Hollyoaks real-life couple Claire Cooper and Emmett Scanlan have announced that they are expecting their first child together.
Pregnant Claire, who played Jacqui McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, confirmed her exciting news on Instagram today alongside a sweet snap of herself cradling her bump.
Claire, 39, and fellow Hollyoaks actor Emmett, who played Brendan Brady in the serial drama, tied the knot in 2015 and are set to become parents later this year.
Confirming her pregnancy in a length post, the actress penned: “Feeling it all and so happy to share.
“I’ve been growing into a mama oh so quietly and discreetly, tip toeing a tightrope with the ebs and flows of pregnancy…finding the seclusion exactly what I/we needed to captain the last seven months together, so much joy, so many belly laughs, so much belly, so much morning sickness and moments of fear.
Hollyoaks actors Claire Cooper and Emmett Scanlan have announced that they are expecting their first child
“Experiencing this journey without too much noise around us allowing ourselves to be fully immersed into this reality we hold, giving us the time to adjust and feel but REALLY FEEL – to stop and listen, cutting out the hot noise shaped by other experiences whether they be good or bad, it’s allowed our journey to be deeply intimate and intuitive.
“We now feel our little person kicking and limbering up! and now we sit looking at each other wide eyed smiling nervously at the wonder, beauty and weirdness of what we are right now and what’s to come … holding this beautiful space and feeling so grateful.”
Unsurprisingly, Claire and Emmett’s Hollyoaks co-stars also rushed to send messages of support following her exciting announcement.
Steph Waring, who plays Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap, penned: “Congratultions Clare you will be an amazing mummy.”
Claire and Emmett confirmed their baby news with their fans on Instagram (Image: claire_e_cooper/Instagram)
Former Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, who played Theresa McQueen, added: “Claire this is wonderful! I’m so so so happy for you in fact I’m teary you are gunna be the best mum ever.”
Emmett, 41, also shared the same cute snap on his personal Instagram page with the caption: “Inside this angel another Scanlan stretches its horns..”
Emmett also has a teenage daughter Kayla from a previous relationship (Image: ITV)
Emmett, who is from Ireland, has a teenage daughter Kayla from a previous relationship, who often comes to stay.
Since leaving Oaks five years ago when Brendan was put in prison, Emmett has starred in drama series The Fall and recent Netflix drama Safe, as well as blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy.
Claire has made appearances in drama series From There to Here, In The Club and Love Lies & Records.
The couple, who met and fell in love on the soap, have given fans a glimpse in their lives over the years on Instagram – revealing their pets rule the roost
Discussing their beloved cats, Claire said in the past: “You roll out of bed and you can’t help but smile seeing such sweet, funny faces!”
Hollyoaks continues on Channel 4 on Monday at 6.30pm followed by a first look episode on E4 at 7pm
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
