EastEnders star Shane Richie has revealed he wants to adopt a child – after becoming a father for the fifth time.

The actor, who plays Albert Square’s Alfie Moon, wants to expand his brood even further after adding daughter Romalie to his family two months ago.

And he told Hello! magazine that he and wife Christie were “serious” about adoption.

“We certainly would do it,” Mr Richie said. “We were talking about looking into it at Christmas so we can spend some quality time with Romalie this summer.

“There’s enough love in this house and enough room and I think we could give a kid a chance who may not necessarily otherwise get a chance. We are definitely up for it.”

The couple showed off their new baby for the first time in the magazine.

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