Former soap actress Paula Lane has revealed she is expecting her third child, sharing the joyful news through social media on Friday.
The 39-year-old performer, who portrayed Ella Forster in Emmerdale and Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, posted an ultrasound image on Instagram alongside cards reading “best big sister” and “best big brother”.
.”Some special news to share from us @sirtomshaw. Christmas just got a bit more magical. Our baby boy due December 2025,” she wrote, adding a blue heart and rainbow emoji to her announcement.
The actress chose Alison Goldfrapp’s track Hey Hi Hello as background music for her heartfelt post.
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Fellow soap stars quickly offered their congratulations in the comments section.
Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS HOORAY!!! Now now I can tell everyone. So much love to you Tom and the children. Can’t wait for Christmas cuddles.”
Danny Miller, known for portraying Aaron Dingle, commented: “Congratulations guys,” whilst Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield, added: “Best news! Massive congratulations to you all! So exciting.”
Former Coronation Street colleagues also shared their well-wishes. Samia Longchambon, who plays Maria Connor, wrote: “Ah congratulations to you all Paula!” (sic)
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Lucy Fallon and Georgia May Foote both offered simple congratulations, while Hollyoaks actress Sophie Austin commented: “Can I shout about this now and I promise I won’t keep crying.”
Paula and her husband Tom Shaw, who tied the knot in May 2014, are already parents to 10-year-old Arthur and nine-year-old Penny.
The couple welcomed their first child on New Year’s Eve in 2014, with Arthur arriving at their home. Their daughter Penny followed in July 2016.
Shaw, also an actor, has appeared in Coronation Street playing Kim Vaughan.
The pregnancy announcement marks an exciting new chapter for the family, with their youngest set to arrive just in time for the festive season.
The actress had previously taken a career break following Penny’s birth, stating she wanted to focus on family life after six years of continuous work on Coronation Street.
Paula’s television career includes her memorable six-year stint as Kylie Platt on Coronation Street from 2010 to 2016.
Her character met a tragic end when she was fatally stabbed outside a kebab shop by Clayton Hibbs, dying in husband David Platt’s arms in what became one of the soap’s most emotional scenes.
Following her Coronation Street departure, she appeared in Call the Midwife and toured with Kinky Boots. In January 2024, she joined Emmerdale as Ella Forster, a receptionist with a dark past who had killed a friend during childhood.
Her character departed in April after being arrested for allegedly drugging Chas Dingle, though she was later revealed to have been framed by John Sugden.
