Coronation Street star's transformations including Ryan Thomas' fitness overhaul

Lucy Mecklenburgh has given birth to her second child with fiancé Ryan Thomas. The star announced the news on Instagram as she shared a sweet photo of her newborn baby girl. Former TOWIE star Lucy, 30, announced the incredible news with a gorgeous black and white image of her little daughter in a white baby gro, along with some pink love hearts in the caption.

Former Coronation street star Chris Fountain has talked openly about his depression battle after he was axed from the soap in 2013, following a video emerging online of him rapping about women. Chris, 34, who has also appeared in Hollyoaks, played Tommy Duckworth from 2011 until his sacking, when the video in question surfaced, in which he rapped about rape. Some of the lines from the rap included: “I will **** anybody up in the worst way, rape a b***h on her birthday”.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has spoken out nearly 10 years after being axed from the show. The actor played Tommy Duckworth in the ITV soap from 2011 to 2013.

Fans of both ITV soap's have been getting used to their new schedules over the past few months but it's all change next week - just for one week only. Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be moved back to previous times.

Since her arrival on the cobbles five years ago, it hasn't been a quiet time for Abi Franklin or the actress that plays her. Sally Carman made her Coronation Street debut in the role of the former drug addict in 2017 a year after on-screen son Seb Franklin, played by Harry Visinoni made his first appearance.

Imran Habeeb has been seen trying to save his new wife Toyah in a first look clip of upcoming Coronation Street scenes. The preview clip, taken from next Wednesday's edition of the ITV soap, shows the lawyer desperately trying to get his wife out the wreck of their car.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton took to social media with a beautiful tribute to his co-star Sally Dynevor as she celebrated her birthday. The actor, best known for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, couldn't help but share some kind words about his friend as she marked turning another year older on Saturday (May 28).

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall was being flooded with comments after he shared a sweet snap with his rarely seen family members. While the actor has pretty much grown up on-screen having played Tyrone Dobbs for the best part of 24 years, he doesn't often show off his loved ones online.

Pregnant Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have shared that they're 'on standby' with their little girl set to arrive at any moment. In an adorable snap posted by Ryan, the two were in a lift where Lucy was cradling her bump, in a long multi-coloured dress and sunglasses. Ryan, who is also dad to daughter Scarlett from a previous relationship, was also wearing sunglasses, donning a white t-shirt and shorts as well as a snap-back cap.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas looked every inch the excited parents as they posed for one more family photo ahead of the birth of their new arrival.MORE: Lucy Mecklenburgh surprises Ryan Thomas as due date nears - 'Praying my waters don't break'Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the former Coronation Street star uploaded a sweet snapshot of the couple with their son Roman, and Ryan's eldest child Scarlett. "The next time we have this picture there will be a little baby girl [heart emoji]," remarked Ryan.WATCH: Lucy Mecklenburgh works out during first pregnancyLucy added: "Last time we will be together as just a 4! Just realised you will soon be outnumbered @ryanthomas84 [two blue emojis and three pink emojis]." [sic]The actor's fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Gorgeous family picture [heart emojis]."Another remarked: "Stunning family… Lucy looks so happy and relaxed - I couldn't even pretend to look relaxed for the gram… I was full on moody."Exclusive: Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas reveal gender of their second babyREAD: Lucy Mecklenburgh shares new update on son Roman after emergency hospital dashA third post read: "Awww can't wait to see baby girl and beautiful family photo all of you together." A fourth person stated: "Sarah's daughter is growing so lovely.

Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas is back on our screens this week, as a contestant on sporty reality show The Games, where he’ll be running, cycling and diving in competition against fellow celebs. But if you think that sounds tough, spare a thought for his partner of four years, Lucy Mecklenburgh, who’s due to give birth any day now. Ryan, 37 – who is already dad to 13-year-old Scarlett from his relationship with Tina O’Brien, and Roman, two, with former TOWIE star Lucy, 30 – tells heat about choosing between live filming or a live birth…She’s due on 22 May, yeah.

Lucy Mecklenburgh hilariously revealed that fiancé Ryan Thomas had suffered a second unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on Thursday's episode of ITV's The Games.Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 30, who sweetly surprised her husband-to-be in the audience, shared a picture of Ryan's, 37, ripped shorts following the live track cycling race in the Velodrome, where he finished in first place and had a nasty fall off his bike. It comes after Ryan was left red-faced on Tuesday's episode of The Games after his yellow swimming trunks slipped off during his dive.

Lucy Mecklenburgh reassured The Games viewers after fans thought she had given birth. The former The Only Way is Essex star is currently heavily pregnant with her and Ryan Thomas ' second child.

Ryan Thomas has shared his main 'worry' about appearing on The Games following the second live show. The former Coronation Street star has joined 11 other celebs in going out of their comfort zone to compete in a series of Olympic-style events.