Coronation Street actress, Kym Marsh, has announced that she is expecting a baby with Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas.

The pair announced the news today in a joint statement, saying they were “delighted” that Kym’s children David and Emily and Jamie’s son Billy will have a baby brother or sister.

“We are delighted to be able to announce that we are having a baby. All our family and friends are very excited at the prospect of a new arrival next summer,” they said.

The pregnancy will mean that Kym needs to take maternity leave from the ITV soap opera in summer 2009.