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Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying Announces He and Husband Mark Manio Are Expecting First Child Via Surrogate on DWTS

He tied the reveal to a Dedication Night foxtrot honoring his husband, underscoring a planned surrogacy journey and the couple’s decision to share their story on a mainstream stage.

Overview

  • Hoying revealed on the Oct. 14 Dancing with the Stars episode that “our surrogate is pregnant,” a moment also shared in a follow-up Instagram video.
  • The announcement came alongside a foxtrot to Hoying’s song “Parallel,” performed with pro partner Rylee Arnold in a segment dedicated to Mark Manio.
  • Extra reports the pregnancy is due in June 2026 and that the couple learned the news via an email at home.
  • The pair previously told People they worked with an agency and sought an L.A.-based surrogate so they could attend appointments.
  • Hoying said sharing the news on DWTS was meaningful for visibility, expressing hope that queer kids see their own stories reflected on TV.