The Bay star Georgia Scholes has welcomed her second child after a secret pregnancy, delighting fans with an adorable first snap from the hospital. Georgia, 24, famed for her role as Erin Fischer on the ITV hit, kept her pregnancy under wraps until she broke the news to followers on social media. She introduced her little one, sharing the newborn’s name, along with some birth details: “Phoenix Ola Scholes-Karlinska. 23/03/2025. 8lb 11oz. 9:07pm. Surprise everyone.” Her announcement sent fans into a frenzy of congratulations and astonishment. One fan couldn’t contain their surprise: “I had no idea you were expecting! ! Nice surprise indeed huge congratulations welcome to the world baby Phoenix.”
The Bay actress Georgia Scholes has given birth to her second child
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Another follower was touched by the news: “Oh my goodness what a lovely surprise, sending you all lots of love x”, reports the Mirror. One more added to the chorus of well-wishes: “Aww, how lovely! Congratulations!”. Georgia became popular on The Bay since its third season, bringing character Erin Fischer to life and has also been seen on screen in Violence Within and Hollyoaks. This month saw The Bay’s fifth season premiere on ITV, tracking family liaison officer Jenn Townsend as she stands with a bereaved family amidst their loss. As fresh tragedy unfolds with a young woman found deceased, Jenn is tasked with piercing through the family’s turmoil while grappling with her own grief.
The actress is now a mum of two
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Georgia Scholes as Erin Fischer in The Bay
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The parents of the deceased girl, who are divorced, are forced to confront their broken relationship following their daughter’s murder, with the girl’s grandfather and brother caught in the emotional turmoil. Georgia welcomed her first child, daughter Thea, in 2021 after another secret pregnancy. At the time she wrote: “Thea Wioleta Scholes Karlinska. Our little secret, today our lives changed forever and we couldn’t love you anymore.” In the picture from hospital, her partner could be seen with a tattoo of her name emblazoned on his neck.
