Run out of dough! Hollyoaks stars Claire Cooper and Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close down their Chester bakery 'due to the current economic crisis'
Hollyoaks actors Claire Cooper and her husband Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close down their bakery - after running out of dough.
The couple, who played Brendan Brady and Jacqui McQueen in the hit Channel 4 show opened the Doughnut Whisperer in Chester last year, where the soap is set.
However, the pair have been forced to temporarily close down the business due to the current economic crisis.
Economic crisis: Hollyoaks stars Claire Cooper and her husband Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close down their Chester bakery - after running out of dough
A message posted on the firm's website on Friday said: 'It's with a heavy heart that we will be closing our doors, due to the current economic crisis that the UK is facing.
'Unfortunately it has forced our hand to step back. We've met incredible customers along the way….which always makes a decision such as this so much harder.'
The announcement comes months after Claire said opening the shop was a 'dream come true'.
Treats: The announcement comes months after Claire said opening the shop was a 'dream come true'
Speaking to Cheshire Live: 'We always dreamed of opening up a small drop in shop, somewhere cosy and inviting, a place where you can swing by and stock up on your doughnuts for the weekend so it's great to have achieved that dream.
'Like all new businesses we have had to find our groove and there are always complications along the way, but we're proud to have overcome any that have presented themselves.'
In July the couple announced that they were expecting their second child together.
The pair took to their respective Instagram accounts on Tuesday evening to confirm their jovial news.
The couple, who already share a 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan, shared a snap of Claire posing in a field as she showed off her blossoming baby bump.
Closure: The couple posted a message to the businesses account on Friday
Congratulations The coupe announced in July that they were expecting their second child together
Baby: Irish actor Emmett, 43, and his wife Claire, 41, both took to their respective Instagram accounts to confirm their jovial news
Alongside the picture, Claire, who is best known for starring as Jacqui McQueen on Hollyoaks, penned: 'Our family is growing.'
While Emmett, who previously played Brendan Brady on the soap opera, captioned the photograph on his Instagram grid: 'Incoming…. #ScanClan.'
Their celebrity pals and fans were quick to flock to the comments sections of both of their posts to congratulate the happy couple on their baby news.
Gemma Atkinson, who starred as Lisa Hunter on Hollyoaks, wrote: 'Beautiful ❤️ such lovely news! Congratulations x
Pregnant: The couple, who already share a 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan, shared a snap of Claire posing in a field as she showed off her blossoming baby bump
Roxanne McKee, who plays Louise Summers on Hollyoaks, said: 'Joy.'
Doctor Who star Mandip Gill gushed: 'Congratulations to you all. That is such beautiful news xxxxxxxxx.'
Nadine Mulkerrin, who plays Cleo McQueen in Hollyoaks, added: 'Awww beautiful.'
While producer Roma Downey penned: 'So happy for you guys.'
And Anna Friel simply commented: 'Congratulations.'
Overjoyed: Their celebrity pals and fans were quick to flock to the comments sections of both of their posts to congratulate the happy couple on their baby news
'Our family is growing': The couple, who tied the knot in 2015, already share a 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan
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