Tracy Beaker star reveals he’s set to be a dad for the first time with surprise baby announcement
A TRACY Beaker actor has revealed he’s set to become a dad for the first time with a sweet baby announcement.
The screen star, who took on the role of army boy Johnny Taylor in the long-running BBC kids TV series, made the adorable reveal on his TikTok page.
Referring to his role on the iconic show – which was based on Jacqueline Wilson’s book series – actor Joe Maw, 27, posted a slide of him in action in the series – fully titled The Story of Tracy Beaker
He captioned it with the words: “Who would have thought little old me would go from playing Johnny Taylor in Tracy Beaker …
“To expecting my own daughter in December.”
The Yorkshire-born screen star then shared the heart-warming moment his wife Courtney revealed they were set to expand their family.
She had placed a baby grow on the table which read: “Daddy it’s dangerous to go alone, take me.”
The video showed him reading the word intently and putting a hand to his mouth in shock.
As his dog ran around equally excited, he gave his partner a huge hug.
In the TikTok comments one fan put: “Congratulations you’re going to be amazing parents to that little bundle of joy.”
Another added: “Congrats man so happy for you both.”
A third quipped: “You’re gonna feel like such a grown-up dad when your baby girl turns the age you started Tracy Beaker and you’re gonna think where all the time went.”
One then surmised: “No wayyyy man how emotional.”
Joe, who was born in Scarborough, is expecting a little girl.
He has also starred in BBC show Doctors in both 2012 and 2014.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Tracy Beaker cast have showcased similar life changes and image transformations.
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The BBC hit series followed orphan Tracy and her pals in the ‘Dumping Ground’ children’s home.
- After leaving the show Dani Harmer – who played protagonist Tracy – had a brief singing career after signing a £3m record deal with Universal Music Group. Later, she became a mum to daughter Avarie-Belle Betsy Rachel Brough with her partner Simon Brough before she gave birth to her second child, son Rowan Leon James.
- Chelsie Padley, who played Tracy’s pal Louise Goven, gave up acting after leaving the show and is now a qualified fitness instructor teaching HITT and Zumba, with her own company Fit Peach. Her mantra is “strong is the new skinny” and she regularly shares content flashing her ripped body with her Instagram followers.
- Eagle-eyed fans previously spotted Alicia Hooper, who played troublemaker Amber, auditioning for The Voice UK.
- Montanna Thompson, who played troublesome Justine Littlewood, looked like she hadn’t aged a day as she returned to TikTok. She has starred in a host of other shows including The Last Detective, Sugar Rush, Doctors, Casualty, Close Relations and The Trials Of Jimmy Rose.
- In 2019, eagle-eyed soap fans noticed how Connor Byrne, who played care worker Mike Milligan, played a detective called Geoff in Emmerdale.
- Actor Craig Roberts, who played bandana-wearing Rio Wellard, has since landed a series of high-profile jobs in Hollywood.
The BBC hit followed orphan Tracy and her pals in the ‘Dumping Ground’ children’s home.
After leaving the show Dani Harmer – who played protagonist Tracy – had a brief singing career after signing a £3m record deal with Universal Music Group.
Later, she became a mum to daughter Avarie-Belle Betsy Rachel Brough with her partner Simon Brough before she gave birth to her second child, son Rowan Leon James.
Montanna Thompson, who played Tracy’s rival Justine Littlewood, looked like she hadn’t aged a day as she returned to TikTok.
Eagle-eyed fans previously spotted Alicia Hooper, who played troublemaker Amber, auditioning for The Voice UK.
Meanwhile John Bell appeared in Tracy Beaker Returns, the hit sequel to The Story of Tracy Beaker, starring as Toby Coleman.
The Scottish actor has now switched out his ginger locks for a buzz cut and a newer edgy style.