Emmerdale Star Michael Parr Announces First Child with Partner

Mike Parr, known for his role as Ross Barton in the ITV soap Emmerdale, and his partner Isabelle Du Plessis have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on Instagram with photos from a beach holiday, including a message written in the sand that read "MJP, IDP, Soon 2B3," and captioned it "In our Mum & Dad Era." The announcement was met with congratulations from many Emmerdale co-stars such as Michelle Hardwick, Anthony Quinlan, and Jay Kontzle. Meanwhile, on-screen, Parr’s character Ross Barton is also exploring new family dynamics with the introduction of a half-brother, Lewis. The storyline and real-life news together highlight a period of change and growth for both the actor and his character. Emmerdale continues to air weeknights on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.