Hollyoaks’ Claire Cooper and Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close down their Chester bakery
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The dough is gone! Hollyoaks stars Claire Cooper and Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close their Chester bakery ‘due to the current economic crisis’
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Hollyoaks actors Claire Cooper and her husband Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close their bakery – after they ran out of dough.
The couple, who played Brendan Brady and Jacqui McQueen on the hit Channel 4 show, opened the Donut Whisperer in Chester, where the soap is set, last year.
However, due to the current economic crisis, the two are forced to temporarily close the company.
Economic crisis: Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper and her husband Emmett Scanlan have been forced to close their Chester bakery – after the dough ran out
A message on the company’s website on Friday said: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we will be closing our doors due to the current economic crisis facing the UK.
“Unfortunately, it has forced our hand to take a step back. We’ve met incredible clients along the way…which always makes a decision like this that much harder.”
The announcement comes months after Claire said the store opening was a “dream come true.”
Treats: The announcement comes months after Claire said opening the store was a ‘dream come true’
Speak with Cheshire Live: ‘We’ve always dreamed of opening a small drop-in shop, somewhere cozy and inviting, a place where you can stop by and stock up on your donuts for the weekend, so it’s great to have that dream come true. have achieved.
“Like all new businesses, we have had to find our feet and there are always complications along the way, but we are proud to have overcome everything that has arisen.”
In July, the couple announced 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 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan, shared a photo of Claire posing in a field as she showed off her blossoming baby bump.
Closure: The couple posted a message on the business account on Friday
Congratulations The coupe announced in July that they are expecting their second child together
Baby: Irish actor Emmett, 43, and wife Claire, 41, both took to their respective Instagram accounts to confirm their jovial news
Alongside the photo, Claire, who is best known for her role as Jacqui McQueen in Hollyoaks, wrote: “Our family is growing.”
While Emmett, who previously played Brendan Brady on the soap opera, captioned the photo on his Instagram grid: “Incoming…. #ScanClan.’
Their celebrity friends and fans quickly flocked to the comment 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 wonderful news! congratulations X
Pregnant: The couple, who already share 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan, shared a photo of Claire posing in a field showing off her blossoming baby bump
Roxanne McKee, who plays Louise Summers in Hollyoaks, said, “Joy.”
Doctor Who star Mandip Gill gushed: ‘Congratulations to all of you. That’s such great news xxxxxxxxx.’
Nadine Mulkerrin, who plays Cleo McQueen in Hollyoaks, added: “Awww beautiful.”
While producer Roma Downey wrote: ‘So happy for you.’
And Anna Friel just said, “Congratulations.”
Overjoyed: Their celebrity friends and fans rushed to the comment 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 23-month-old son Ocean-Torin Scanlan