Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh has announced whether she is expecting a baby boy or girl with her partner Toby-Alexander Smith

Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Metcalfe on the hit ITV soap, announced back in September that she was expecting her second child (Image: Instagram)

Emmerdale enthusiasts were thrilled when a beloved cast member from the popular ITV drama shared a heartwarming family announcement on Boxing Day.

Amy Walsh, known for her portrayal of Tracy Metcalfe in the long-running soap, revealed back in September that she and EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith were expecting their second baby together.

On Boxing Day, the 38 year old actress took to Instagram with a sweet video captioned: “New addition to the family incoming!”

The footage shows Amy and Toby’s daughter Bonnie sat on the staircase alongside her boy cousins. Text overlay reads: “When it’s your last Christmas before becoming a big sister… will I still be the only girl in the family?”

The answer comes in the form of their gender reveal moment, captured as a football is struck, releasing pink powder into the air whilst the family erupts in celebration. The caption declares: “Girl power coming in 2026.”

They are also proud parents to a daughter, Bonnie, born in December 2021 (Image: Getty)

The announcement prompted an outpouring of congratulations from Amy’s 194,000 Instagram followers and her Emmerdale colleagues.

Natalie Ann Jamieson, who portrayed Amy Wyatt, enthused: “Can not waitttttt x x x” accompanied by heart emojis, whilst Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa Woodfield) responded with heart emojis and Bradley Riches (Lewis Barton) added three white hearts.

The couple tied the knot in Montenegro during September 2023, celebrating with family and friends after getting engaged in August 2022. They welcomed their first daughter, Bonnie, in December 2021.

Amy and Toby exchanged vows in Montenegro in September 2023, surrounded by loved ones (Image: Getty)

On Tuesday (September 9), the couple announced that Bonnie would soon be welcoming a younger sibling, sharing their delightful pregnancy news.

Amy posted on Instagram with a black-and-white video accompanied by Nick Drake’s ‘Northern Sky’. In the heartwarming clip, she’s heard saying to Bonnie: “Mummy and daddy have got a special secret to tell you…”

She went on: “Mummy has got a baby in her tummy. A baby sister or brother for you,” whilst the camera revealed a scan photograph held by Amy, Toby, and Bonnie.

Amy wrote alongside the post: “Smith/Walsh baby 2.0 incoming 2026,” and promptly received an outpouring of well-wishes.

Fellow Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins, who’s also pregnant, wrote: “Gorgeous! ! ! ! ! So happy for you.”

Michelle Hardwick added: “So exciting,” whilst Samantha Giles shared: “So excited the news is finally out.”