Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black share snaps from baby shower

“We’re so so excited, we’ve been working on the nursery and we’ve been reading all of the books.”

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Source: Instagram

Fresh from surviving an everyday bag-check at Woolworths, screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and his Olympic diver husband Tom Daley have shared images from their "surprise" baby shower.

The couple announced earlier this year that they were expecting a son, to be born by a surrogate in the UK.

For 23-year-old Daley, pending fatherhood has changed the way he approaches his sport in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Speaking to The Sunday Times, Daley said: “Diving is no longer my number one [concern]. My child is number one and diving is number two and, for me, that order might help."

He continued: “All of a sudden coming to training is no longer my crazy, chaotic time; it’s the quiet time without a screaming, pooping child.”

Speaking to presenter Nick Robinson on The Andrew Marr show, Daley confirmed the birth of was a only “weeks away”.

“We’re so so excited, we’ve been working on the nursery and we’ve been reading all of the books,” he said.

“My husband and I are so excited, my mum is so excited," he continued, adding: "There’s something about a baby being brought into the family that brings everyone together.” 


Share

2 min read

Published

Updated

By Samuel Leighton-Dore



Share this with family and friends


Download our apps
SBS On Demand
SBS News
SBS Audio

Listen to our podcasts
Good writing begins with questions. What does it take to write a good story?
What it's like navigating the world of dating and relationships when you're already partnered up with anxiety.
Real stories that will sometimes surprise you, move you, and leave you hanging on to every word.
Find more SBS podcasts on your favourite apps.

Watch SBS On Demand
The Swiping Game

The Swiping Game

From the intimacy of their bedrooms, Australians talk all things dating with startling honesty and humour.