Baby number five on the way for Shane Richie and wife

Shane Richie had some happy – and surprising – news to share with HELLO! this week.

The EastEnders actor, 47, has revealed that he and his wife Christie are expecting their third child together.

The new arrival, a little girl, is due on April 27.

She will be Shane's fifth child – he has two sons, Shane Jr, 22, and Jake, 18, from his previous marriage to Coleen Nolen.

The small screen star and Christie, 31, are already parents to son Mackenzie Blue, four, and two-year-old Lolita Bell.

To read the full story, pick up this week's copy of HELLO!, issue number 1169.

Photo: � Rex

Monday April 4, 2011

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