EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith engaged to Emmerdale's Amy Walsh

The happy couple confirmed the news

Author: Alex RossPublished 24th Aug 2022

They may work on rival soaps but there's nothing but love between EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith and Emmerdale star Amy Walsh, as the couple have announced they are now engaged!

Toby, who played the role of Gray Atkins in the BBC soap, announced he'd popped the question to Amy in a cute social media post. Alongside a snap of the pair looking delighted, Toby told fans: 'So this happened…💍🙏❤️'. (sic)

Amy's sister, Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, commented: 'Too exciting!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'.

Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford commented: 'Congratulations both of you!! ❤️', with soap actress Michelle Hardwick adding: 'Gorgeous couple ♥️♥️'. (sic)

Amy, who has played the role of Tracy Metcalfe in Emmerdale since 2014, also shared the exciting news, writing: 'Before. During. After. 💞💎'.

Fans were also quick to congratulate the happy couple. One wrote: 'AWW CONGRATULATIONS to you both 🥂🥳 #family', with another writing: 'Aw such wonderful news 🥰 Congratulations to you both xxx'.

A third then commented: 'Awww Congratulations to you both! So happy for you! 🥰💙💖🎉🥂🍾💍🥂🍾💙💖❤️'. (sic)

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Toby and Amy first met when they sat next to each other in the crowd during a Strictly Come Dancing live show back in 2019, whilst cheering on their friends.

After announcing they were expecting their first child together in September last year, Amy and Toby welcomed a baby girl called Bonnie Mae on 27th December.

Speaking to the Mirror about parenthood shortly after the birth, Toby said: "It’s exceeded every expectation. It’s just amazing and really special. We’re smitten."

Amy then added: "We both look at her and cry! All she has to do is open her eyes and look up at you and it sets you off."

Congratulations to Amy and Toby on their engagement! 💍

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