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Emmerdale favourite Amy Walsh has delighted fans by announcing that she is pregnant with her second child. The actress, best known for playing Tracy Metcalfe on the long-running ITV soap, shared the exciting news with her followers on Tuesday via Instagram.
Amy, 37, is married to former EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith, who soap fans will remember for his chilling turn as Gray Atkins on the BBC series. The pair are already proud parents to daughter Bonnie-Mae, who was born in 2021 and has occasionally appeared on Amy’s social media.
In the touching announcement video, Amy, Toby, and little Bonnie sit together with their hands covering a picture frame. After a brief pause, they all lift their hands away to reveal a baby scan image, confirming that the couple is expecting their second child.
Alongside the heartwarming clip, Amy wrote: “Smith/Walsh baby 2.0 incoming 2026,” adding a string of heart emojis. Fans and colleagues flooded the comments section with congratulations, with many remarking on how happy and glowing Amy looked.
Amy has been a regular on Emmerdale since 2014, with her character Tracy quickly becoming a fan favourite thanks to her mix of warmth, humour, and heartfelt storylines. Off screen, Amy has been open about her family life and journey into motherhood. When she welcomed her first child in December 2021, she told fans that becoming a mother was the “greatest gift” she could have imagined.
Her husband, Toby, has also spoken candidly about parenthood in the past, sharing that fatherhood has been “the most rewarding role” of his life. The couple often posts about family life on social media, much to the delight of fans who love seeing the actors away from their soap characters.
The news of Amy’s pregnancy has sparked joy among the Emmerdale community, with co-stars and friends sending love and well wishes. Many viewers are also speculating on how the actress’s maternity leave might be written into upcoming Emmerdale storylines, as Tracy continues to be involved in major plots.
Amy has yet to reveal how far along she is in her pregnancy or whether she and Toby know the baby’s gender, but given that she described the announcement as “incoming 2026,” it’s likely the couple are due early next year.
For now, Amy and Toby appear to be enjoying the moment and preparing for the exciting months ahead as they expand their family. Fans can expect to see more updates as the pregnancy progresses, and possibly even another adorable family video when the new baby arrives.
