Nicola Thorp announced she is expecting her second baby during Friday's episode of This Morning, prompting congratulations from hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
During the October 2 instalment of the ITV show, the panel was discussing headlines with Gyles Brandreth when the news came to light. Alison Hammond said: "It's been a pleasure, you know what's been the weirdest thing? Discovering your news," to which Nicola replied: "Oh yeah, I'm pregnant!"
Name suggestions pour in
Dermot O'Leary offered his congratulations, while Gyles Brandreth asked if the panel could suggest baby names. Nicola confirmed she was "looking for a girl's name," and Gyles suggested it should begin with N "because she's Nicola."
The This Morning contributor shared that her husband and daughter's names also begin with the letter N. Alison suggested Nicki, Dermot floated Niamh, and Gyles proposed Natalia, adding: "You can make it Nat, you know. Nat Thorp Patel." Alison then mentioned that viewers could send in name suggestions to the show.
Social media announcement
Nicola, a regular on This Morning, told the panel: "Any N names would be much appreciated, guys." The former Coronation Street star had announced her pregnancy on Instagram on September 12 with pictures showing her baby bump, captioned "Sparking pregnancy rumours…"
Fans and celebrities responded to the news. This Morning's Dr Nighat wrote: "Ooooh Wowsers!!! Massive congratulations! You guys are adorable." Sian Welby commented: "Love these pics!! Congrats!!" Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver added: "V exciting. I know my goddaughter will make the best big sister," and Carol Vorderman said: "Mahoosive congratulations missus xxx"
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10.
