Former EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith has responded to some heartwarming family news, posting on social media after welcoming a child with his wife, Amy Walsh.

The Emmerdale star shared on Monday that she had given birth to a baby girl, writing on Instagram: “This time last week I was heading into established labour. We’ve been in the most magical bubble ever since.”

Smith, who portrayed Gray Atkins on the BBC soap, tied the knot with Walsh in 2023 after years of dating, with the pair previously welcoming a baby girl in December 2021.

Following their latest bit of good news, Smith shared his own post on Instagram as he was pictured walking through the hospital with his two daughters, writing: “My heart has doubled 💕”

Naturally, there were plenty of messages of support in the comment section, with famous faces such as Fiona Wade, sister-in-law Kimberley Walsh, Michelle Hardwick, Brian Dowling and Denise Welch all leaving notes.

Smith even got a lengthy message from The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacob Young. The pair recently worked together on A Murder Between Friends, which was released on Prime Video in the US earlier this year.

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“Huge congratulations to you both on the incredible news of baby number two!” wrote Young in the comment section. “Toby, watching you grow into such an amazing dad has been a privilege, your warmth and kindness shine through everything you do.

“I can already picture you juggling twice the bedtime stories, twice the laughter, and twice the adventures. You and your family are truly an inspiration. Here’s to all the joy, late nights, and beautiful memories ahead. The world just got even brighter with this wonderful news!”

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Walsh was also greeted with several congratulatory messages on her own post, with fellow soap stars such as Katie Hill, Isabel Hodgins, Gemma Atkinson, Kevin Mathurin, Bradley Johnson and Lisa Riley all leaving messages.

There were also comments from other famous faces, including Lorraine Stanley, Luca Bish, Sophie Austin and Catherine Tyldesley, with the latter commenting: “Awwwwwww baaaaaabe! Huge congratulations to you all! Wonderful news xxxxx”