Proud papa-to-be Nick Carter has a huge grin as he arrives to DWTS rehearsals... day after news he and wife Lauren Kitt are 'expecting their first child'

It was just revealed that Nick Carter and his wife Lauren Kitt are expecting their first child together.

And the 35-year-old singer could hardly contain his excitement as he arrived at Dancing With The Stars rehearsals on Wednesday.

The former Backstreet Boy flashed a big grin, just a day after the thrilling the news was reported. 

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Proud dad-to-be: Nick Carter radiated as he arrived at Dancing With The Stars rehearsals in Hollywood, California a day after news emerged that he and his wife are expecting their first child 

Proud dad-to-be: Nick Carter radiated as he arrived at Dancing With The Stars rehearsals in Hollywood, California a day after news emerged that he and his wife are expecting their first child 

Nick dressed casual in a grey T-shirt, black tracksuit trousers, and black and white Nike trainers.

He was prepared for practice, bringing along a refreshing bottle of water.

On Tuesday, news emerged that Nick's wife Lauern is about four months along with their baby-to-be.

An insider told Us Weekly: ' They are so happy and overjoyed. They've been trying and waiting for such a long time.'

Prepared: The Backstreet Boys star remained hydrated with a bottle of water 

Prepared: The Backstreet Boys star remained hydrated with a bottle of water 

It is the icing on the cake for the jolly couple, who starred together in the cheesy VH1 reality romance show I Heart Nick Carter.

The couple got married back in April 2014 and had already been long-term partners when he proposed in February the previous year.

On Monday's episode of ABC's DWTS, Nick performed the first individual dance. 

Practice makes perfect: Nick has been starring on the competition series with Sharna Brugess

Practice makes perfect: Nick has been starring on the competition series with Sharna Brugess

Muscular: Alek Skarlatos showed off his buff built in a fitted grey T-shirt and athletic shorts 

Muscular: Alek Skarlatos showed off his buff built in a fitted grey T-shirt and athletic shorts 

He reportedly 'appreciated' Carrie Ann's harsh words from last week.

'People have a hard time giving me the real because I'm a Backstreet Boy and all that,' boasted Nick, the youngest member of the enduring boy band.

His Frankenstein-themed Argentine tango was set to Evanescence's track Bring Me To Life. 

'They are overjoyed': Nick and wife Lauren Kitt are expecting their first child together, according to reports. They are pictured here in January

'They are overjoyed': Nick and wife Lauren Kitt are expecting their first child together, according to reports. They are pictured here in January

Judge Julianne Hough called it 'clunky' and thought his 'booty' was sticking out too much.

Bruno Tonioli agreed, saying it lacked the 'stalking quality' that defines the sultry South American dance.

Nick took away 24 out of 30 with his partner Sharna Burgess.

Frightening face: Nick was scarred up for his Frankenstein-inspired Argentine tango

Frightening face: Nick was scarred up for his Frankenstein-inspired Argentine tango

 

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