Toby-Alexander Smith: Last News

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Amy Walsh has opened up about when she will return to Emmerdale after giving birth to her daughter. The ITV soap actress plays Tracy Metcalfe on the series and has welcomed a baby girl with her partner, EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith. The new mum of one appeared on Loose Women on Friday (25 March) to discuss the first few weeks of parenthood and when she might return to the soap.

EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith has broken his silence after his BBC soap exit as evil murderer Gray Atkins aired.Taking to Instagram after dramatic scenes saw Gray arrested for the deaths of Chantelle, Tina and Kush, Toby, 31, took to Instagram to bid Walford farewell. Posting a snap of himself overlooking the Albert Square set, the soap star wrote: ‘Goodnight Walford…you’ve been wild!’ He has also spoken out on his exit storyline, revealing he was pleased that fans finally got to see Gray being punished for his crimes.Toby, who recently welcomed his daughter Bonnie with Emmerdale star girlfriend Amy Walsh, went on to describe Gray’s downfall as a “satisfying ending.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Toby told Digital Spy: “I think all of the audience have obviously wanted justice for Chantelle, Tina and Kush for so long and it was important that we showed that justice and that comeuppance.” “There was no room for him to have an easy way out and it would have been wrong if they'd have done that.” “I do think, from the audience's perspective, it's a satisfying ending to the storyline." Meanwhile, Toby’s co-stars were quick to wish him well and praise him for his performances over the past couple of years.

EastEnders have revealed that their brand new set, which cost a staggering £87 million, needed to be built after the old one sparked safety concerns.The BBC soap’s Production Manager Rona McKendrick explained that the team were left with no choice but to revamp and create the new look Albert Square after the old lot was deemed “unsafe” in bad weather. In a new interview with the Radio Times, Rona said: “The lot got shabbier and shabbier.

When it comes to having a baby, besides figuring out a birth plan, deciding what pram will be most useful and what colour to paint the nursery, picking a name is one of the most important decisions new parents have to make. Whether you choose something a bit out there like Kylie Jenner or something more sentimental like Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith, it’s a big deal.

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh, 34, opened up on her pregnancy fears ahead of giving birth to her first child, who she shares with EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith.The TV star had convinced herself she may never be able to have children after she was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, a condition that affects a woman's eggs.Amy, who plays Tracy Metcalfe on the ITV soap, admitted how "lucky" she was to be told she had a "textbook pregnancy" by her midwife, something that initially came as a shock to the actress."With me having polycystic ovaries, I was worried that would affect things, but I had the sugar glucose test for gestational diabetes and that came back fine," she explained in a new interview.She added: "I did feel sick every day for 17

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh - who plays Tracy Metcalfe in the hit ITV soap - has admitted it is "getting so ridiculous" trying to hide her baby bump before her maternity leave.The pregnant actress, 34, is overjoyed to be expecting her first child with her partner Toby-Alexander Smith, but she revealed that filming has become a little difficult as she has to keep her bump under wraps in her scenes. Speaking to OK!, soon-to-be mum Amy shared that it won't be much longer until she goes on maternity leave from the show.

Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing