Lucy Fallon has announced the birth of her baby boy with footballer Ryan Ledson. The former Coronation Street actress had been quiet on Instagram after keeping her fans updated on her pregnancy journey.
On Friday Lucy, who played Bethany Platt in Coronation Street from 2015 to 2020, returned to social media after saying her son was "en route", with a hint that he may have arrived. She posted a photo of a bunch of blue and white flowers on her Instagram story.
Today (Sunday February 5) Lucy posted a sweet snap of herself and Ryan as she cradled their precious bundle of joy. "Our beautiful boy," she captioned the photo as she shared that he was welcomed into the world on January 30.
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The congratulations came pouring in, including from Lucy's Corrie pals. "How amazing- huge congratulations Lucy xx" wrote Leanne Battersby actress Jane Danson.
"Congratulations both of you.. gorgeous news Lucy," commented Samia Longchambon who plays Maria Windass. Catherine Tyldesley, who played Eva Price in the soap, told her: "So thrilled for you guys!!! Huge congratulations."
Mollie Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas, said: "Awww congratulations." And Helen Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster, typed: "So happy for you my beautiful friend."
Lucy, 27, from Blackpool, announced back in September that she was pregnant with her and Preston North End footballer Ryan's first child. She revealed she was already five months pregnant.
Lucy went public with Ryan in June 2021. Love blossomed for the couple during lockdown after they met on celebrity dating app Raya. In December the mum-to-be shared the news with OK! magazine that she was having a boy as she celebrated her impending arrival at a baby shower with her soap star pals, including Helen Flanagan, and 100 guests at the plush Shankly Hotel in Liverpool.
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