EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith is 'dating' Emmerdale's Amy Walsh

Toby Alexander-Smith is thought to be dating Amy Walsh, a star from EastEnders' rival soap Emmerdale.

The actor, who plays killer Gray Atkins in EastEnders, and Amy, known for playing Tracy Shankley in Emmerdale, were pictured on the red carpet at the opening night of A Christmas Carol in London on Monday evening.

They looked very cosy as they posed for photos together, with Amy, 33, looking stunning in a pink coat, black leather trousers and matching stilettos.

Her rumoured boyfriend, 30, was dapper in a check blazer, navy waistcoat and white shirt, which he teamed with black jeans and a pair of smart brown boots.

Toby and Amy reportedly began dating after meeting through mutual friends.

Last night was the first time they've been seen together.

A source told The Sun : "It's early days but they really like each other.

"They're both very busy with packed work schedules at opposite ends of the country, but they try to spend as much time together as they can."

The Mirror has contacted reps for Amy and Toby for comment.

Amy got engaged to Bradley Jaden in February 2017 but they split in April 2018.

Within weeks he had moved on with his Wicked co-star Olivia Kate Holding, it's claimed.

Amy, who is the sister of Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, has played Tracy in Emmerdale since 2014.

Meanwhile, Toby stars as Gray, who recently murdered his wife Chantelle, in EastEnders.