JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 24: Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are seen by the octagon during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 24, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Florida football alum and retired NFL star, Tim Tebow, and his wife, Demi-Leigh, are expecting their first child, according to their exclusive interview with PEOPLE Magazine.
"We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together," Demi-Leigh, 29, told PEOPLE.
The couple later took to social media to make their public announcement.
Who is Tim Tebow?
What we know: Tim Tebow, 37, is a former NFL quarterback, college football star and professional baseball player.
He gained national attention as the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback for the University of Florida, where he led the team to two national championships.
After a brief NFL career, Tebow transitioned to professional baseball in the New York Mets organization, while also becoming a sports analyst, philanthropist and motivational speaker.
Known for his strong Christian faith, he founded the Tim Tebow Foundation, which focuses on supporting children with special needs and addressing human trafficking.
Who is Demi-Leigh Tebow?
What we know: Demi-Leigh Tebow, 29, is a South African model and former Miss Universe, winning the title in 2017.
Born and raised in Sedgefield, South Africa, she became the second woman from her country to win the prestigious crown.
Demi-Leigh is known for her advocacy work, particularly in promoting self-confidence and safety for women through her "Unbreakable" campaign, which focuses on self-defense and empowerment.
Their relationship history
Timeline: Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow met in 2018 and quickly formed a strong bond, rooted in their shared faith and values.
After dating for about a year, Tim proposed in January 2019 with a romantic sunset engagement at his family’s farm in Florida.
The couple tied the knot in a picturesque ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, in January 2020, celebrating their love with family and friends from around the world.
Now, as they prepare to welcome their first child, they’re excited to embrace parenthood as a team.
The Source: The information in this article comes from prior reports and PEOPLE Magazine.