess mentioned that Cameron shared specific memories he wished to preserve with his late mother, including a planned mother-son dance at their wedding. She wrote that while she could not provide that specific future dance, the current performance served as a dedication to her memory. Cameron spoke to media outlets about the significance of parenthood, describing it as the most important role in the world. He expressed excitement about raising a daughter and providing her with a life better than the one his parents gave him. Madden echoed these sentiments, stating that she believes Cameron will be an exceptional father to a girl. She predicted that their daughter will be deeply attached to him. The couple emphasized that the timing allowed them to celebrate the pregnancy alongside the competitive achievement of reaching Dedication Night.