Coronation Street actress confirms exit with an emotional Instagram post

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by Alex Ross |
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Helen Flanagan is due to welcome her second child into the world this year

Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan announced she was expecting her second childwith her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair back in December. With fans wondering what the news would mean for her on-screen character, the actress has now revealed she will be temporarily leaving the show next month.

Helen, who plays the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap, shared a photo of herself with her on-screen mum Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) to her Instagram page.

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Showing off her growing baby bump, Helen revealed to fans that it is her last month on set, with the actress set to take time off for maternity leave. Admitting she would love to return at some point, Helen wrote: "Love this pic we took the other day on set, love this lady💗 xxx

"My last month @coronationstreet before my maternity leave going to miss everyone so much especially my screen mum and sister @brookelevivincent 💗 definitely want to return as Rosie just not sure when that will be 👶❤️xxx"

Helen Flanagan and onscreen mum Sally Webster
©Instagram / hjgflanagan

Fans were quick to comment on the photo wishing her luck, with some begging her to return to the cobbles.

One user wrote: "You are coming back?! You have too. You are so so funny my favourite."

Someone else said: "Yes please come back to the street, you are fantastic and will be missed!"

Another added: you your absolutely hilarious/brilliant in coronation street! Me and my mam love ya!😍🙌 All the best with the new baba❤"

Even Sally Dynevor (who plays her onscreen mum Sally Webster) commented: "Will miss you so much. Love you loads xxxx"

Coronation Street Rosie Webster Helen Flanagan
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Helen first announced she was expecting her second child back in December 2017. Speaking to OK! Magazine about their happy news, Helen's boyfriend Scott said: "It was a little bit of a surprise. I was away in Dubai with my family.

"Helen couldn't come as she was filming. She found out on a Thursday but had to wait until I got home five days later to tell me."

Helen then added: "I did three more tests just to make sure it was correct! I had a very strong feeling I was pregnant, so I wasn't surprised."

Helen Flanagan
©Instagram / hjgflanagan

The happy couple have been dating since 2009 and welcomed their daughter Matilda into the world in June 2015.

After a five year break from Corrie, Helen returned to the soap last year, following her original stint from 2000-2012. As well as Coronation Street, Helen has appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Holby City.

Helen and Scott's second baby is due to arrive later in the year.

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