Actress shares first photos of newborn after secret pregnancy
ITV's The Bay acctress celebrates baby Pheonix's arrival with fans.
Georgia Scholes, known for her role as Erin Fischer in ITV’s hit drama The Bay, has secretly welcomed her second child. The actress, who kept her pregnancy under wraps, delighted fans with the surprise announcement and shared an adorable first photo from the hospital.
Taking to social media, Georgia introduced her newborn to the world with a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter). Revealing key details about her baby, she wrote: "Phoenix Ola Scholes-Karlinska. 23/03/2025. 8lb 11oz. 9:07pm. Surprise everyone."
The unexpected revelation sparked an outpouring of love from fans, who flooded the comments with congratulations. One follower expressed their shock, writing: "I had no idea you were expecting!! What a lovely surprise – huge congratulations and welcome to the world, baby Phoenix." Another added: "Oh my goodness, what a beautiful surprise! Sending you all so much love."
Georgia, 24, has been part of The Bay since joining in its third season, playing the role of Erin Fischer, the stepdaughter of DS Jenn Townsend. She previously managed to keep her first pregnancy a secret as well, only announcing the birth of her daughter, Thea, in December 2022. At the time, she shared the joyful news on Instagram, writing: "Thea Wioleta Scholes Karlinska. Our little secret. Today our lives changed forever, and we couldn’t love you any more."
Her partner, Bartek, was so excited about their first child that he even got Thea’s name tattooed on his neck before her birth. Now, just a year and a half later, Georgia has revealed that Thea has already stepped into the spotlight, making her television debut in The Bay alongside her mother. Sharing her excitement, Georgia posted: "In celebration, I thought I’d share why this season is so special to me—THEA made her television debut!!! It’s magical to think that during Season 4, she was in my belly, and now in Season 5, she’s here in person, part of the magic!"