ITV Benidorm legend gives birth and shares unique name as co-stars rush to congratulate them

A cherished Benidorm actress has announced the arrival of her second baby.

Hannah Hobley portrayed spirited teenage mum Chantelle Garvey in the popular ITV comedy series, crafted by Derren Litten. The much-loved sitcom chronicled a group of Brits at the famous Solana all-inclusive Resort in Benidorm.

Hannah remained a main cast member for the initial three series, alongside her on-screen mum and dad Mick and Janice, portrayed by Steve Pemberton and Siobhan Finneran. From concealing her pregnancy in the beginning to developing feelings for Geoff (Johnny Vegas), she certainly kept viewers thoroughly amused.

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However, in 2009, Hannah departed the programme. Her fellow Garvey relatives remained on the show as main characters until the sixth series.

Following her exit from Benidorm, Hannah has carried on with her acting career and featured in BBC drama Cranford from 2007-2019. Her private life has also been flourishing remarkably, reports OK!.

In November 2022, she gave birth to her first baby, Beatrice, with partner Nathan. During 2023, she and Nathan exchanged vows. Last week, Hannah revealed she had delivered her second child.

Posting on her Instagram, Hannah uploaded several pictures including one of her in hospital holding her newborn. She captioned the post: "World, meet Agatha Hobley-Smith - our 8lb chunk of gorgeousness. Born on the 06-09-2025."

Hannah's friends and followers quickly flooded the comments to offer their congratulations. Oliver Stokes, who portrayed Chantelle's sibling Michael in the programme, commented: "Congratulations!" Meanwhile her fellow Benidorm co-star Asa Elliott wrote: "Congratulations."

Another fan gushed: "Oh Hannah can't believe she's here congratulations to you and Nathan and Beatrice. Welcome to the world Agatha."

Earlier this year, both Hannah and her on-screen sibling Oliver appeared on Loose Women to chat about their stint on the ITV programme.

Hannah disclosed that appearing in Benidorm still "feels like yesterday" and she is frequently taken aback by the ITV show being broadcast on television despite wrapping up seven years ago.

During the interview, Oliver, 26, spoke warmly of his period portraying Michael on Benidorm.

He was merely eight years old when he landed the part, and detailed how he would spend roughly three months at a stretch in Benidorm filming, with a private teacher arriving to handle schoolwork with him for up to five hours daily.