Hollyoaks star reveals he's having first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance
The happy couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance, after only getting together last year.
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Ben, who hasn't revealed the name of his mystery girlfriend, told fans how the pair are set to become parents.
Taking to Instagram, the couple shared a picture of them holding a baby sonogram photo.
They wrote over the top of the sweet snap: "Big news! Incoming October 2024!"
Their followers rushed to congratulate them, with fellow soap star Danny Miller writing: "Congrats again my brother!"
BECOMIN A COUPLE
Ben and his girlfriend only revealed their romance in April.
Going Instagram official with their relationship, the actor shared a slew of sweet snaps.
He wrote next to them: "What an amazing 6 months.
"I'm so excited for our future together. You've changed my life and I'm so happy."
As this post was shared in April, it means the couple got together around October/November last year.
BECOMING A HOLLYOAKS STAR
In 2016, Ben joined Hollyoaks as evil Nick Savage, who was involved in a very shocking storyline.
Freddie Roscoe discovers Nick Savage raped Ellie Nightingale on Hollyoaks
His character raped Ellie Nightingale, after he slept with her when she was too drunk to give her consent.
This wasn't his only sexual assault, as he raped his girlfriend Holly Cunningham, even though she stood by him after he was attacked Ellie.
Nick's crimes eventually caught up with him and he was sent to prison, which saw actor Ben leave Hollyoaks in 2017.
Ben was praised for his portrayal of evil Nick, and was even nominated for a British Soap Award for that role.
LIFE AFTER HOLLYOAKS
Since he left Hollyoaks, Ben has continued to act and has appeared in Casualty and Father Brown.
Away from TV, and the actor is also known for his work on the stage.
Speaking about why he loves the theatre so much, Bentold Manchester's Finest: "With theatre you get that instant gratification and you have to play to the audience that's sitting in front you.
"You only really know if it's working or not when that audience is in there and you have to really play it off the audience's reaction – it's a good test as an actor."
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