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'EastEnders' actor 'welcomes baby girl'

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Neil McDermott aka 'Ryan Malloy' in EastEnders

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EastEnders actor Neil McDermott and his wife have reportedly celebrated the birth of a baby daughter.

McDermott - Ryan Malloy in the BBC soap - and his wife Michelle welcomed Arabella Betsy - who weighed 7lb 9oz - yesterday, Hello reports.

The magazine quoted the actor as saying that he was "absolutely delighted" by the new arrival.

Last month, the 30-year-old admitted that neither he or his wife would be watching the Albert Square drama's controversial baby-swap storyline on New Year's Eve.
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