Chris Bisson, who plays Jai Sharma in ITV’s Emmerdale, has shared some very exciting news with his fans.

Yup, he and partner, Rowena Finn, are going to be parents again!

Taking to Twitter, he wrote happily: “Harry will be a big brother!

“@row_finn & I are delighted to be expecting #babyNumber2 in December. #SuperheroSidekick”

The post included a link to a video on YouTube, where fans watched in delight as the couple’s two-year-old son Harry (dressed up as a superhero) announced that he is going to become a big brother.

Behind him, a chalkboard read: “Every superhero needs a sidekick!”

Check it out:

Our hearts melted.

Chris was quickly inundated with congratulatory messages from fans - and the charming soapstar made sure to thank them all.

He tweeted cheekily: “Thanks for all the lovely messages about our exciting news.

“I’ll read them all again when I'm doing the #nightFeed!!! #babyNumber2”

The couple’s second child is due in December - congratulations!