Emmerdale star announces pregnancy with third child in moving post with older kids

An Emmerdale star has announced that they are expecting a baby with their partner. Paula Lane shared the news with fans on social media earlier today.

Paula, who played Ella Forster on the show, shared a photo of a baby scan alongside two cards for her eldest children. She's already a parent to two children with her partner.

The actor took to Instagram this afternoon to share the news with fans. Tagging her husband, fellow actor Tom Shaw, she wrote: "Some special news to share from us." She added: "Christmas just got a bit more magical. Our baby boy due December 2025."

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The post included a photo of a baby scan. It was surrounded by cards for the couple's eldest two children, with one addressed to the "best big sister," whilst the other was for the "best big brother".

Paula, who played Kylie Platt on Coronation Street, included Alison Goldfrapp's song Hey Hi Hello as the soundtrack of the post, which has thousands of likes. She was met with well wishes from former colleagues in the comments section.

It included some of her co-stars from Emmerdale. Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS. HOORAY!!! Now I can tell everyone. So much love to you, Tom and the children. Can't wait for Christmas cuddles."

Amy Walsh, known for her role as Tracy Metcalfe, reacted: "Congratulations lovely." Her on-screen sister Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield, said: "Best news! Massive congratulations to you all! So exciting."

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle, wrote in his response to Paula's post: "Congratulations guys." Natalie Ann Jamieson, whose character Amy Wyatt was killed off earlier this year, said: "Congratulations. Lovely lovely news."

Some of Paula's former Corrie co-stars also responded to the news. They included Samia Longchambon, who plays Maria Connor on the show. She wrote in the comments section of the post: "Ah congratulations to you all Paula!"

Lucy Fallon, who played Paula's on-screen niece-in-law Bethany Platt, reacted to the post this evening: "Congratulations." Georgia May Foote, who played Katy Armstrong, wrote: "Congratulations."

Paula is best known for playing Kylie on Corrie, with the character introduced as the sister of Becky McDonald (played by Katherine Kelly). She went on to develop a relationship with David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), whom she later married.

After being introduced six years prior, Kylie was killed off in scenes that aired in 2016. Viewers saw Paula's character die in the arms of her husband David whilst lay in the middle of the street after having been fatally stabbed.

More recently, Paula made her debut as Ella on Emmerdale last year.

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