Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr announces he is going to become a father for the first time

Former Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr has announced he is set to become a father for the first time. 

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actor, 29, who played PC George Kiss on the Channel 4 soap from 2020 – 2021, revealed his new girlfriend Lauren Stacy is pregnant after a whirlwind romance. 

Callum uploaded a sweet photo of his cradling Lauren’s stomach as well as a video of the ultrasound scan. 

He wrote: ‘Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a dad. I can’t wait to welcome this little one into the world with my love, my angel, my partner in crime.’

Callum’s showbiz pals and friends were among those sharing their congratulations. 

Baby joy: Callum uploaded a sweet photo of his cradling Lauren’s stomach as well as a video of the ultrasound scan

Anna Friel wrote: ‘No way ……. Wow , congratulations both of you’, while actress Lesley Anne Brandt added: ‘Awe. Congratulations’. 

Another added: ‘No way!! Congrats bro’. 

Callum and Lauren have had a whirlwind romance. His split from his now ex-fiancée Olivia Anderson was reported in October last year.

The parents-to-be live in Nashville after Callum moved to America when his stint on the soap ended. 

He has a career in the music scene and also stars in Fox’s Monarch alongside Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel.

Callum has moved on from his ex-fiancée Olivia following the breakdown of their seven year relationship. 

He met Olivia in her hometown of Austin, Texas in 2016, before she relocated to his native London. 

The pair then moved back to the US in support of his acting career.

Expecting: Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actor, 29, who played PC George Kiss on the Channel 4 soap from 2020 -2021, revealed his girlfriend Lauren is pregnant

Over the moon: He wrote: ‘Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a dad. I can’t wait to welcome this little one into the world with my love, my angel, my partner in crime.’

Thrilled: Callum’s showbiz pals and friends were among those sharing their congratulations

The former soap star announced his engagement to Olivia in a November 2021 Instagram post.

But news of their split emerged late last year, after he wiped all traces of her from his Instagram page. 

An insider told The Sun at the time: ‘Sadly things haven’t worked out between Callum and Olivia and they have called it quits. It’s been painful for both of them.’

Callum’s character on the Channel 4 show George came to a messy end when he was killed after a year-long abuse storyline.

The Edinburgh-native has previously said that he would like to continue his acting career in the US.

Over! Callum and Lauren have had a whirlwind romance, after the breakdown of his engagement to Olivia Anderson (pictured) which was reported in October last year

Talented: The actor portrayed PC George Kiss on the Channel 4 soap between January 2020 and Mary 2021 (pictured in-character)