Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent has announced she's expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Kean Bryan.
Brooke, who has played the role of Sophie Webster on the popular soap since 2004, announced her happy news to OK! Magazine, admitting, "I'm beside myself with happiness." The actress later wrote on Instagram, '❣️'💫Sometimes, every once in a while, something happens that makes you believe in the true meaning of magic⭐️Our Baby B⭐️We are so excited to be your Mummy & Daddy💫❣️.' [sic]
The actress told the publication "I always worried it wouldn't happen for me – I'm beside myself with happiness. I've been playing songs to the bump and sometimes I sit and cry about how much I love my baby! I've always wanted to be a mum, so I'm really excited."
Speaking about her baby's gender, Brooke revealed she believes she's having a boy, but she's confirmed the couple aren't going to find out until the birth.
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Meanwhile, Brooke's lovely news comes just days after the actress celebrated her 15th year on Coronation Street.
Sharing a number of photos of herself on set over the years, Brooke told her Instagram followers, '⚡️‼️F I F T E E N Year's ago today was my first day at playing ”Sophie Webster” They cut off all my hair and gave me a fringe🙃Who would have thought all these years later I would still be there, making a nuisance of myself 😅1️⃣5️⃣‼️How time flies!! 🌈✨'. [sic]
Aww!
Brooke and Kean's baby is expected to arrive later in the year. 👶
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