Coronation Street explains Evelyn Plummer's absence on ITV soap

Since The Syndicate made a welcome return to our screens, we’ve been obsessing over the latest cast list. Among the list of incredible names is telly favourite, Gaynor Faye.

Coronation Street actress Ruxandra Porojnicu has spoken about the gripping storyline she’s currently embroiled with in the soap.The actress plays the role of Alina Pop on the soap, who has begun a fling with iconic character Tyrone Dobbs, played by Alan Halsall.Tyrone and Fiz Stape have been together for a long time on the soap, and his affair could spell trouble for the couple. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Colson Smith has announced he's taking a short break from the popular ITV soap opera Coronation Street.The 22 year old, who shared his exercise regime during the lockdown period after dropping two stone, spoke out on his decision to step away from the limelight on Sofa Cinema Club podcast.The star explained that he'll be spending four weeks on a farm to help his sister Hannah, who is a veterinarian, during lambing season, which is the time of the year that sheep give births to lambs.

Jack P Shepherd appeared downcast as he stepped out for the first time since announcing he is battling an eating disorder.The 33 year old announced he was living with an undisclosed eating disorder on Twitter when hitting back at a troll on Twitter back in January. Coronation Street star Jack's revelation has now resurfaced, with fans flooding him with support after her spoke out on the issue.

They both starred in Coronation Street and now actresses Kym Marsh and Katie McGlynn are teaming up once more for BBC One’s brand new drama The Syndicate.The pair are amongst the star-studded cast of the fourth series of the show, which follows a group of kennel workers who have a big reason to celebrate when their numbers come in on the lottery.

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Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 88, took time off from the ITV soap to battle covid-19. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on Corrie, was forced to take a break from the cobbles after he contracted coronavirus.

Will Mellor has candidly opened up about his dad Bill's discipline towards him and said it saved him from a lifetime of crime.The actor, who has landed a new role on Coronation Street, spoke about his childhood on the podcast Sixteen Summers, which asks celebrities, 'if you had to choose between your childhood and the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?' The 44 year old said: "There was a time when if I was upset, I'd hold my breath and literally pass out.

Coronation Street fans have been hooked to the latest love triangle storyline between Fiz, Tyrone and Alina. But when sparks flew between Tyrone and Alina recently and they gave into growing temptation and locked lips, viewers were left wondering how the actors had filmed a romantic scene due to strict Covid filming guidelines.

When OK! caught up with Coronation Street’s new star Will Mellor, the actor revealed the secret tribute he pays to his late father while shooting the show. A truly open book who isn’t afraid to be honest, Will reveals to us that he wears his dad's ring so he can be close to him at all times.

She showed off her culinary skills on BBC One’s Celebrity Best Home Cook, but most of us will most recognise Shobna Gulati from the cobbles. The actress played Sunita Alahan, wife to Dev Alahan on ITV’s hit soap Coronation Street from 2001 to 2013.

Coronation Street fans pointed out a mistake from Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap. During the episode of Corrie, Alya Nazir tried to get into her grandmother Yasmeen Metcalfe's house after she spotted her grandmother collapsed on the floor.