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Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman has become a father for the first time as his fiancée Celinde Schoenmaker gave birth to a baby girl.
The actor, 35, who played Craig Harris on the ITV soap, took to Instagram on Friday to announce the birth of his daughter.
In a joint post, Celinde wrote: ‘At 8.08am On 30-11-2024 our world exploded into technicolor as we welcomed our daughter into the world. Coco Beau Fleeshman, we love you beyond words. ❤️’
The Dutch actress, 35, also shared a video of three Christma stockings hung over a fireplace along with a clip of her and Richard leaving the hospital with Coco.
Celinde is best known for her appearances in several West End productions including Les Misérables, The Phantom Of The Opera and Guys And Dolls.
The couple were inundated with well wishes from their friends and family including fellow Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley who wrote: ‘Huge congratulations guys’.
Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman has become a father for the first time as his fiancée Celinde Schoenmaker gave birth to a baby girl
The actor, 35, took to Instagram on Friday to announce the birth of his daughter
Kara Tointon wrote: ‘All the love to you all beautiful one. Welcome Coco!’ while TV presenter Laura Whitmore added: ‘Congrats guys x’.
Richard announced he was set to become a father in August as he shared a picture of his pregnant fiancée. The couple got engaged in 2022 after four years of dating.
Celinde wrote a heartfelt caption as she announced her pregnancy.
She wrote: ‘We’ve not met you yet, but never been more in love.
‘I don’t think Luna (the couple’s beloved pet cat) realises she’s not gonna be the cutest in the household for much longer. @rfleeshman so many new adventures ahead.’
Richard joined Coronation Street in 2002 at the age of 12, and four years later he showed off his vocal talents when he won Soapstar Superstar in 2006 which secured him £200,000 for his chosen charity. He left the soap that same year.
He has since appeared in shows including Midsomer Murders and Call The Midwife and he is currently seen as Lt. James Brice on sci-fi show The Ark.
Richard has also starred on the West End including Ghost: The Musical which was based on the film with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
The Dutch actress also shared a video of three Christma stockings hung over a fireplace
Richard, who played Craig Harris on Coronation Street, joined in 2002 and left in 2006
The couple were inundated with well wishes from their friends
Richard announced he was set to become a father in August as he shared a picture of his pregnant fiancée
The couple got engaged in 2022 after four years of dating (pictured together in April 2019)
As well as being well known on both stage and screen, Richard is a singer songwriter.
The multi-talented star even supported Elton John on tour in 2008 on three occasions.
The actor’s Instagram shows him performing with Sting on a few separate occasions.
In a video posted to his Instagram he is singing with the Every Breath You Take singer, Sting.
The actor captioned the post: ‘Tonight is the first preview of ‘The Last Ship’ this whole experience has been so rewarding and I’ve loved watching this incredible cast I get to work with bring these amazing songs and this beautiful book to life. Here’s to a great launching.’
Richard’s mother is actress Sue Jenkies who also starred in the soap as Gloria Todd in the 1980s.
