Jenna Dewan-Tatum shows off her baby bump in bikini... while protective Channing (flashing his six-pack) dotes on her

PUBLISHED: 14:53 EST, 28 December 2012 | UPDATED: 17:41 EST, 28 December 2012

We've seen her bump already but Jenna Dewan-Tatum has revealed her growing belly in all it's glory against the idyllic backdrop of the Caribbean.

The beautiful brunette slipped into a pretty frilled orange bikini which she paired with a purple sarong to enjoy the sea with her ripped husband.

The Magic Mike star, 32, may have been surprised to learn that he and his wife of three years, Jenna Dewan, also 32, were expecting, but he's beyond excited now.

Blossoming: Jenna Dewan-Tatum showed off her growing bump in a bikini as she enjoyed some beach time with ripped Channing Tatum in the Caribbean on Thursday

The six-pack sporting star couldn't keep his hands off his gorgeous partner as they enjoyed the warm waters by taking a paddle.

Channing and his beauty had strolled from their comfortable sun loungers nestled on the white sand.

Channing was already acting like the proud papa when he shared a touching Christmas photo on WhoSay, showing him holding Jenna's baby bump in a loving manner.

In fabulous shape: Jenna looked as toned and athletic as always; just with a tiny bump

Family snaps: The couple were perhaps capturing this idyllic moment for posterity

Say cheese! The impossibly attractive couple posed on the sand

Whoah mama! American Horror Story beauty Jenna looked incredible in the brightly coloured outfit

Jenna met Channing on the set of Step Up in 2006 and they wed in an intimate Malibu, California ceremony on July 11, 2009.

Although they reportedly hadn't planned on the pregnancy, both Channing and Jenna have been wanting to be parents for a long time.

'Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Channing Tatum are pleased to announce that they are expecting the birth of their first child next year,' their spokesperson confirmed to Us Weekly last week.

Protective: Channing doted on the expectant mother

Relaxing: The couple were making the most of their peaceful time before the baby comes along

Hat's off! The loving couple are perfectly matched as they're both genetically blessed

Paddle time: The couple slipped into the azure blue waters

Jenna has always expected that she and Channing would have children some day.

'I would hope so!' Jenna told Us Weekly in January. 'I just don't know when. When it's meant to be, it will happen.'

Jenna, who has been flaunting her pregnant belly ever since, is already getting good parenting experience from the couple's two dogs, Lulu and Meeka.

Baby on the way: The couple have been preparing for their new arrival by practicing parenting skills with their two dogs

Good angle? The couple take a look at their handy work

Cuddle time: Jenna hopped onto Channing's sun lounger for a hug, and he tenderly brushed her hair from her face

Dancer's body: Trained toe-tapper Jenna doesn't seem to have put weigh on anywhere else

'They are kids without being kids,' Jenna said. 'It's good prep.'

Dewan has been working on TV movies, Witches of East End and She Made Them Do It, but has now cleared her schedule to prepare for her new addition.

She also earned cult points by appearing in FX's American Horror Story Asylum; Channing is set to film the sequel to 21 Jump Street and sci-fi movie Jupiter Ascending.

Curvy: The raven-haired actress looked as beautiful as ever

Someone to watch over her: Jenna is lucky to have beefy Channing as ever present guard

The perfect shot: The movie star watched as his wife tried to get the right shot, we've all been there

Just perfection: The couple were out on the beach again on Friday, looking as perfect as ever

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Is someone at the DM , channeling Violet Winspear in this article ? "raven haired beauty", "tenderly brushed her hair", "captured the idillic moment" ... I need a nausea pill.

- Poppy , Paris, France, 30/12/2012 21:50

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Well like a lot of other readers I'm still looking for the six-pack! Perhaps I should book an appointment with Specsavers!

- Auger Borer , East Midlands, United Kingdom, 30/12/2012 21:18

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She looks stunning, however being Hollywood he will probably trade her in for a younger model some time after baby is born

- Lisa28 , Belfast, Ireland, 30/12/2012 21:16

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6-pack.. of course they are.. i haven't seen the 'journalists' at work for DM, but even with the low standard of blatantly poor spelling and slipshod typing to upload new articles for eager readers' every day, there's also this troubling suspicion of some of them deliberately or mischievously mis-describing less important subjects (6-pack when) perhaps just to attract commotion and more interest.

- jasonofshanghai , Shanghai, 30/12/2012 07:42

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You've got a half dozen articles about celbrities and d listers in st barts. Let me guess you've got A pap there who sells you pics and then you guys have to try and make up a story to go with them instead of doing real research right?

- Paul , lansdale, United States, 30/12/2012 05:15

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Those that say he looks a bit thick...you may be right....he has ADD and dyslexia - Big Davey , Glasgow, 29/12/2012 20:05 ------- That does not mean he is 'thick' at all! I have dyslexia myself and I am certainly not 'thick' it just makes learning a lot harder!

- Lozzreader , Leeds, United Kingdom, 30/12/2012 00:11

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As usual makeup, lighting, Photoshop, etc. make all the difference-- don't they, Mr. Tatum?

- Kirby D Hick , Elephant Butte, 29/12/2012 23:17

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I like to see the Six packs on you guys who are talking all big and bad as if you were the Sexiest Man Alive or the women who are hating as well., lol since we can't see you you can act this way all you want, sounds lame to me to put him down either way he is gorgeous and he is the is number #3 for the most charitable celebrities of 2011.The Charities are many. That is beautiful human being as well. Check yourselves out first before running your mouth with so much hate. The sexiest part about him or any man is the way he loves his wife with all his heart and soul. A REAL man in every sense of the word and all your insults don't phase him it just proves who you are and it's not pretty.

- A. Madrid , Madrid, Spain, 29/12/2012 23:15

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Those that say he looks a bit thick...you may be right....he has ADD and dyslexia - Big Davey , Glasgow, 29/12/2012 20:05 Well that shows you utter lack of sense ,information and intelligence. I know a doctor and a lawyer that have dyslexia as well as quite a few artists that have graduated from too universities such as Oxford ,Cambridge ,Warwick etc.... So let me guess they are all "thick " just because they have dyslexia. What a truly pathetic comment to come out with. I have been fortunate enough to have worked alongside many people with dyslexia ,adhd etc and I can honestly say that I consider myself lucky....because for what my coworkers and friends that have dyslexia struggle with ,they make up for it in other ways and are far stronger in other areas than most. Open a book ,learn more about these learning difficulties before stating such nonsense.

- ElenaLand , London, 29/12/2012 23:02

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just saw him in magic mike, boy that guy,s got some moves, lucky lady

- annie , cardiff, 29/12/2012 22:40

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