Corrie's Sam Aston announces he's going to be a dad 👶
The actor is expecting a baby boy
Coronation Street star Sam Aston, otherwise known as Chesney Brown, and his wife Briony have revealed that they are expecting a baby boy in September 2020. After the couple tied the knot back in May 2019, they quickly jet off to the Maldives where they shared some envy-worthy holiday snaps.
Speaking to OK!, Sam revealed his relief to be expecting just the one baby with Briony (for now), due to his loveable character Chesney Brown being famed for caring for his seven-month-old quadruplets on the show.
“I’m glad it’s not quads. One’s perfect and just enough for now!” the soap star told OK!
The news comes shortly after the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary, with the 25-year-old actor taking to Instagram to share the love, writing, 'Trying our hardest to relive the best day of our lives 😂 happy 1 year anniversary @yoga_with_briony thank you for all the beautiful and happy memories ❤' sic.
On the topic of Corrie, the actor told OK!, "The show’s been a massive part of my life for more than half my life – I’m looking forward to getting back in that kebab shop!” Well, luckily, we won't be waiting long as ITV announced earlier today that filming is set to resume on 9th June!
Check out some other celebs that are expecting babies in 2020!
Laura Woods and Adam Collard
Sports presenter Laura Woods and former Love Island star Adam Collard announced in July they are expecting their first baby together! The pair, who started dating last year, announced their news on Instagram.
Montana Brown and Mark O'Connor
Just 13 months after welcoming her first child into the world, a son called Jude, Love Island 2017 star Montana Brown announced she's pregnant with her second child with her fiancé Mark O'Connor. Montana announced her lovely news on Instagram, writing: 'Two under two let's go 👶🏽'.
Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy
Reality TV and soap star Stephanie Davis announced the lovely news in August that she's expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Joe McKalroy. Steph confirmed the news during an interview with OK! Magazine, where she confirmed the couple had been trying to conceive for two years, and had thought about IVF, before she fell pregnant naturally.
Steph is already a proud mum to her son Caben from a previous relationship with Jeremy McConnell.
Lucy Fallon
Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon announced in August that she's expecting her second child with her partner Ryan Ledson. Lucy shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing she's 20 weeks pregnant on 19th August. The couple are already proud parents to one-year-old son Sonny Jude.
Charlotte Dawson
Just weeks after discovering her husband Matthew Sarsfield had been sending inappropriate messages to another woman, reality star Charlotte Dawson announced the news she's expecting her third child. Sharing the shock news on social media, Charlotte told fans: 'Been keeping a little secret… I have some news to share with you all amongst the negative here's the positive a beautiful beltin bun in the chuffin over, baba number 3 💙💗'. (sic)
Charlotte Crosby
Reality star Charlotte Crosby announced in September she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Jake Ankers. The couple are already proud parents to their daughter Alba Jean. Charlotte and Jake announced their lovely news with a cute video on Instagram.
Lacey Turner
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner announced at the end of September that she's expecting her third child with her husband Matt Kay. Lacey shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a photo of her two kids holding a baby scan. She wrote: 'Aren't we lucky …..'. (sic)
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli MozzI
Princess Beatrice announced at the start of October she's expecting her second child with her husband Edoardo Mapelli MozzI. In a statement Buckingham Palace said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
Edoardo is also a proud dad to his eight-year-old son Wolfie.
Oritsé and Kazz Williams
JLS singer Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz announced in October they are expecting their first child together.
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child with her husband Cooke Maroney, with the pair already sharing their two-year-old son, Cy. The news was confirmed to Vogue in October by a representative for the actor.
Sophie Hinchliffe (Mrs Hinch)
Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, announced at the start of November that she's expecting her third child with her husband Jamie. The influencer shared the news on social media, writing: "Heaven was too far to visit, so you sent us a special gift from up above. I have no doubt you sent him to us Dad, to fill our hearts with so much love"🪽ILYD 💙Ronnie and Lennies Baby Brother. Our Baby Boy No.3 🙊 Joining us in 2025. The 3 Musketeers 💙💙💙 Bring on the absolute carnage boys @mrhinchhome 😉'. (sic)
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
On 11th November, Megan Fox announced she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The actress is already a proud mum to three children with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Machine Gun Kelly is also a proud dad to his daughter Casie, with his ex-partner Emma Cannon.
Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria
After welcoming their baby girl Beau in October 2022 and getting married for real during Christmas 2023, Married At First Sight 2021 stars Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria announced in November 2024 that they are expecting their second child together!
Arabella Chi
Love Island star and model Arabella Chi announced in early December that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Billy Henty. Arabella announced she's due in May 2025.
Joss Stone
In December 2024, singer Joss Stone revealed she was expecting her fourth child, just weeks after adopting a newborn. Saying in the post 'shocked is an understatement', she told fans... 'nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!! Maybe we should call the 'less is more tour the preggo tour 😆 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' (sic).
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright
Actress Michelle Keegan and reality star Mark Wright announced at the end of December 2024 that they are expecting their first child together! The pair, who got married in 2015, revealed the news in a cute Instagram post where Michelle displayed her growing bump on a beach.
Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Former Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock and his wife Emma Louise Connolly announced on New Year's Eve they are expecting their second child together! The pair shared the news on Instagram with a cute video, writing: '2024, thank you for the greatest gift ever! Our hearts and hands are gonna be fuller than ever in 2025, and we couldn't be more excited! Sending love and wishing you all the happiest of New Years. Yeah Baby! ❤️'. (sic)
Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright
'Lose Control' singer Teddy Swims and his girlfriend, fellow singer Raiche Wright, announced in January they are expecting their first child together. The pair shared this photo on Instagram, writing: 'We can't wait to meet you baby 🤍✨'. (sic)
Congratulations to the happy couple! ❤️