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Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick has announced she is expecting her first baby with wife Kate Brooks.

The 44-year-old, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap, took to Twitter to share the happy news.

Michelle shared a photo of herself, Kate, and their dog on social media as she cradled her bump.

The couple looked ecstatic as they grinned and posed for the snap.

(Image: Michelle Hardwick/Twitter)

She wrote: "Fred's big brother duties commence in October #BabyBrooks."

Fans flocked to Twitter to congratulate the pair, with Michelle's former co-star Gaynor Faye gushing: "OMG congratulations - how wonderful!

"You must be over the moonRevolving heartsSparklesxxx."

Actress Michelle wed Emmerdale producer Kate last year in Memphis in a stunning Elvis-inspired ceremony.

(Image: Internet Unknown)

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Posting a photo of herself and Kate on the steps of Elvis' home, Michelle wrote: "In over 100 degrees heat, on Tuesday 10th September, I became Mrs Brooks. #graceland #chapelinthewoods #memphis #nextstopnashville."

The couple first confirmed their romance on National Coming Out Day last year after sharing a picture together alongside rainbow emojis.

Michelle had captioned the photo: "It will all work out in the end."

The soap star was previously married to music teacher Rosie Nicholl, who she split from in February 2017.