EMMERDALE star Bradley Johnson has revealed he’s become a father.
The actor - who plays Vinny Dingle in the ITV soap - announced he and partner Sammie Johnstone were expecting a baby earlier this year.
They shared a post this summer with a cake announcing: “Baby coming December 2024.”
But it seems their bundle of joy surprised them with an early arrival.
The couple shared an adorable picture of their son, with the caption: “Albie Jake Johnson.
You are absolutely everything.”
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The post also revealed he was born on Wednesday night at 10.47pm weighing 6lbs 13oz.
Bradley’s co-stars and friends flocked to congratulate the couple on their happy arrival.
Samantha Power who plays Bradley’s on-screen birth mum Tina Dingle said: “Oh my god! Just gorgeous! Massive congrats to you all xxx”
Amy Wyatt actress Natalie Ann Jamieson added: “Ohhhhh my goooooodness!!! Congratulations guys 😍😍😍 Absolutely gorgeous!! 🫶🫶 @sammiejojo92 @bradjakejohnson x x x”
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Emmerdale make-up artist Scott Beswick said: “Absolutely Over The Moon Mate!! Congratulations to you both”
Bradley and Sammie have been an item since September 2021.
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They became engaged last October when Bradley popped the question in Rome.
He got down on one knee in front of the iconic Colosseum.