{"id":51502,"date":"2026-01-07T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=51502"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:41:06","slug":"emmerdale-star-paula-lane-reveals-first-pic-newborn-baby-shares-adorable-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/cast\/emmerdale-star-paula-lane-reveals-first-pic-newborn-baby-shares-adorable-name\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale star Paula Lane reveals first pic of her newborn baby and shares adorable name"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Emmerdale star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/cast\/emmerdale-paula-lane-profile-soap-star-husband-previous-itv-roles\/\">Paula Lane<\/a> has given birth to a baby boy. She revealed his adorable name and a series of pictures on social media.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Ella Forster actress announced the news on Wednesday January 7 after previously revealing she was due in December 2025.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTNl04BDfD0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 4 - 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Coronation Street star Paula Lane gives birth to baby boy<\/h2>\n<p>Paula shared the news on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTNl04BDfD0\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> that she and husband Tom Shaw have welcomed another son.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a series of photos, Paula could be seen swaddling her newborn, with another black-and-white photo showing her dog cuddled up next to a pair on teeny tiny baby boots.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! 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We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Husband Tom could then be seen holding the baby is a proud father moment while also holding an alcoholic drink in the other arm to celebrate \u2013 conveniently named Paddy. Why? Because the couple have chosen to give their baby boy the adorable name of Patrick.<\/p>\n<p>Captioning the post, Paula wrote: \u201cWelcome to the ranch Patrick. We are all completely and utterly in love. So longed for\u2026thank you for completing us.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>Noting the Irish connection, Paula then accompanied this announcement with a series of emojis which included a rainbow and green clover.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51503\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s.jpg\" alt=\"Paula has given birth to a little boy (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-1024x780.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-1300x991.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-1536x1170.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-180x137.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-96x73.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-512x390.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14304235s-192x146.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paula has given birth to a little boy (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Soap stars rush to congratulate actress on baby announcement<\/h2>\n<p>A series of soap stars have now rushed to send their love to Paula and her family following the birth of Patrick.<\/p>\n<p>Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt in Emmerdale, wrote: \u201cAmazing congrats beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coronation Street actress Melissa Johns also said: \u201cCongratulations lovely one!! Enjoy the wintery snuggles.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Other followers also beamed with joy and happiness for the actress.<\/p>\n<p>One commented: \u201cWooo congratulations Paula so happy for you. He\u2019s gorgeous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another shared: \u201cMany congratulations to you all.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31468\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20_03_emm_ella_03-e1741096109929.jpg\" alt=\"Ella sat in The Woolpack in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1176\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paula played Ella in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Paula\u2019s pregnancy announcement<\/h2>\n<p>39-year-old Paula revealed she was pregnant with her third child in August.\u00a0The actress \u2013 who also played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street \u2013 is already a proud mama to Arthur, born in 2014, and Penny, born in 2016.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The soap star uploaded a photo of a baby scan and two cards to announce her third pregnancy, one that read \u2018best big sister\u2019 and one that read \u2018best big brother\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainmentdaily.com\/paula-lane\/\">Paula<\/a> captioned the post: \u201cSome special news to share from us @sirtomshaw. 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She had played child-killer Ella Forster, who was run out of town after being framed by John Sugden. She was accused of stalking and drugging Chas Dingle in order to get back for stealing her boyfriend Liam Cavanagh.<\/p>\n<p>However, it was then revealed John was behind it all. Ella has never been apologised to and some fans have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-demand-justice-ella-hope-paula-lane-comeback\/\">demanded she gets justice.\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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