TRIC Awards: Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden says pregnant wife Charley Webb 'is ...

They announced they were expecting their third baby together in a sweet family snap posted on Instagram last month.

And Matthew Wolfenden revealed his pregnant wife Charley Webb is doing 'really well' after battling morning sickness as he attended the TRIC Awards at Grosvenor House in London on Tuesday.

The Emmerdale actor, 38, spoke to MailOnline about the 31-year-old's cravings for salt and vinegar crisps, his hopes for a girl and how his recent grooming storyline affected him when he came home to his two sons. 

Proud husband: Matthew Wolfenden revealed his pregnant wife Charley Webb is doing 'really well' after battling morning sickness in an exclusive chat with MailOnline (pictured with son Buster, eight, in 2017)

Proud husband: Matthew Wolfenden revealed his pregnant wife Charley Webb is doing 'really well' after battling morning sickness in an exclusive chat with MailOnline (pictured with son Buster, eight, in 2017)

He said: 'I'm really excited about the baby. I can't wait. Charley's doing good, her sickness has stopped. She's craving salt and vinegar crisps. 

The father-of-two added: 'Of course I'd love a girl but I would love a boy too.'

Matthew also discussed how him playing a pivotal role in the harrowing grooming storyline on the ITV soap has affected him. 

'When you're doing a storyline like I'm doing, it's quite hard to come home and rid your mind of everything you've been doing that day. It's so emotional. The best thing is being able to come home and be with those kids.'  

Baby on board: Last month, Charlie, who also stars in Emmerdale, announced her pregnancy news alongside Matthew and their two sons; Buster, eight and Bowie, three

Baby on board: Last month, Charlie, who also stars in Emmerdale, announced her pregnancy news alongside Matthew and their two sons; Buster, eight and Bowie, three

Back in December, the soap turned dark when Maya Stepney (Louisa Clein) groomed Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant).  

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