Overview
- Speaking on the latest On the Sofa episode on Feb. 16, the Coronation Street actor confirmed the pregnancy and said they will wait until birth to learn the baby's gender.
- Hanni announced the news on Feb. 14 with an Instagram video shot at Grantley Hall, captioned with the June 2026 due date.
- Coronation Street colleagues including Julia Goulding, Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment posted public congratulations following the reveal.
- Shepherd joked on the podcast about the 'ballsy' idea of naming the baby David, echoing his long-running character on the ITV soap.
- The couple married in July 2025 at Manchester Cathedral with a reception at Halle St Peter's, and Shepherd has three children from previous relationships.