About one year later, Khalil has another milestone to celebrate she is expecting her second child.

It was announced in April 2022 that she was engaged to businessman Sam Restagno.

Before Khalil and Restagno got together, she was married to Stephen Hensley.

Christel Khalil smiling

She has one 13-year-old son from that first marriage.

In mid-June 2023, both Khalil and Restagno attended the 2023 Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco.

Khalil does not mention the baby on board in the post’scaption.

Christel Khalil smiling

Instead, she thanks the Monte-Carlo Television Festival and says, " Loved being there with this A team.

Lots of laughs, blisters on our feet, and ate enough croissants to supply a bakery.

See you next time," with a peace sign emoji.

Some commenters expressed surprise at the news, remarking that they had no clue Khalil was pregnant beforehand.

They commented on her Instagram post and said, “I knew it!

While Khalil is on maternity leave, the role of Lily may be temporarily recast with another actress.

If this happens, it wouldn’t be the first time Lily is played by someone else.

Davetta Sherwood replaced her in early 2006, but then Khalil returned to the soap that fall.