Coronation Street bosses offer two legends 'eye-watering' contracts as fans claim soap is 'in the worst state'

Coronation Street bosses have thrown their support behind longest-serving Weatherfield legend Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap. Bill, now 91, was reportedly forced to file "for bankruptcy" due to his financial situation. The reports come as a result of a petition he has now had launched against him by HMRC.

Coronation Street fans have been left fuming with rage this week as the soap sadly found itself at the mercy of yet another schedule shakeup in recent weeks to accommodate the football season. The popular ITV soap was pulled from its usual 8pm slot on Friday 26 January to make way for live FA Cup coverage of Tottenham Hotspur taking on Manchester City, this meant that the show aired its three hour-long episodes for the week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday instead.The schedule shake-up was confirmed at the start of the week by soap bosses, who shared a message on social media saying: “Here to let you know about a slight schedule change this week.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has said it's 'not a good sign' after she sought her fans and followers' advice on a bit of a wardrobe dilemma. But it wasn't about her own wardrobe choices but that of her long-standing Weatherfield character Maria Windass.

Coronation Street star Matt Milburn, who plays the role of Tommy Orpington, will be caught up in an affair storyline with Tracy Barlow (played by Kate Ford), just a month after his return to the cobbles. The news of his upcoming storyline was confirmed by the actor himself who returned to the hit ITV soap on Christmas Day, reports Birmingham Live. Speaking of the storyline, Matt told Digital Spy: "I was made-up.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled by a Coronation Street newcomer on Tuesday night's episode, which saw Ella Forster's growing friendship with Mandy Dingle continue. Ella is portrayed by Paula Lane, who soap fans will remember as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street. Paula was a major player on the Cobbles from 2010 to 2016 until her character was tragically killed off in the street by Clayton Gibbs - Shona Ramsey's son.

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out a new love story that might be on the cards for one heartbroken cobbles resident after a big character leaves the show later this year. As regular viewers will already know, Peter Ash, who plays Paul Foreman, will be leaving the soap soon as part of the emotional conclusion of his motor neurone disease storyline.

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson chose a very different career path after turning his back on acting and exiting the ITV soap in 2005. Sean, 58, played Martin Platt in the soap from 1985 until 2005, and was involved in some big storylines including his marriage to Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and becoming dad to David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd).

Naman Ramachandran British actor Michelle Collins (“Coronation Street,” “Doctor Who”) headlines the cast of horror-thriller “The Haunting of Helen’s Bridge.” The film, directed by Stephen Presley (“Pandemic: the people, the conspiracy, the journey”) and written by Presley and Gemma Esau, recently completed principal photography. It explores the urban legend surrounding Helen’s Mountain and its infamous bridge, located at Asheville, North Carolina.

Ed Bailey is set to be devastated in Coronation Street next week as the fallout from the builder's yard fire rumbles on while Bethany Platt appears to be keeping something from Daniel Osbourne.

Steve McDonald could be set to have his heartbroken as his wife Tracy cheats on him - with his footballing hero. Coronation Street fans may remember that Tracy came across Tommy Orpington at Christmas when the big day became to much at the Barlows.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has left the soap's fans guessing as he offered an update on Paul Foreman future. Character Paul, played by Peter, has been dealing with a heartbreaking Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis on the show.The condition affects the brain and nervous system, causing symptoms like muscle weakness and slurred speech. Fans were saddened to learn that Paul's condition has worsened significantly, with recent tests showing he only has months left to live.

Coronation Street viewers were left completely bowled over by tonight's episode, 17 January, as one of the main focuses was on a plot surrounding an absolutely enormous fridge freezer. The farcical situation saw married couple Gemma Winter-Brown (played by Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) at odds after Linda Hancock (Jacqueline Leonard) attempted to get the family a huge gift. But Chesney and Gemma's home, which the latter was recently forced to move out of after social services thought she was an unfit mother and "making up" illnesses for their son Joseph, was far too small for the giant household good.

Eight years on since soap fans saw Coronation Street star Paula Lane grace the cobbles, the much loved actress has finally returned to our screens, this time in rival soap Emmerdale. Making her debut as the character Ella Forster, fans will first see the new character when she loses her job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle, the girlfriend of Paddy Kirk, at the annual veterinary ball.

remembered her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry while attending the 2024 Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, less than three months after his death.“The Morning Show” actress, 54, was asked how she hopes Perry’s fans continue to honor his legacy by Entertainment Tonight. “[To] celebrate him,” she said on the red carpet in Santa Monica, California.Perry died on Oct. 28 after he drowned in the hot tub at his L.A.

An Outlander boss has been opening up on the “challenges” faced by show makers that are different to other productions.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has completely confused fans after vowing to 'break the internet' with a newly familiar face. The actor took a break from the cobbles as he headed to watch his beloved Manchester United on home turf at Old Trafford on Sunday night (January 14).

Coronation Street's Fiz Dobbs, played by Jennie McAlpine since 2001, is a well-loved character on the show.The actress has been away from the Cobbles for a while on maternity leave after welcoming her third child, Doris. Jennie and her husband Chris Farr, who have been married since 2005, are also parents to Hilda and Albert. In an exclusive chat with OK!, Jennie shared: "Doris is a family name and I love that it goes with Albert and Hilda.They're also all very 'Corrie'." The actress who played the first Rovers landlady, Annie Walker, was called Doris Speed so there's obviously something in my DNA that means these baby names keep happening!" She added: "People have said before that Albert and Hilda sound like two childhood sweethearts writing to each other during the war.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has joked she's a 'mess' as she returned to work following the Christmas and New Year break. The actress was back on the Salford-based set this week after an interesting end to 2023 and the start of 2024 for her on-screen character.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has sent a sweet message about 'family' but sparked a bit of confusion when documenting a reunion with his co-star. The actor took to social media as he got back into the swing of work following the Christmas and New Year break.

Coronation Street star Lisa George appears to have subtly hit back at reports she's set to quit the show as she returned to work. The actress took to social media to share a snap from her dressing room on her first day back since the Christmas and New Year break.