Hollyoaks actors reveal they're pregnant with first child
The couple announced their happy news with a cute photo
Published 2nd Jun 2019 Last updated 2nd Jun 2019
Nadine Mulkerrin, who plays Cleo McQueen in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, took to Instagram to announce that she’s expecting her first child with co-star and real-life fiancé Rory Douglas-Speed who plays Joel Dexter.
The actress posted a sweet snap to her Instagram feed ahead of this weekend’s British Soap Awards to confirm she was five-months pregnant.
Clearly delighted with their news, Nadine, 25, captioned the snap, “That's us three ready for the @thebritishsoapawards.”
The post was also shared on Hollyoaks’ official Instagram account with the caption “BEST. NEWS. EVER.”
The star later showed off her blossoming bump on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards.
Taking to the red carpet, Nadine wore a semi-sheer shoulder-less floor-length gown by Nadine Merabi that accentuated her growing pregnancy tummy. The actress – who announced her engagement in December 2018 - shared a kiss with her husband to be on the red carpet as they celebrated the news.
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'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 💗💙 .' sic
Lewis shared the same photo and wrote, 'I don't know how we've kept this quiet 👶😬 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 💖💙.' sic
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
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Hollyoaks was named the Best Soap of the night at the British Soap Awards 2019.
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