Emmerdale's Amy Walsh expecting a baby with EastEnders star

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith.

The couple, who met in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing's 2019 series, have revealed that their first child together is due around Christmas time.

"We're so excited. It feels as though the way everything happened was meant to be," the Tracy Metcalfe actress told OK! magazine.

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"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. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at 20, so I always thought falling pregnant was going to be a battle.

"It's something you feel you have to tell someone when you meet them, because you feel like you need to warn them. Toby knew how worried I was, especially as I'm a bit older. I did wonder if it would ever happen for me, so it feels like a blessing."

Gray Atkins actor Toby-Alexander added: "It was just such a concoction of emotions. We both assumed it would take a long time, so everything in that moment felt magical. I was in disbelief...

"I don't think there's a bigger commitment than having a baby with someone. I have always seen myself having kids, but it's one of those things I've never put an age on. For me it was about finding the right person, and then the minute we met, I knew."

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As one of four siblings, including Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh, Amy said that she would possibly like to have that many kids herself, but they're going to take it one step at a time.

The couple also said they don't want to find out the sex of their baby ahead of time.