Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson faces a possible baby dilemma as his wife is expecting their baby later this month, potentially clashing with the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

The couple are expecting the baby on September 25 and the BBC dance show launches this weekend (September 7).

When asked what he would do if the baby arrived on a day of a live show, Dawson said: "I don't know. Cry, hide, run away... holiday."

He joked: "Obviously, I want to be there for the birth of my baby. But I've had a word with the missus and we're going to have it early."

Speaking about his busy schedule in the autumn, the soap star said: "Strictly is the biggest challenge that I've ever had and I want to throw myself into it.

"Somewhere along the way I want to make time for the studio and get myself whipped into shape."

The Strictly launch show, which features the celebrities meeting their pro partners for the first time, kicks off on Saturday at 6.50pm on BBC One.