Home and Away favourite Ethan Browne has been keeping a low profile between filming blocks — but the beloved actor has suddenly found himself at the centre of heart-warming headlines after his wife surprised fans with a major announcement while they were holidaying in Paris.

Sources close to the couple say the pair had planned the romantic European escape as a rare break from Ethan’s demanding shooting schedule, but their trip quickly became something far more memorable: his wife revealed she is pregnant with their second child.

The announcement came quietly — and very them. While taking in a sunset view near the Eiffel Tower, Ethan’s wife shared a candid photo and a brief caption confirming the exciting news. Within minutes, the post sent fans into a frenzy. According to insiders, even some of Ethan’s colleagues on Home and Away didn’t know the couple had been trying for another baby, making the reveal a genuine surprise across the board.

Friends say the couple have been “over the moon” ever since discovering the news, and Paris simply felt like the perfect place to let the world in on their joy. One source describes the moment Ethan found out as “beautiful and emotional,” explaining that he’s been glowing with pride throughout their travels. “He’s so hands-on as a dad already,” the insider says. “He couldn’t wait to experience all of it again.”

The pair have reportedly spent the past week wandering through the romantic city, enjoying slow mornings at cafés and long walks along the Seine — a stark contrast to the high-stakes drama viewers are used to seeing Ethan wrapped up in on screen. Those close to him say this quieter European interlude has arrived at “the perfect time” as he prepares for another intense filming block once he returns to Australia.

Fans are already speculating about how the new arrival might influence Ethan’s schedule, but sources stress that he is committed to staying on the show. Production insiders say the series has a long history of supporting cast members through major personal milestones, and everyone is “thrilled” for the Browne family.

What has made the news even sweeter for fans is the rare glimpse into Ethan’s private world. Known for keeping his family life largely out of the spotlight, his wife’s announcement has been one of the very few times the public has seen such a personal update from the pair. The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans flooding social media with congratulations and well-wishes.

As the couple continue their Paris escape — reportedly their last holiday as a family of three before the new baby arrives — those close to them say they’re savouring every moment. “It’s a really special chapter for them,” a friend reveals. “This trip will always be remembered as the place where their next adventure truly began.”

With Ethan set to return to the Bay soon, fans can expect his on-screen intensity to continue — but off-screen, it’s clear that the actor has even more to celebrate than viewers ever realised.