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EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton cradles her growing baby bump after revealing coronavirus cancelled her dream wedding

EASTENDERS' Louisa Lytton cradled her growing baby bump after revealing that the coronavirus has forced her to cancel her dream wedding.

The 32-year-old star proudly showed off her blossoming bump as she soaked up the sunshine.

Louisa Lytton cradled her blossoming baby bump
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Louisa Lytton cradled her blossoming baby bumpCredit: Instagram/louisanastrilytton

The actress looked sensational wearing a floral maxi dress, paired with a yellow bandeau top.

The soap star, who is preparing to welcome her first child, opted for a pair of comfy New Balance trainers for the outing.

Louisa affectionately held her baby bump as she paused for a snap while walking her adorable pooch.

Louisa sweetly captioned the snap: "1st born & Unborn."

Louisa and Ben are expecting their first child together
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Louisa and Ben are expecting their first child togetherCredit: Lousia Lytton/Instagram

Her co-stars were quick to comment with Jessie Wallace writing: "Congratulations."

Natalie Cassidy said: "I love this 💗."

Milly Zero gushed: "OMG!! The baby has grown so much, Absolutely glowing."

Louisa, who plays Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap, revealed that she started trying for a baby after coronavirus cancelled her dream wedding.

Louisa started trying for a baby after the coronavirus cancelled her wedding
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Louisa started trying for a baby after the coronavirus cancelled her weddingCredit: Getty

She was devastated that she couldn't tie the knot with her fiancé Ben Bhanvra and decided to start their family instead.

Speaking on Loose Women, Louisa said: "We've cancelled the wedding.

"I said to Ben, 'let's start trying because it doesn't look like the wedding is happening'.

"Then we fell pregnant and officially our wedding could go ahead but it's too late now.

They announced they were expecting on Mother's Day
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They announced they were expecting on Mother's DayCredit: Instagram

"It's all gone out the window, but it's fine."

Louisa revealed the happy news she's expecting by showing off her growing baby bump to fans on Mother's Day.

The actress admitted she had enjoyed a boozy night on tequila the night before she found out she was pregnant.

"I'm through the first hurdle of the 12 weeks so I'm feeling a lot better now," said Louisa.

The actress is best known for playing Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap
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The actress is best known for playing Ruby Allen in the BBC One soapCredit: BBC

"We actually found out on Boxing Day which was really nice. I had been drinking tequila the night before, so..."

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Louisa added: "I've not stopped eating junk food, constantly for 12 weeks. I've had dinner and then gone for a drive-thru. My appetite just went through the roof."

The couple got engaged whilst on holiday in the Maldives in May 2019 and in September 2020 moved into a new home together.

EastEnders star Louise Lytton reveals she started trying for a baby after coronavirus cancelled her dream wedding
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