James Bye: EastEnders' Martin Fowler star has introduced his third child to the world (Image: OK • WENN)
James Bye and his wife Rebecca have introduced their third child to the world after an “emotional” birth on February 20. The EastEnders regular, who has played Martin Fowler since 2014, and his spouse of seven years are now the proud parents to another little boy. The 35-year-old was the first to hold 7lb 11oz Hugo after jumping into the birthing pool and catching the newborn. The couple struggled to conceive as Victoria suffers from endometriosis, however they confirmed they were expecting back in October.
I felt a big splash and James Bye was next to me in the birthing pool
Rebecca Bye
Discussing the birth in this week’s OK! Magazine, the mother-of-three stated: “I said to James: ‘Please help me!’
“I felt a big splash and James was next to me in the birthing pool.” James commented: “Being the first to hold Hugo made me so emotional.”
Victoria continued: “We both sat there sobbing with happiness, holding him in the birthing pool.”
The small screen favourite said he and his partner “feel closer” after having three children, stating: “If you’re not a
