Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has revealed that he and his wife Emma Gleave are expanding their brood. The actor, who plays Steve McDonald in the popular soap, announced the news by posting a funny photograph on Twitter on Wednesday night.

After a stressful few months....myself and @emmagleave are excited to announce..... pic.twitter.com/jOeCXUyTuj

— simon gregson (@simongregson123) May 13, 2015

The couple, who have been married for five years, already have two sons together called Alfie and Harry. A number of Simon's past and present co-stars, including Catherine Tyldesley and Michael LeVell, congratulated them on their news.

@simongregson123 @emmagleave oh my god!!!! Yeyyyy!!!! Congrats kids!! Awesome news!! Xxx — Catherine Tyldesley (@Cath_Tyldesley) May 13, 2015

@simongregson123 @emmagleave great news, congratulations

— @Michael LeVell (@MichaelLeVell1) May 13, 2015

love you 2!!! This is just genius haha. Congratulations.... So happy for you both and your boys. xxx https://t.co/7E4j0pZOUk — Lucy-Jo Hudson (@LucyJo_Hudson) May 13, 2015

@simongregson123 @emmagleave congratulations!!! Haha!! X

— Georgia May Foote (@georgiafoote) May 13, 2015