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'Dancing With the Stars' Champ J.R. Martinez is Going to be a Dad!

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Dec. 19 2011, Published 5:46 a.m. ET

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As if winning the mirror ball trophy wasn't enough, Dancing With the Stars champion J.R. Martinez just got another surprise — he's going to be a first-time dad. 

The 28-year-old Iraq war veteran and his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones, are expecting their first child together. And J.R. revealed that it's a girl! 

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"Big #thanks to everyone for the well wishes and funny comments. Didn't think it would be such news but happy for the luv! #fatherhood," J.R. Tweeted over the weekend, adding, "First thing that crossed my mind when we found out we were having a girl.All the #emotional feelings, all the #beautyproducts, & the #OMG 's." 

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The baby is reportedly due next spring and the couple, who met on the set of All My Children in 2008, are thrilled. We can't wait to see pictures! 

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