EastEnders star Danny Hatchard set to become a dad
Danny Hatchard has confirmed via social media that he's set to become a dad.
Danny Hatchard is set to become a dad for the first time.
The 35-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Lee Carter in EastEnders - and his fiancée Kerry Scouler have revealed via Instagram that they're expecting their first child together.
Alongside ultrasound photos, Kerry wrote on Instagram: "And somewhere along the way, our love became someone’s whole life. Baby girl coming January ‘27 [ribbon emoji] (sic)"
The loved-up couple have also shared a video homage to EastEnders, with Kerry looking at a pregnancy test, before appearing on camera with her growing baby bump.
Danny wrote on Instagram: "Only gone and got her up the duff duff duff duff duff duff duff duff duff… (sic)"
The announcement comes a month after Kerry and Danny announced their engagement.
The soap star popped the question during a trip to Amsterdam and they shared the news via social media.
Alongside a snap of her dazzling diamond, Kerry wrote on Instagram at the time: "You and me forever? Don't mind if 'I do' (sic)"
Meanwhile, in August, it was announced that Danny was making a return to EastEnders.
The actor was confirmed to be returning alongside Maddy Hill, who plays Nancy Carter.
Danny said: "I’m absolutely over the moon to be returning to EastEnders as Lee Carter. Albert Square has always felt like a home away from home, so I’m proper buzzing to be back grafting with the Enders family."
Maddy also enthused about her return to Albert Square.
The actress said: "I am so excited to be returning to Enders for a short stint and stepping back into Nancy’s shoes (or basketball shorts!). I’ve missed her!
"I’m especially looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and acting alongside my incredible on-screen family."
EastEnders executive producer, Ben Wadey, was similarly excited by the move.
He said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have Maddy and Danny back in Walford, bringing two much-loved pieces of the Carter family back together. And whilst Linda is delighted to have her children all together again, she’s got a lot to catch up on…"
