The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk reveals he’s going to be a dad as he and wife Polly are expecting a baby this Summer

THE Repair Shop's Will Kirk has announced the happy news that he's going to be a dad.

The BBC One star revealed that his he and his wife Polly Snowdon are expecting a baby this Summer.

Will, who is best known for featuring on the restoration programme, posed with a blue mug with the word "Papa" written on the front.

The proud dad-to-be looked beamed as he told fans that they are "excited" for the new arrival.

Wearing a cream knit jumper and grinning from ear to ear, Will penned: "A new mug to add to my collection this summer.

"We are so excited for our new little arrival and to extend our family ♥️."

Will's fans raced to congratulate the star on the wonderful news.

One wrote: "Awww lovely news ❤️❤️."

Another posted: "So cute!! Very happy for you, congratulations 🥳.";

Will and Polly married in August 2021 in a beautiful ceremony and he usually keeps his personal life private except for a rare glimpse of the pair on their wedding day.

Polly, who is a doctor, looked sensational in a flowing bridal gown with lace sleeves.

While sharing his experience of lockdown he said: "I've been putting up lots of shelves, the lovely fiancée has been keeping me very busy!

"We were supposed to be getting married in August and unfortunately that didn't happen, so we're going to get married next year. Yes, I've been kept busy!"

Will shot to fame on the BBC restoration show, where experts on the restore old items in a bid to give them a second life for their owners.

He is one of the show's most regularly called upon experts, as they change each episode due to the nature of the item in question.

Will works in carpentry and is a cabinetmaker, so anything to do with woodwork means he gets a call to help restore the item.

He got into his line of work after seeing his grandad working in his workshop - so carpentry has been in the family for some time.

As a student he studied graphic design at the prestigious University of the Arts, then went on to do another degree in antique furniture restoration and conservation.

He worked in Italy for a while afterwards but returned to London, eventually setting up his own workshop in 2012 with a team of craftsmen.