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Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman became a father for the first time when his fiancée Celinde Schoenmaker gave birth to a baby girl.
The actor, 35, who played Craig Harris in 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 November 30, 2024, our world exploded into Technicolor as we welcomed our daughter. Coco Beau Fleeshman, we love you beyond words. ‘
The Dutch actress, 35, also shared a video of three Christmas stockings hanging 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 friends and family, including fellow Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, who wrote: “Many congratulations guys.”
Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman became a father for the first time when 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 all of you beautiful ones. Welcome Coco!’ while TV presenter Laura Whitmore added: ‘Congratulations guys x’.
Richard announced he was becoming a father in August when he shared a photo of his pregnant fiancée. The couple got engaged in 2022 after four years of dating.
Celinde wrote a heartfelt caption when announcing her pregnancy.
She wrote: “We haven’t met you yet, but we’ve never been more in love.”
‘I don’t think Luna (the couple’s beloved cat) realizes that she won’t be the cutest one in the house for much longer. @rfleeshman there are so many new adventures ahead.’
Richard joined Coronation Street in 2002 at the age of 12, and four years later showcased his vocal talents when he won Soapstar Superstar in 2006, securing him £200,000 for his chosen charity. He left the soap opera that same year.
Since then, he has appeared in shows such as Midsomer Murders and Call The Midwife and is currently seen as Lieutenant James Brice in the sci-fi show The Ark.
Richard has also starred in 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 Christmas stockings hanging over a fireplace.
Richard, who played Craig Harris in Coronation Street, joined in 2002 and left in 2006.
The couple was inundated with good wishes from their friends.
Richard announced he was becoming a father in August when he shared a photo of his pregnant fiancée.
The couple got engaged in 2022 after four years of dating (pictured together in April 2019)
In addition to being well known on both stage and screen, Richard is a singer-songwriter.
The talented star even supported Elton John on the 2008 tour three times.
The actor’s Instagram shows him performing with Sting on a few different occasions.
In a video posted to his Instagram, he sings with Every Breath You Take singer Sting.
The actor captioned the post: “Tonight is the first trailer for ‘The Last Ship.’ This whole experience has been so rewarding and I loved watching this incredible cast that I work with bring these incredible songs and this beautiful book to life. Here’s to a great launch.
Richard’s mother is actress Sue Jenkies, who also starred on the soap as Gloria Todd in the 1980s.