Samia Ghadie and boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon expecting their first child together... two years after meeting on Dancing On Ice
They've been happily dating for two years since meeting on Dancing On Ice and now Samia Ghadie has revealed she and Sylvain Longchambon are expecting a baby together.
The Coronation Street actress, who has a daughter Freya with her ex-husband Matthew Smith, took to Twitter to reveal the exciting news on Thursday.
Samia, 32, wrote: 'Me and @slongchambon have some very happy news to share.. We are having a baby!! Freya can't wait to be a big sister later this year!'
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Baby on board! Samia Ghadie and Sylvain Longchambon are expecting their first child together, two years after meeting on Dancing On Ice
French champion skater Sylvian, 34, did not comment on the news but retweeted Samia's message.
Samia's co-stars, including Catherine Tyldesley and Paula Lane who recently welcomed children of their own, were quick to respond with congratulatory messages.
Catherine wrote: 'So thrilled for you guys!!! What a baby boom!!! J Awesome news!!! Love me @TP_PTfitness and Alfie xxx.'
Love at first skate? The pair met when they were paired together on Dancing On Ice
While Paula added: 'YEY! Massive congratulations, so thrilled for you. Huge love xxxxxxxxxx.'
The couple's pairing on Dancing On Ice two years ago sparked controversy, when Sylvain dumped his girlfriend at the time, actress Jennifer Metcalfe, soon after meeting Samia.
The dancer reportedly ended their relationship during a phone call after he had 'developed feelings' for Samia.
Jennifer also met her ex when she was partnered with him on the show two years prior, and at the time of being dumped was said to be 'in bits'.
While was appearing on the show, Samia's romance with former Coronation Street co-star Will Thorp had also quietly come to an end.
During the competition, she gushed in an interview with the Sunday Mirror's Celebs magazine: 'Sylvain is brilliant. He is so kind, patient and thoughtful.
'I can see how you'd end up in a relationship with your partner. You get to know each other intensely and there is a lot of trust.
'They ask you what you want in a partner and I said, someone nice, someone strong, someone patient and someone with a good sense of humour, and he's got all that.'
Overjoyed: Samia excitedly shared her baby news on Twitter on Thursday
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