Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent, who plays the role of Sophie Webster in the popular ITV soap, has said her emotional goodbyes to her fellow cast mates, as she leaves the soap to give birth to her first child.
Brooke, who first announced she was expecting with her boyfriend Kean Bryan back in April, took to her Instagram page to share a super emotional video, showing the actress filming her last scene before her maternity leave.
The video shows her co-stars Jimmi Harkishin (Dev Alahan) and Samia Longchambon (Maria Connor) hugging the actress as she wrapped up her final scene, before the crew congratulated Brooke.
Alongside the emotional video, Brooke wrote, '😭😭 I can’t believe 15 years ago I came onto the street to play “Sophie Webster” and today I left to play my biggest role yet “Mummy” my amazing family at Coronation Street I am going to miss you all so much💛 thank you for always looking after me, for keeping me on the straight and narrow and for letting me get away with murder over the years.' [sic]
As well as sharing the cute video, mum-to-be Brooke also shared snaps of some treats her boyfriend Kean Bryan had purchased for her. She added, 'Also @kean8 for making my last day extra special coming home to the best treats!! I really am super lucky!! 💛.' [sic]
Brooke's Corrie co-stars were quick to comment on her post, wishing her well throughout her pregnancy journey.
Tina O'Brien, who plays the role of Sarah Platt, wrote, '😢😢😢😢😢😢 it’s not going to be the same without you!!!! Can’t wait to hear all about your mummy adventures, you’re going to be an incredible mum 😘😘😘😘😘😘'. [sic]
Former Corrie star Ryan Thomas added, 'Wow crying here 😢,' with Samia Longchambon writing, 'Awww we will miss you so much Brooke! Well done on getting through today! 💕😭😘 Xx'. [sic]
Swipe through to see which other celebs are expecting babies in 2019:
Celebrities expecting babies 2019 - slider with cover pic
1 of 12Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Sherlock actor and his theatre director wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their third child together in March 2019. Although neither of them have officially confirmed the news, Sophie is thought to have had her dress custom-made to accommodate her baby bump.
2 of 12Gary Beadle and Emma McVey
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle and his model girlfriend Emma McVey announced that they're expecting their second child together in June 2019, 18 months after welcoming son Chester! Taking to Instagram, Gaz shared a photo of the baby scan with the caption, 'BABY NO 2 ud83dude2eud83dude2eud83dude2e WE MUST BE MAD.... joking wow so nice to finally let everyone know baby no 2 will be with us later this year and I am SOOOOOOOO EXCITED Chester changed my life and now to give him a brother or sister is just amazing I was so nervous with Chester but now it's just excitement... @emma_jane1392 ud83dudc99❤ufe0f.' [sic]Emma also shared the photo, writing, 'We can finally share our amazing news. Baby number 2 on the way ❤ufe0fud83dudc76ud83cudffc I'm so excited for Chester to have a brother or sister and make our house a little bit more crazy! ud83dudc36ud83dudc36ud83dudc76ud83cudffcud83dudc76ud83cudffcud83eudd30ud83cudffbud83eudd37ud83cudffb♂ufe0f @gazgshore.' [sic]The pair have since revealed they are expecting a little girl, making their family complete!
3 of 12Casey Batchelor
Casey Batchelor revealed in July 2019 that she's expecting her second child with fiancé Dane Goodson! The Celebrity Big Brother star, who welcomed first baby, daughter Florence, with Dane in May 2018, spoke to Closer magazine, "I'm going to have two babies 20 months apart… I can't quite believe it!" the 34-year-old said. "It'll be tough, but I'm going to ride the storm – we're just so thrilled we're having another baby."
4 of 12Anna Williamson
Congratulations are in order for Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson, who announced in July 2019 that she's pregnant with her second child!
5 of 12Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev
Countdown star Rachel Riley and her Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev announced their first pregnancy in May 2019. Rachel took to social media with a photo of herself cradling her tummy and a Countdown conundrum on the board which spelled out 'maternity'. She wrote, 'We're over the moon excited!'
6 of 12Lucy-Jo Hudson
Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson took to Instagram on 12th August 2019 to announce her pregnancy with new boyfriend Lewis Devine. Sharing a photo of a baby scan being held by Lucy-Jo, Lewis and Sienna Rae - her daughter with estranged husband Alan Halsall - Lucy-Jo wrote, 'This has been so hard to keep quiet ud83eudd2b but today was the day @lewisdevine and I got to tell Sienna the best news!!! We are 13 weeks pregnant and so very excited to extend our little family....'Sienna is so excited to be a big sister.... and Lew is ecstatic to become a daddy for the first time and I am so happy to be having another gorgeous baby! No other feeling like it ud83dudc97ud83dudc99 .' [sic]Lewis shared the same photo and wrote, 'I don't know how we've kept this quiet ud83dudc76ud83dude2c My gorgeous @lucyjo_hudson is 13 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be happier to become a Dad for the first time... seeing little siennas face this morning was unbelievable shes so excited and can't wait to become a big sister... We cant wait to meet little Baby Devine ud83dudc96ud83dudc99.' [sic]
7 of 12Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Just two months after announcing their engagement, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas announced they were expecting their first child together .
8 of 12Jamie and Rebekah Vardy
Former I'm A Celeb star Rebekah Vardy confirmed she's expecting her fifth child with her footballer husband Jamie Vardy. The new addition that's due early next year will be Rebekah's fifth biological child and Jamie's fourth.
9 of 12Melissa Suffield
Ex-EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield announced in September 2019 that she's expecting her first baby with fiancé Robert Brendan three months after announcing her engagement!
10 of 12Ola and James Jordan
Former Strictly Come Dancing couple Ola and James Jordan are expecting their first baby together! The couple, who have been married since 2003, have opened up about their fertility struggles and their happiness at becoming pregnant after going through IVF. They're thought to be due in March 2020.
11 of 12Millie Mackintosh
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh announced she was expecting her first child with co-star and husband Hugo Taylor in November 2019. At the time of the announcement, Millie also revealed she's expecting a baby girl.
12 of 12Storm and Ronan Keating
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting their second child together in 2020. The pair announced their lovely news on social media in November, writing, 'Another little Keating on the way ♥ufe0f'.
Brooke first announced she was expecting her first child back in April 2019, admitting to OK! Magazine, "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]
Earlier this month, Brooke attended her lavish baby shower with her close friends and co-stars, posting snaps on her social media accounts from the cute day.
Brooke and Kean's first child is expected to arrive in September. 👶
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