Debby Ryan has confirmed that she and Josh Dun, her husband and the drummer with band Twenty One Pilots, are expecting their first child. The couple announced the news in an Instagram post on Sunday night with a slideshow consisting of a photo of Ryan’s growing baby belly, a cartoon of the couple surrounded with hearts, and the words, “dun&dun + 1.”

The slideshow also included a photo of an ultrasound. Ryan did not indicate the due date or the baby’s gender but, that straightforward and clever announcement rapidly generated a storm of responses for both Ryan and Dun fans across social media.

A Brief History of the Couple

 

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Ryan and Dun married on New Year’s Eve of 2019 after a long dating relationship. Although the couple has been more private about their relationship, the announcement that they are having a child is an extraordinary and welcomed surprise.

Ryan is best known as a star of Disney Channel shows The Suite Life on Deck, Jessie, the Spanish version of Jessie, and many other projects. Ryan has made film appearances including Jeff Baena’s Horse Girl with Alison Brie while also being in music with her indie band The Never Ending, which she co-founded with Dun in 2013.

Dun’s main career for about nine years (since 2011) has been performing as a member of the band, Twenty One Pilots, alongside lead singer, Tyler Joseph. Twenty One Pilots have a passionate fan following across genre lines for their unique blend of alt-rock and pop with hip-hop elements, and the duo have had great commercial success as both Grammy winners and global touring artists.

Social Media Reactions

The announcement quickly spread universally across social media from X to Reddit, and from fan pages, to congratulatory comments from individual followers. Fans loved the simple and eloquent warmth of the announcement and were excited about what was next to come.

Ryan and Dun have had a creative career in music, film, performance, and now as new parents. Although things will be kept private, fans will definitely follow along as the story unfolds.