Overview
- The couple announced on social media that their daughter, Birdie James Hoying, was born via surrogate on June 3, 2026.
- Scott and Mark revealed the pregnancy on Dancing With the Stars in October 2025 and publicly shared the baby’s name in a joint Instagram video and follow-up interviews this week.
- Scott said the first name Birdie nods to his connection with Bye Bye Birdie, while James is Mark’s middle name.
- Scott confirmed his sister Lauren served as the egg donor and described her decision as an act of deep selflessness that made parenthood possible.
- The couple, married in 2023, called the arrival the end of a long, intentional journey to start a family and said the experience has been deeply emotional and life changing.