Emmerdale's Amy Walsh announces pregnancy with EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith
Exciting news for the soap stars!
Last updated 6th Sep 2021
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has announced the exciting news that she and her partner Toby-Alexander Smith are expecting their first child! The soap actors first met each other in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing at Elstree Studios back in 2019.
This is exciting news for the couple, who doubted whether they would ever be able to have children as Amy was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries when she was 20 - so the pair are delighted by the "magical" pregnancy.
Amy revealed her pregnancy to OK! and added: "It feels as though the way everything happened was meant to be. I thought I might struggle with fertility, so for pregnancy to happen quite easily and when I wanted – I was gobsmacked. We feel incredibly lucky".
Toby added: "There’s never a perfect time. You could always think, 'We could do with a bigger house or investing more time in our careers,' but if you’ve met the right person then that’s it."
Along with her acting work, Amy is also known as the younger sister of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh. Both Toby and Amy are actors in separate soap operas with Toby currently playing EastEnders villain Grey Atkins and Amy plays Tracy Metcalfe on Emmerdale.
Amy's character is currently part of a powerful storyline on the soap where Tracy is battling post-natal depression. Amy spoke about the work that was put into the story during an interview on This Morning.
She explained how the Emmerdale team "spoke to case studies and we had one-on-one contact with sufferers from the illness" she added that it was also important that they show that "symptoms don't always show themselves until months down the line".
She continued: "People think they only suffer through a few weeks and then they get back on track. But research has shown symptoms don't always show themselves until months down the line.
"One of our case studies only realised after her child was one year old. And I think it's not dramatising it for drama's sake but telling the truth with it."
Scroll through which celebs have announced pregnancies this year:
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.
Sam Aston and Briony Gardner
Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.
Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼♀️😆'. (sic)
Oti Mabuse
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.
Ciara and Russell Wilson
American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)
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