The pair are thought to have begun dating several months ago.
Shayne put on twitter: After much speculation I'm overjoyed to announce that @sophieaustin1 and I are expecting our first child. #blessed
Ward, who plays Aidan Connor in Coronation Street, and Austin, who left her role as Lindsey Butterfield in Hollyoaks earlier this year, have led a relatively low profile romance.
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