Coronation Street actressBrooke Vincent announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Kean Bryan back in April, and now, just weeks before her due date, Brooke's co-star cousin Ellie Leach has sent her a gushing message.
Posting a stunning snap of the pair to her Instagram account, Ellie, who plays the role of Faye Windass in the soap, wrote, 'Being able to watch you every step of the way through your pregnancy has been one of the most rewarding things in the world. It makes me realise what family means, and hopefully, one day, i can be as amazing as you are. I can’t wait to meet Baby B and see what chaos they will bring 🌈❤️'. [sic]
Brooke was quick to reply to her cousin, adding, 'Baby girl 😭💛 I love you 💛'. [sic]
After seeing the cute post, fans of Corrie were quick to comment on the photo, one user wrote, 'This is such a cute photo 💕', with another adding, '@brookelevivincent looks absolutely radiant!!!! And you both look incredible 💕', [sic]
Brooke, who has played the role of Sophie Webster on the popular soap since 2004, first announced she was expecting a baby back in April. Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, the actress said, "I'm beside myself with happiness." She laater 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]
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Just last weekend, Brooke hosted an incredible baby shower with her Corrie co-stars posting another of snaps from the event.
Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, shared a snap to her profile, showing herself cuddling up to Brooke, who can be seen cradling her baby bump. Lucy wrote, 'Baby b! We love you 💘 proud of this nuisance @brookelevivincent 🦋💘.
Although Brooke has never revealed her due date, the actresses first baby is expected around September time.
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