In the kind of joyful whirlwind rarely seen off-screen, Home and Away favourite Liam Hartley has shocked fans with a spectacular announcement: his fiancée is pregnant — with twins. The actor, who has quickly become one of the most beloved additions to the cast, confirmed the news in an emotional statement that has sent the entertainment world into a frenzy of congratulations, delight and disbelief.

The announcement reportedly came after months of secrecy. A source close to the couple revealed that the pair wanted to wait until the pregnancy reached a stable point before sharing the news with fans. But once they attended their latest ultrasound, everything changed. “Seeing both babies on the screen — it overwhelmed them,” the insider shared. “They knew then it was time to tell the world.”

A DREAM COME TRUE FOR THE ACTOR AND HIS SOON-TO-BE BRIDE

According to friends, Hartley and his fiancée, event planner Elise Marlin, had always hoped for a family — but twins were beyond their wildest dreams. The couple, who got engaged just last year, have been floating on air ever since learning they were expecting not one but two little ones. “Liam can’t stop smiling,” the insider added. “He keeps saying he feels like the luckiest man alive.”

The couple has not yet revealed the babies’ genders, though Hartley hinted that they do know and are “keeping something special up their sleeves for fans” in the coming months. This small detail has already fuelled a frenzy of speculation online, with viewers wildly guessing whether the Bay’s newest babies will be two boys, two girls, or one of each.

SUMMER BAY CAST ERUPTS WITH CONGRATULATIONS

Back in the inner circle of the long-running soap, the cast reacted with pure joy. Several co-stars reportedly burst into applause when Hartley shared the news during a break in filming. One castmate immediately began organising a group gift, while another joked that they were already planning to “call dibs on babysitting duties.”

Producers have also expressed their excitement, noting that Hartley’s warm presence on set has made him a beloved member of the Home and Away family. While it’s unclear whether his real-life double baby surprise will influence future filming schedules, insiders say the production team has been “incredibly supportive.”

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

For Hartley, this moment represents more than just a milestone — it marks the beginning of an entirely new chapter, both professionally and personally. As congratulations pour in from around the country, fans have been united in their happiness for the actor who has won them over with his charm both on and off the screen.

With two bundles of joy on the way, the excitement is only just beginning. And if early reactions are anything to go by, the world is already eagerly awaiting the arrival of Summer Bay’s newest — and tiniest — stars.