EastEnders’ Toby Alexander-Smith and Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh ‘are DATING after making a cosy appearance at A Christmas Carol launch’
EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith is reportedly dating Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh.
The pair made their first public appearance together at the press night for A Christmas Carol on Tuesday, with sources claiming they try to see ‘as much of each other as they can’ despite working at opposite ends of the country,
In EastEnders Toby is known for his role as the terrifying Gray Atkins who murdered his wife Chantelle following months of abuse earlier this year, while in the Dales Amy plays Tracy Metcalfe.
Soap romance! EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith is reportedly dating Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh, after they made a cosy appearance at A Christmas Carol’s press night on Tuesday
The pair certainly looked cosy as they arrived at the opening night of A Christmas Carol in London.
It’s thought to be their first public appearance together after dating in secret, with a source telling The Sun: ‘It’s early days but they really like each other.
‘They’re both very busy with packed work schedules at opposite ends of the country, but they try to spend as much time together as they can.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Toby Alexander-Smith and Amy Walsh for comment.
Scary: Toby is known for his role as the terrifying abuser Gray Atkins who murdered his wife Chantelle earlier this year
Toby has gripped viewers this year with his terrifying performance as murderous Gray, after joining the soap last year.
He killed his wife Chantelle (played by Jessica Plummer) by hurling her into the dishwasher after months of physical and psychological abuse.
Gray’s crimes are yet to be discovered, but it remains to be seen whether they’ll be exposed over the festive period.
Moving: Meanwhile Amy has played Tracy Metcalfe on Emmerdale since 2014, and has recently battled the turmoil of a surprise pregnancy and her boyfriend Nate facing prison time
Meanwhile Amy, who has played Tracy since 2014, recently learned she’s pregnant with boyfriend Nate Robinson’s baby, despite only being in the early stages of their romance.
The pair agreed to have the child, and Amy was relieved when Nate received a suspended prison sentence, as they prepare to welcome a daughter in 2021.
Amy, who is the sister of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, split from fiancé Bradley Jaden in 2018 after a year-long engagement.
Their break-up came to light as Bradley began to share snaps with his new girlfriend Olivia Kate Holding.