Former Coronation Street Star Paula Lane Announces Third Pregnancy

Paula Lane, known for her roles as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street and Ella Forster in Emmerdale, has announced she is pregnant with her third child, a baby boy due in December 2025. Paula and her husband Tom Shaw are already parents to Arthur, 10, and Penny, 9. She shared the news on Instagram with a baby scan photo and cards for her children reading "best big brother" and "best big sister," expressing that Christmas will be more magical this year. The announcement was met with warm congratulations from fans and co-stars including Lisa Riley, Danny Miller, Michelle Hardwick, and Samia Longchambon. Paula recently joined Emmerdale in January 2024 and portrayed the character Ella Forster, whose storyline ended in April 2025. This marks a joyful new chapter for the actress after the tragic exits of her characters in both soaps.