Amy Walsh gives birth to baby girl as co-stars rush to congratulate her
Emmerdale star amy walsh has given birth to a baby girl, the actress announced on social media on Monday morning ET, saying she has been in a “magical bubble” with her family since going into labour over a week ago. The 38-year-old who plays Tracy Metcalfe on Emmerdale and shares daughter Bonnie with EastEnders actor Toby Alexander-Smith did not disclose the newborn’s name. The couple, who married in Montenegro in September 2023, welcomed their second child after announcing the pregnancy over the Christmas period.
Expanding details: what Amy Walsh shared
Amy Walsh wrote that “this time last week I was heading into established labour. We’ ve been in the most magical bubble ever since, ” posting the message on Monday morning ET from her family home. The actress, 38, is already mother to daughter Bonnie, born in December 2021, whom she shares with husband Toby Alexander-Smith, identified in her posts as an EastEnders actor. Amy did not reveal the baby girl’s name and described the days since labour as private and joyful.
The pregnancy had been announced during the Christmas period when Amy shared a black-and-white video captioned “New addition to the family incoming!” The clip, set to Nick Drake’s “Northern Sky, ” included her telling Bonnie: “Mummy and daddy have got a special secret to tell you..” and showing a scan photograph held by Amy, Toby and Bonnie. Amy also wrote that she began established labour more than a week before her announcement, placing the birth within a recent window she described as a “magical bubble. ”
Amy Walsh greeted by co-stars and family
Reactions from named individuals came quickly. Kimberley Walsh, identified in Amy’s post as her sister and a Girls Aloud star, responded with a string of star emojis. Isabel Hodgkins, who portrays Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale, commented: “Amazing!!” Kate Brooks, described as Coronation Street boss, wrote: “The most beautiful news. MASSIVE congratulations to you all. Sending oodles amounts of love your way xxxx. ” Those named responses mirror the public congratulatory messages Amy shared on her social feed.
Quick context
Amy and Toby were engaged in August 2022 and married in Montenegro in September 2023. They are already parents to daughter Bonnie, born in December 2021. Amy first revealed she was expecting during the Christmas season, sharing the family scan and the video message to Bonnie on Boxing Day ET that announced the coming addition.
What’s next
The family has said they are remaining private as they settle with the newborn; further public updates are likely to come from Amy’s own social posts when she chooses to share them. For now, amy walsh and her husband are focused on their growing family and on helping Bonnie adjust to life as a big sister. Expect further reactions from colleagues and friends in the coming days as co-stars and family continue to send well-wishes.
