Coronation Street star Sair Khan has announced that she is pregnant with her first child following a ‘difficult year’.
The actress, who plays Alya Nazir in the ITV soap, took to Instagram to share the happy news and express the couple’s excitement amid the challenges they have faced.
‘Hello,’ she began, addressing her 278k followers. ‘It’s been a little while since posting on here which has been a real mix of emotions.
‘With all that is happening in the world it didn’t feel like the right time to share but we also know it’s okay to keep hope and pray for peace whilst acknowledging that we feel blessed and grateful.’
She continued by giving a health update for boyfriend Nathan Chilton, who is currently undergoing treatment for a tumour, before revealing their lovely news.
‘We’re so excited for the arrival of Baby Chilton in Spring 2024’ (Picture: Instagram / Sair Khan)
‘Last year was a challenging time for us both with Nathan’s chondroblastoma surgery on his pelvis. It’s been a long road to recovery and still has many obstacles ahead as we deal with the spread of the tumour to his lungs.
‘Life can be difficult and there’ll always be challenges to face but there are also important lessons to be learnt and gifts to be cherished.
‘We’re so excited for the arrival of Baby Chilton in Spring 2024.’
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Sair’s Corrie co-stars were quick to rush to the comments to share their congratulations, with Amy Barlow star Elle Mulvaney writing: ‘Congratulations!’
Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan said: ‘Woo hoo!!!!! Congratulations.’
Former Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon alos shared her well wishes, adding: ‘Oh darling I’m so so happy for you.’
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Kym Marsh, who played Michelle Connor until 2019 also wrote: ‘Oh this is beautiful news. Sending you both lots of love.’
Sair and Nathan began dating in 2020 after meeting through a mutual friend, and have remained ‘head over heels’ for each other ever since.
Their new bundle of joy is due to arrive next Spring, and we wish them all the best!
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Sair’s lovely news comes as boyfriend Nathan Chilton is undergoing treatment for a tumour which has spread to his lungs.