Coronation Street's Jack James Ryan's adorable reaction to co-star sister's baby news as he makes 'promise'

Former Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has shared his adorable reaction to becoming an uncle after her co-star sister announced the birth of her first child. The actor, who played Jacob Hay in the ITV soap until earlier this year, reshared his sister Rebecca Ryan's special post to his Instagram Story.

Rebecca, who played bunny boiler Lydia Chambers in thrilling scenes with Adam and Sarah Barlow in Corrie last year, shared an adorable picture as she revealed on Tuesday (May 2) that she had welcomed a baby girl before sharing her princess-inspired name.

The 31-year-old, who announced in December that she was expecting a baby with her husband Dan Acraman, shared: "Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl Aurora," next to a photo of her tiny bundle of joy lying on snuggly blankets.

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The post was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from Rebecca's former Corrie co-stars, followers and fans. Harriet Bibby, who plays Summer Spellman, wrote: "Congratulations Rebecca! She is absolutely beautiful!!" Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, gasped: "Omg. the cutest. so so happy for you."

And her brother Jack said: "My new best mate." But he also shared the wonderful news of the new addition to the family on his own Instagram Story. He shared Rebecca's post and wrote: "Never felt love like it." He then made a vow to his newborn niece, adding: "Promise to be the best uncle ever," alongside a face holding back tears emoji.

Back in December, Jack shared his joy at becoming an uncle when Rebecca announced she was pregnant. The former Shameless and Waterloo Road actress shared a gorgeous picture of herself on Instagram, showing off her blossoming baby