Coronation Street fans 'hardly recognise' favourite star as she prepares for on-screen heartbreak

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has suggested Sarah Barlow could strike up a new relationship on the cobbles - but not of the romantic kind. The actress is famed for playing the daughter of matriarch Gail Platt in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans have slammed one character for what they have described as an 'unforgivable' move as they also joked about Ken Barlow potentially finding his next wife.

Coronation Street fans are placing bets on what's next for Toyah Habeeb as she finally gave into Rowan Cunliffe's wishes. The character has been going up against the Institute as she fears for her sister Leanne Battersby's involvement with mentor Rowan and the group.

Coronation Street viewers couldn’t believe their eyes when Cassie Plummer made fun of the iconic Deirdre Barlow during the episode on Wednesday 19 June. Cassie had started working as Ken Barlow’s carer after being fired from her job at the garage.The day before, Cassie happened to be in the Rovers where she overheard the Barlows discussing how someone needed to be with Ken all day. With the family struggling to organise a rota, Cassie quickly volunteered to do the job.

Coronation Street enthusiasts believe there’s a ‘predictable’ baby storyline on the horizon following a steamy affair between two characters. In a gripping episode on Tuesday 18 June, Toyah Battersby and her brother-in-law Nick Tilsley ended up in bed together after bonding over the drama involving Toyah's sister Leanne Battersby. Nick became increasingly frustrated with his wife Leanne's fixation on 'the institute' and her mentor Rowan Cunliffe, particularly after they started making threats towards Toyah.Toyah has been determined to reveal Rowan and the Institute as fraudulent, while Leanne has been completely taken in, oblivious to the fact she's being conned.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as they thought they had spotted a second Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield. The ITV soap character has been facing a difficult time of late following the arrival of Rowan Cunliffe and the discovery she'd given birth more than 20 years ago.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they've cracked the mystery behind Sam Blakeman's secret from his dad Nick Tilsley, and some are 'threatening to turn off their screens'.The plot thickens as Rowan Cunliffe might have just ensnared his latest victim in his twisted cult narrative. After successfully drawing in Leanne Battersby and cutting her off from her loved ones, he's now facing a formidable opponent in her sister Toyah Battersby. In the midst of a blackmail scheme involving Toyah and Nick, viewers saw Nick's other half Leanne assisting her stepson Sam with an undisclosed matter.

Coronation Street fans pointed out Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby's major blunder as their affair secret looks set to come spilling out. Viewers of the ITV soap have previously predicted the pair could find solace in one another after Toyah's heartbreaking secret was uncovered and Nick faces isolation from his partner Leanne Battersby.

Coronation Street fans were horrified as Toyah Battersby engaged in an affair with Nick Tisley behind her sister’s back in Tuesday's episode of the ITV soap. Leanne Battersby and Nick have been on and off for years but actually got engaged in February 2024. However, the pair haven’t been seeing eye to eye since Leanne has been taken in by cult leader Rowan Cunliffe.

Fans of Coronation Street have been left asking 'how' in response to Corrie star Jack P Shephard's latest Instagram post. The David Platt actor has shared a fresh update from his lengthy break away from the UK with his partner Hanni Treweek.

Coronation Street fans thought Summer Spellman had gone through another 'head change' as she returned to Weatherfield. It's been weeks since she was last seen in the ITV soap after leaving for a brief stint in America.

Coronation Street fans have spotted what they believe is a 'clue' that DS Lisa Swan has a 'crush' on Carla Connor as they continue to hold out hope for a romance storyline for the pair.

Coronation Street fans have said they are 'not ready' as they're left sharing the same thoughts on Paul Foreman star Peter Ash. The actor was seen during the latest trip to Weatherfield as Paul continues to navigate life with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Coronation Street fans have been left stunned after uncovering one of the soap's newest cast members' surprsie appearance in an iconic Noughties music video. Emrhys Cooper joined the ITV soap as Rown Cunliffe earlier this year.

Coronation Street fans have been stunned after uncovering one soap star's shock appearance in an iconic noughties music video.The actor starred in a video for hit song Push The Button by girlband Sugababes in 2005, but looked entirely unrecognisable. Emrhys Cooper, 39, joined the cast of Coronation Street earlier this year as villainous Roman Cunliffe, but prior to arriving in Weatherfield he had a very varied career. Alongside starring in musicals, films and TV shows, Emrhys has also worked with artists including Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Pussycat Dolls, having previously worked as a dancer.

Coronation Street fans were quick to point out a problem with Leanne Battersby latest reason for 'storming off' as they fear the reason she's being kept invested in 'the Institute'.

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out the shocking way that Gail Platt will leave the soap in an explosive storyline that will end Helen Worth's incredible 50 years on the iconic programme. On Wednesday, 5 June, the soap world was shocked as actress Helen, 73, announced that she would be leaving the show, after initially joining the cast in 1974.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled what has really happened to Lauren Bolton and newcomer Ellie after Joel Deering's link to both women was uncovered.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out who Leanne Battersby is talking to after fearing she is falling for her mentor Rowan Cunliffe. The ITV soap character hasn't quite been herself ever since she became swept up with Rowan and 'The Institute'.

Coronation Street fans’ minds were finally put to rest last night, when it was revealed that Joel was the one who really murdered Lauren Bolton. Lauren, played by actress Cait Fitton disappeared in February, as Roy Cropper was falsely accused of her murder. His innocent act of cleaning her flat raised suspicions with the residents of Weatherfield, with many believing he was guilty.