Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has confirmed her future on the soap after announcing she's pregnant with her second child. The actor, who plays fan favourite Bethany Platt, shared that she's expecting her second child with partner Ryan Ledson earlier this week, and that they're "halfway there" to the baby's arrival.
In response to fans questioning what this means for Bethany and how long she'll have to leave the cobbles for, Lucy later wrote on her Instagram Story: "Lots of Corrie related q's - I won't be away for toooo long and I am returning after I pop the baby out."
To announce her second pregnancy, the soap star shared a sweet video to Instagram that shows her 18-month-old son Sonny Jude hugging the baby scan, while another clip sees Lucy cradling her growing bump.
Fans and fellow Corrie stars were quick to share their congratulations in the post's comments section, including Tanisha Gorey (Asha Alahan), Ellie Leach (Faye Windass) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster).
Lucy and Ryan previously welcomed Sonny in January 2023, announcing his birth on social media at the time with a sweet photo of the couple cradling their newborn and the caption: "Our beautiful boy."
Elsewhere, Lucy recently revealed that Bethany will take centre stage in a big new storyline later this year.
"Bethany has actually got quite a big storyline coming up within the next few weeks, few months," she told Digital Spy.
"It's going to be quite dramatic, quite emotional, which she should be used to right now! It's a good one for me to get my teeth into but it's going to be quite an emotional one for Bethany, playing into her insecurities. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out."
The Big Reveal: How Lucy Fallon Announced Her Pregnancy
Lucy Fallon is about to be pulling double mommy duty! The Coronation Street star, 28, is pregnant and expecting her second child with her boyfriend Ryan Ledson, 26, the couple sharing the exciting news in an adorable video featuring their 1-year-old son Sonny Jude.
The clip, shared on Monday and captioned "half way there," began with Fallon and Ledson sitting and reading a book with their toddler before it cut to a brief clip of Fallon cradling her baby bump as the track "To Build a Home" by The Cinematic Orchestra plays. The video then revealed little Sonny holding ultrasound images before cutting to show a positive pregnancy test.
The adorable video was flooded with congratulatory messages from Fallon's famous pals, including many of her Coronation Street co-stars. Tina O'Brien, who plays her on-screen mum Sarah Louise Platt, reacted with three hearts, while Tanisha Gorey, who stars as Asha Alahan, declared the announcement, "The best news EVER." Dee Dee Bailey actress Channique Sterling-Brown commented, "Yay!!! So excited for you and your gorgeous family." Meanwhile, Emmerdale stars Amy Walsh and Laura Norton also sent congratulations to the couple, with Walsh writing, "Awwww congratulations beautiful." Norton added, "Aw wow. Congratulations gorgeous."
Family Expansion: Lucy Fallon And Ryan Ledson's Journey To Parenthood
The little one on the way will be the second child for Fallon and Ledson, a midfielder for Preston North End. After sparking romance in 2020, three years after they first met through friends in 2017, per The Mirror, the couple welcomed Sonny Jude together in January 2023. They revealed in April that they were hoping to eventually expand their family, with Ledson telling ITV's Drama Queens, "maybe one more," the Daily Mail reported. Fallon, best known for playing Bethany Platt on the British soap opera, however, suggested "two."
Returning To The Cobbles: Lucy Fallon's Coronation Street Comeback
Fallon's pregnancy comes shortly after she made her big return to Coronation Street nearly four years after her character was last seen in Weatherfield. While news of her little one on the way was cause for celebration, it also left many wondering about her Coronation Street status, many wondering if she would once again leave the series. Responding to the questions, Fallon shared a photo from her dressing room, writing, "Lots of Corrie related Q's. I won't be away for toooo long and I am returning after I pop the baby out xx."
A Look Back: Lucy Fallon's Journey On Coronation Street
Lucy Fallon returned to Coronation Street last year to resume her role as Bethany Platt, after quitting the soap in 2020 after five years on screen. She made an explosive return and has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines since her comeback. While fans are excited for the new addition to Lucy and Ryan's family, they are also eager to see how Bethany's storyline will unfold in the coming months. The new baby will add another layer of complexity to Bethany's life, and it will be interesting to see how Lucy balances her role as a mother with her demanding career.
Keeping It A Secret: Lucy Fallon's Clever Pregnancy Disguise
Coronation Street favourite Lucy Fallon kept her pregnancy under wraps using some very clever tricks. The actress, 28, shared the happy news on Monday alongside a video featuring boyfriend Ryan Ledson and their son Sonny Jude, one. The Bethany Platt actress showed off her growing baby bump and wrote: "Half way there."
The TV star has been keeping her pregnancy a secret for over four months with some social media hacks. Lucy has been sporting a lot more baggy and oversized items of clothing in recent weeks. Last month the soap star partied with her fellow Corrie co-stars at their summer bash. Lucy wore a floaty and frilly khaki dress that cleverly hid her bump.
She captioned it: "Our summer sizzler!!!!!! So lucky to work with the best bunch of peeps." The Weatherfield star posed next to cast members Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley and on screen mum Tina O'Brien.
The telly star has been keeping fans updated with her life and took to her TikTok account to share a 'get ready with me' video. Lucy wore a large white t-shirt and only filmed from the top half as she carefully cropped her stomach out of the clip. This is not the first time that Lucy has uploaded videos from a clever angle. She has shared a number of photos of her sitting down with her arm in front of her belly. While other pictures include her posing at a table which blocks out her blossoming bump.
The star even addressed rumours of a second pregnancy just nine weeks ago when a friend placed their hand on her stomach. Lucy threw fans off in the comment section by saying: "No baby just a cup of the love." A follower has since commented under Lucy's post: "It appears she was fibbing!"
Lucy has been sharing a string of glam old photos from photoshoots rather than real time. She shared some incredible photos from her Fabulous shoot back in July. The actress usually keeps fans updated on her home life away from the cameras - but in recent weeks she's been suspiciously quiet. The cobbles favourite hasn't posted in three weeks. The star has remained off social media and only shared the odd, with her latest grid post being a sweet snap of her little boy.
Motherhood and Miscarriage: Lucy Fallon's Openness and Honesty
Lucy Fallon, best known for playing Bethany Platt, met Ryan through friends back in 2017, and had a baby together last January, a son named Sonny Jude. Ryan is a British professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Preston North End. Lucy previously quit Weatherfield in 2020 after five years, but returned last year. This year she appeared on reality series Drama Queens, alongside fellow Corrie stars Brooke Vincent and Ellie Leach. As well as sharing her highs, Lucy revealed on the show that before welcoming their son, she and Ryan, 26, tragically experienced a miscarriage when they first got together.
Speaking about her first scan, she said: "I didn’t expect anything to be wrong. That was one of the most difficult things me and Ryan have ever had to go through, and I think I really struggled with it after, because it felt like everybody sort of moved on. Everyone else’s lives sort of went back to normal, and I felt like I couldn’t."
Lucy previously told Ryan that she was keen to have a big family and would want at least three kids, but while Sonny is now in a better sleep routine she’s had a rethink. In an interview with The Sun on Sunday's Fabulous magazine just last month, she said: "I’ve changed my mind now. I couldn’t do it! My sister Laura has three – all boys, too. Maybe just one more. I do like being a young mum. I feel like I’m still 17, then I remind myself: ‘You are 29 this year!’ Having children changes things."
