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Nicola Thorp and Nikesh Patel Expect Second Child

A joint Instagram maternity shoot that included their young daughter drew widespread celebrity congratulations, highlighting Thorp’s public profile as a presenter and campaigner.

Overview

  • Nicola Thorp and her husband Nikesh Patel announced they are expecting their second child in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, sharing a set of professional maternity photos.
  • The photos included their daughter kissing Thorp’s baby bump and prompted immediate congratulations from colleagues and celebrities such as Oti Mabuse, Carol Vorderman and Corrie co-stars.
  • Thorp rose to fame on Coronation Street and now works as a broadcaster and commentator, and coverage noted her history of public campaigning on gender equality and online abuse.
  • The couple began their relationship in 2021, married in summer 2024 and already welcomed a daughter in January 2024, who will become an older sibling.
  • No further details about the pregnancy, including a due date, have been shared and press coverage so far has focused on the announcement and public reaction rather than medical or scheduling information.