BABY JOY Coronation Street star reveals she’s pregnant with first child three years after exit from soap
A CORONATION Street star has revealed she is expecting her first child – three years after bowing out of the ITV soap.
The actress debuted on the famous cobbles in 2019 before leaving in early 2022.
Kate Spencer portrayed Grace Vickers, a former love interest to Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell).
Taking to Instagram, the star revealed she is expecting her first child in real life.
She shared a photo of her holding a ultrasound photo as husband Paul kissed her cheek.
Kate captioned the post: “19 weeks of loving you, forever to go!
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“Hugely grateful, blessed and unbelievably excited to be welcoming the next generation of the Walkers into our family in March 2026.”
One follower commented: “Huge congratulations to you both, so happy for you!”
Another added: “Ah mate!! Massive congratulations to you both!! Great news!”
While a third penned: “Congratulations! Great news. So happy for you both.”
When Grace arrived in Coronation Street, she tricked Michael by passing off a friend’s baby as their daughter.
This was intended to punish Michael for past behaviour – although Grace’s deception soon unravelled.
The character later gave birth to her and Michael’s actual daughter, Glory, in 2021.
Meanwhile, Kate previously revealed how she was working a very normal job after her Corrie exit.
Shortly after her on-screen departure aired, it was revealed Kate had swapped the cobbles to work at Derby Theatre.
She landed a last minute role in Alex Wheatle’s novel adapted for stage Home Girl, while selling tickets at the box office.
“From working on the Box Office, to rehearsing on stage an hour later,” she said.
“I may have sweated through my leggings, but the smile says it all.
“A whirlwind couple of days but it was a joy to join the company of #HomeGirl for its run @derbytheatre.
“55 hours, 3 performances and a whole lot of love on that stage.
Last minute Covid cover – completed it mate.”
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It was not the first time Kate branched out from acting, working as an estate agent part-time during the Covid pandemic.
The star revealed she had turned to property to get some “regularity” in her life as her role on the soap quietened down.
