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Connie Rusk

Matt Di Angelo cradles wife's bump and jokes he's relieved he 'doesn't have bigger belly'

Matt Di Angelo shared a baby bump update on his Instagram on Tuesday after announcing he is expecting twins with his wife Sophia Perry.

The former EastEnders' star, 34, joked he is "relieved he doesn't have the bigger belly on holiday for once" as he cradled Sophia's baby bump in a mirror selfie.

The couple have jetted off abroad for a bit of sun after hosting a big gender reveal party at the weekend.

Sophia opted for a laidback look showing off her pregnancy curves in a white figure-hugging top and jogging bottoms.

Matt captioned the photo: "The relief when you don't have the bigger belly on holiday for once".

Matt Di Angelo shared a baby bump update on his Instagram on Tuesday (Instagram/ @mattdiangelo)
Matt and Sophia shared their gender reveal on Instagram with fans (Instagram/ @mattdiangelo)

Matt and Sophia shared their gender reveal on Instagram with fans - as they found out they're expecting a boy and a girl.

"'The lottery of life’, still a fair way to go but we feel VERY blessed," the dad-to-be excitedly told fans.

He joked: "The boy's name will be JACK, and the girl's will be POT."

Matt famously played rapist Dean Wicks in EastEnders and con-artist Sean in the super-cool drama Hustle.

Matt married his wife Sophia in 2021 and the actor is clearly excited to start a family (Instagram)

Matt married his wife Sophia in 2021 and the actor is clearly excited to start a family.

His EastEnders pals rushed to wish the expectant parents well.

"Beautiful," Emma Barton wrote. "Congratulations," Adam Woodyatt added.

Matt starred on EastEnders from 2006 - 2008 and subsequently from 2014 - 2016, taking a short break in 2015.

He was also known for his stint on the 2007 series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he fell for is professional dancing partner Flavia Cacace - however the couple called it quits shortly afterwards in 2008.

Matt tied the knot to fellow actress Sophia, who is known for her role on Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, in London in 2021.

The actor posted a black-and-white video to his Instagram page, where he showed off his wife's gorgeous hair and makeup and his own dashing attire.

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