Nicola Thorp announces pregnancy in adorable Instagram post

| Live News Reporter Published September 13, 2026 1:56pm Updated September 13, 2026 1:57pm Nicola Thorp shared her exciting baby news on social media (Picture: WireImage) Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp is expecting her second child with her husband, Nikesh Patel, and announced it adorably. For over two years, Nicola played Nicola Rubinstein on Coronation Street, the daughter of Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre). Sharing a photo of herself in a green gown with a baby bump, she wrote: ‘Sparking pregnancy rumours…’ The touching photos showed Nicola beaming as she held her baby bump. Other photos included her husband, Nikesh, and her young daughter kissing her belly. The happy couple have been flooded with well wishes. Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris, commented: ‘Congratulations lovely!’ Carol Vorderman said: ‘Mahoosive congratulations missus xxx’ Dermot O’Leary commented a heart in support of the family’s new addition. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. In August 2024, Nicola married fellow actor Nikesh Patel, seven months after they welcomed their first child together. The couple also share a young daughter (Picture: Getty) Nikesh has starred in Channel 4 drama Indian Summers, Hulu miniseries Four Weddings, as well as BBC sitcom Starstruck and thriller The Devil’s Hour. Announcing the birth of their daughter in January that year, Nicola posted on social media: ‘Everything they say about birth being a rollercoaster of emotions is true. ‘We’re shattered and smitten and everything in between.’ Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Coronation Street star’s ‘incredible’ friend, 47, dies suddenly The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.