 Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp has announced she's expecting her first baby with Nikesh Patel. The couple made the announcement on Instagram with pictures from a professional photoshoot, which Nikesh captioned: 'Some news.' In the snaps, Nicola looks glowing in a bright pink dress as she cradles her growing bump, while Nikesh beams standing next to her. The TalkTV presenter was flooded with congratulatory messages from her loved ones, with one remarking: 'I mean – this bubba is going to be gorge xx CONGRATS.' 'Great song, great belly, great cream ensemble, great couple❤️,' another commented, while a third added: 'OH WOW!! Congratulations you lovelies!!; Nicola, who played Nicola Rubinstein in Corrie until 2018 and again briefly in 2019, announced her engagement to Nikesh, 38, in January. Nikesh has starred in projected including Indian Summers, Starstruck and the mini-series Four Weddings and a Funeral. He and Nicola have been dating since 2021, and they appeared together in the fifth series of Channel 4 reality show Celebrity Hunted earlier this year. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE : Coronation Street cancelled as ITV once again shakes up its schedule – here's when it'll be back){kind=link}
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Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp has announced she’s expecting her first baby with Nikesh Patel.
The couple made the announcement on Instagram with pictures from a professional photoshoot, which Nikesh captioned: ‘Some news.’
In the snaps, Nicola looks glowing in a bright pink dress as she cradles her growing bump, while Nikesh beams standing next to her.
The TalkTV presenter was flooded with congratulatory messages from her loved ones, with one remarking: ‘I mean – this bubba is going to be gorge xx CONGRATS.’