Coronation Street star welcomes baby and reveals name!

Catherine Tyldesley is a mum!

The Corrie actress confirmed the arrival of her baby boy only minutes ago, and revealed that they have named him Alfie – how sweet!

Taking to Twitter, the new mum wrote: “We made a wish and you came true. Welcome Alfie James Pitfield. We love you beyond words @TP_PTfitness #Besotted.”

We made a wish and you came true. Welcome Alfie James Pitfield. We love you beyond words @TP_PTfitness #Besotted

— Catherine Tyldesley (@Cath_Tyldesley) March 18, 2015

This is the first child for Catherine and her fiancé, Tom Pitfield, who announced their engagement last September.

Congratulations to Catherine and Tom on the arrival of baby Alfie!