Emmerdale star gives emotional family update after welcoming first child
Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny Dingle on the soap, has given a precious update after the birth of his first child at the weekend.
Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny Dingle on the soap, has given a precious update after the birth of his first child at the weekend.
Today, Bradley shared an update on his adorable baby son Albie, as the tiny tot lay peacefully asleep in his bouncer.
The Emmerdale actor revealed that he and his partner Sammie Johnstone have become parents, and he uploaded a post with their baby boy’s adorable name on Instagram over the weekend.
Bradley posted a photo of their newborn son wearing a knitted onesie with “Hello world” written on the front.
He also shared a wooden tag revealing Bradley and Sammie’s son, Albie Jake Johnson, was born on Tuesday, November 19, at 10:47pm. Their baby boy weighed 6 lbs 13oz at birth. The caption alongside the photos read: “Albie Jake Johnson. You are absolutely everything.”
The Emmerdale star recently welcomed his first child. (Image: GETTY)
Friends and fans quickly congratulated the couple, with Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley writing: “You know how proud me and Al are of you and Sammie – we love you loads… CONGRATULATIONS… we are available for babysitting whenever sending the most love.”
Daisy Campbell, who is leaving the soap after playing Amelia Spencer since 2011, wrote: “Congrats Brad!”
While Natalie Ann Jamieson, who plays Amy, wrote: “Ohhh my goodness!! Congratulations guys, absolutely gorgeous!”
Fellow Emmerdale stars Isabel Hodgins, Michelle Hardwick and Laura Norton also wished the couple well after their new arrival.
Brad shared an update on baby Albie today. (Image: INSTAGRAM)
In June, Brad and Sammie delighted their friends and family by sharing a charming photo of a beautifully decorated heart-shaped cake.
The cake was adorned with the cheerful message, “Baby Coming December 2024,” elegantly piped in icing.
This sweet announcement suggests that baby Albie has made an unexpected early arrival.
Their original post celebrated the pregnancy with the cake surrounded by an assortment of ultrasound scans, capturing the excitement of their growing family.
Bradley lovingly captioned the image with “Mum and Dad,” accompanied by a heartfelt red heart emoji, reflecting their joy and anticipation.
Along with the cake photo, he also shared a heartfelt video filled with Polaroid pictures and baby scans, providing a glimpse into the precious moments leading up to their baby’s arrival.