Coronation Street fans 'crying with laughter' as 'legend' called in to help save the Rovers

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has left fans stunned by his weight loss transformation.Tony, 55, has been playing the resident funeral director George Shuttleworth on the ITV soap since 2020, and recently fans have noticed that he has shed some pounds.They took to social media to compliment the actor, remarking on how good he looked. Underneath a photo of Tony with his co-star Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw on the soap, one person commented: "Looking very trim Mr M," while another asked: "How did you shed weight?" Since arriving on the Cobbles, George has become one of the street's most loved characters.

Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken on Friday’s visit to Weatherfield, as Billy Mayhew appeared to signal the beginning of the end for his relationship with partner Paul Forman, as Paul’s battle with motor neurone disease continued to take it’s toll on their romance. As regular viewers will know, Paul was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative disease earlier this year and has gradually been losing his mobility and dexterity as the cruel illness progressed.

Coronation Street fans think they've sussed the identity of the mysterious 'Liv' chatting to Ryan Connor online.

Coronation Street fans have turned detective during tonight's (Monday) episode after revealing they have figured out the true identity of Ryan Connor's online client. Ryan's messages from a girl known as 'Liv' are ramped up on the OnlyFans style site after she offered to pay him money for more explicit photos.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a 'potential bombshell' following a character's comment in the ITV soap's latest scenes. During Wednesday night's trip to Weatherfield (August 16), viewers saw Tyrone Dobbs finally discover the truth about his real mum.

Eagle eyed Coronation Street fans are convinced they may have spotted a ‘hidden clue’ this week that could hold the key to Stephen Reid’s downfall after getting away with three murders so far. As regular viewers will know, Stephen has so far murdered three residents of Weatherfield without being caught by police, with Leo Thompkins, the latter's father Teddy and Rufus Donahue all among his victims.

Coronation Street favourite Tyrone Dobbs was given the shock of his life on Wednesday night's visit to the ITV soap, 16 August, when he came face to face with his mother, after believing she had died years ago. The popular mechanic had always been lead to believe his mum had died when he was still a child after she had struggled with substance abuse, something his grandmother Evelyn Plummer had always reiterated.

Coronation Street fans found themselves making the same observation about Gemma Winter-Brown as she started her new job with her former flame. The former barmaid was seen heading off to act as Henry Newton's PA after striking a deal with her ex in a bid to save the Rovers Return.

The Rovers Return appears to have been saved from financial ruin but could a new landlady for Coronation Street's pub be on the cards? It's been a tough couple of weeks for Jenny Connor after she was forced to admit that the pub was struggling amid the cost of living crisis.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves fearing the worst as they think they have uncovered how Peter Barlow will exit Weatherfield. It was confirmed by actor Chris Gascoyne that he'll be leaving the role on the ITV soap meaning a departure for Peter from the cobbles.

Eagled-eyed Coronation Street fans reacted after spotting an obvious change to the daughter of one of the soap's most popular characters. Viewers took to social media after spotting one of the children starring in the soap is now being played by a different person.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled who will be next to be bumped off by Stephen Reid. For months the broke businessman had been plotting and scheming and bumping off those standing in his way on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Cait Fitton has revealed she was actually on the soap before - but viewers may have missed her. The actress has been back on screens for the past few weeks after reprising the role of Lauren Bolton last month after a short stint on the cobbles which started in November last year.

Coronation Street fans have been left begging 'please' to soap bosses after they saw the reality between Chesney Brown's out-of-character outburst at Henry Newton. The usually quiet-mannered character lashed out during scenes in the ITV soap on Wednesday night (August 10) after being lied to by wife Gemma.

Gemma Winter-Brown is key to saving Coronation Street's famous pub the Rovers Return, but her husband Ches is not happy about it, the show spoilers have revealed. In recent days landlady Jenny Bradley has shared her concerns about the finances at the pub. During Monday's episode, things went from bad to worse for Jenny as she was told that the brewery would not buy the pub after looking at the books.

Coronation Street fans have threatened to 'stop watching' as they share their outcry at the potential demise of the Rovers Return. It was only last week that viewers of the ITV soap discovered the beloved pub is struggling.

Coronation Street fans have said they were left 'broken' by a two-word message featured right at the end of the latest episode. It was somewhat of a vintage episode of the ITV soap on Monday night (August 7) as the Weatherfield residents packed out the Rovers Return.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Coronation Street fans have 'worked out' that Eliza is set to be groomed after she received a video call from a mystery man during Friday's (4 August) episode. During the latest instalment of the soap, Eliza, played by Savannah Kunyo, returned home to her grandfather Stu (Bill Fellows) and Yasmeen (Shelley King) after the date of her sleepover was mixed up. But then, while chatting with the two of them, Eliza received a video call from someone called Dom and stepped out to take the call in private.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a new couple on the cobbles as they said 'it's going to happen'. While it may not be a fully-fledged relationship, some viewers of the ITV soap believe that another affair could be on the cards.

Coronation Street fans have been hailing Tina O'Brien as 'incredible' as she was seen playing out Sarah Barlow's latest heartache. The ITV soap character has had a tricky time of late, to say the least, after her brief fling with Damon Hay behind her husband's back was exposed.