Scott Hoying, baritone singer of Pentatonix, and his husband Mark Manio are preparing to welcome their first child together through surrogacy.
The couple shared the exciting update at the Kids’ Choice Awards on June 21, 2025.
Mark Manio told People that “We finally have a surrogate, so we’re closer.”
Scott Hoying added, “And we’re becoming friends” with their surrogate, praising her as “amazing,” though acknowledging the medical procedures still ahead.
Manio confidently predicted, “But next summer, we’ll have a baby for sure.”
The pair used a surrogacy agency and chose their surrogate in Los Angeles to attend every single appointment, even accepting longer wait times for the privilege.
They married in July 2023 in Santa Barbara, a ceremony that followed a 2022 Bahamas proposal.
Scott Hoying told People in 2023 that he knew Manio was “the dream man” early in their relationship and feels “like the luckiest man on earth” to marry him.
At the time, the couple also expressed their long-held dreams of starting “a big ol’ family.”
Hoying described how growing up queer made him unsure whether gay marriage or having children was possible, making their journey feel “really beautiful.”
He praised Manio as “the most loving, gentle, genuinely kind ray of sunshine” and said he is “going to be the most amazing father in the world to our children.”
A veteran of Pentatonix, Hoying has been open about his sexuality and journey in the spotlight. He and Manio even co-authored a children’s book, How Lucky Am I?, which includes dedications to their future kids.
The couples’ narrative is about more than baby plans—it’s about visibility, hope, and building representation for queer families in the public eye.
Drawing from past interviews with PRIDE and Advocate, the two confirmed they are “fully in the process” and that their future child is already loved and anticipated.
Hoying, known for his advocacy and joyful visibility, said being an openly gay role model is meaningful: “Being queer is so incredibly beautiful… I love to be as visibly gay as possible. If it helps any queer kid … they can feel less alone.”
Manio, a model and sometimes musical collaborator, has been by Hoying’s side as husband, writer, and soon-to-be father.
As they embark on the surrogacy process, the couple continues to break ground, showing that queer love and chosen families are deserving of public celebration.
With a surrogate chosen in L.A. and support from each other, Scott and Mark are officially on the path to expanding their family next summer.