Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has revealed she is expecting her second child. The actress, best known for her role as Lydia Chambers on the long-running soap from 2021 to 2022, shared the exciting news with fans on Instagram on Saturday.
Ryan, 33, who has been married to her partner, Dan Acraman, since September 2022, posted a series of photos proudly displaying her baby bump. The couple, who welcomed their first child, a daughter named Aurora, in April 2023, are now preparing to expand their family.
In her Instagram post, Ryan wrote, “Sleeps overrated anyway, here comes baby No.2,” accompanied by a red heart emoji. The heartwarming announcement quickly garnered attention from fans, family, and fellow celebrities.
Among the well-wishers was Ryan’s brother, Jack James Ryan, who played Jacob Hay on Coronation Street from 2021 to 2023. Jack expressed his excitement with a sweet comment: “Can’t wait to meet my new best mate.”
Glamour model Rhian Sugden also congratulated the couple, writing, “Here she issssss!” along with several heart-eyed emojis. Another fan chimed in, “Awhhh amazing, congratulations to you all,” with more red heart emojis.
The couple’s daughter, Aurora, celebrated her first birthday in April 2023, and her parents have frequently shared their joy on social media. Rebecca posted a touching tribute to her daughter on Instagram, saying, “The immeasurable joy and love you have brought into my life is something I will be forever thankful for. Your cheeky smile lights up every room, and I just love watching you grow and change every single day. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Happy 1st birthday my girl.”
Rebecca’s growing family already includes her brother, Jack, with whom she made history on Coronation Street. Fans were surprised to learn that Rebecca and Jack were siblings after she joined the ITV soap in 2022, 10 months after Jack’s debut on the show. Soap bosses were also unaware of their familial connection, a fact Rebecca previously revealed in an interview.
“It’s a dream come true to be working on the show at the same time, but it’s a total coincidence,” she said. “Nobody at Coronation Street had any idea. When I joined, I’d be talking to people and say, ‘Oh, yeah, my brother works here.’ And they’d go, ‘Really, who’s your brother? What? Jack!’”
Rebecca and Dan’s growing family is set to welcome another bundle of joy, much to the delight of their fans and loved ones.
