Emmerdale's Vinny star announces birth of adorable baby son and confirms name

Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson has welcomed a baby boy with his partner Sammie – and confirmed his adorable name.

Taking to Instagram to share the sweet update, Bradley wrote: "Albie Jake Johnson. You are absolutely everything."

His soap co-stars soon chimed in to congratulate the Vinny Dingle actor on his new arrival, with Natalie Ann Jamieson – who plays Amy Wyatt – writing: “Ohhhh my gooooodness! Congratulations guys! Absolutely gorgeous.”

Michelle Hardwick, best known for playing Vanessa Woodfield, wrote: “Ahhh congratulations to you all.”

As Victoria Sugden star Isabel Hodgins echoed: “He is delicious. Sending my love to all three of you. Congrats.”

Will Taylor star Dean Andrews posted: “Massive congrats to you both. Absolute beauty.” While Amelia Spencer actress Daisy Campbell wrote: “Congrats Brad!”

Bradley shared the news that he was expecting a baby with Sammie back in June 2024, sharing a snap of a heart-shaped cake surrounded by ultrasound images. He wrote: “Baby coming December 2024.”

However, it appears baby Albie arrived a little earlier than first expected.

Bradley is currently engaged to his fiancée Sammie Johnstone, and have been together since August 2021.

Bradley paid a sweet tribute to Sammie on their one-year anniversary, writing: “1 year with my soulmate!! How time flies. We have done so much together! Here is to many more!! Love you @sammiejojo92.”

He proposed to Sammie while the couple were on holiday in Rome. While the pair posed outside the Colosseum, Brad shared the caption: “When in Rome…” with an engagement ring emoji.

In the world of Emmerdale, Vinny is currenly loved up with young mum Gabby Thomas after the death of his wife Liv Flaherty – a big change from his less dramatic love life away from the cameras.