Hollyoaks actress Nadine Mulkerrin is expecting her second child with co-star Rory Douglas Speed.
The 28-year-old star, who plays Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, shared the happy news on Christmas Day with a sweet snap of their two-year-old son Reggie.
A sweet snap of Reggie was shared on Instagram with him holding an ultrasound of his sibling.
Mesmerised by the imagine of being an older brother as he sat in front of the Christmas tree, Cleo quipped in her caption: ‘This better not be my only gift mum.
Unsurprisingly, Nadine’s sweet social media post caught the attention of her 493,000 followers, with some famous faces rushing to congratulate the star of her baby news.
I’m A Celebrity star Kadeena Cox said: “Awwwww.”
Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson added: “Whaaaaaaaat oh my lord! Congrats.”
Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe commented a series of red love hearts.
Rachel Adedeji penned: “My baby” with a series of crying emojis.
Nadine and fiancé Rory, 29, met on set of the Channel 4 soap, went public with their relationship in November 2017.
They got engaged a year later during a romantic trip to Amsterdam.
During a chat with OK! magazine, Rory admitted that he thought his wife-to-be was going to say no.
He confessed: “It was terrifying. I felt like I was on my knee for an eternity.
“I remember saying: ‘Go on, just say something!'”
The pair welcomed their boy into the world in October 2019 – now they’re adding another to their family.
Nadine revealed her previous pregnancy ahead of the British Soap Awards in 2019.
Rory, who has played Joel Dexter in the the long-running saga since 2016, told fans when Reggie was born: “Welcome to the family wee Reggie Speed 15.8.19
“We love You man. So proud of Nadine, I didn’t think I could love her any more but my heart is bloody bursting! She was amazing throughout her labour. Women are seriously Superhuman x”
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Nadine shared her own picture with her new born and gushed: “Reggie Speed. Your the coolest little dude we never knew we were missing in our lives! We love you so Much.
“Also Thank you to every incredible NHS worker we’ve come across at the Women’s. (Helen, Jordine, Amy, Amy) You’re all walking angels.
“Thank you so much for making one of biggest moments of our lives so extra special with care.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
