The hit BBC show Doctors is about to get two new additions whom viewers will meet this Thursday.

Lucy-Jo Hudson (who played Katy Harris on Coronation Street) and Hollyoaks’ Andy Moss (who played Rhys Ashworth) will play a young couple nearing the end of their pregnancy.

Actress Lucy-Jo Hudson is joining Doctors (Ian West)

The storyline will see their characters, Rhiannon Davis and Paul Cuthbert, involved in a major baby protection plot.

Lucy-Jo said: “I’ve absolutely loved working on Doctors. The cast and crew were so welcoming. Rhiannon’s story has been one of my favourites to film because it’s been a huge challenge to play such an emotional and demanding role. Loved it.”

Andy Moss in his Hollyoaks days (Ian West/PA)

Andy said: “Working on Doctors has been a great experience. Paul and Rhiannon’s storyline is definitely a dark one, but I can’t wait for the audiences to see it.”

The storyline will reach its conclusion in June.

Lucy-Jo was recently in the news when she separated from husband, Corrie star Alan Halsall.