Coronation Street fans predict Christmas Day murder as undercover cop Spider makes fatal blunder

CORONATION Street fans have been left baffled after a soap legend returned to the cobbles after years away. Wednesday's episode saw Gary Windass seek advice on his wife Maria following weeks of torment caused by evil Griff and his extremist pals.

FANS of Coronation Street were left cheering as one evil character finally got their long-awaited comeuppance on tonight's episode. Viewers of the ITV soap opera have waited for months to discover how the nasty Griff Reynolds will finally meet his fate and it all unravelled for the thug in tonight's episode. After Max Turner, Griff's protegee, was let go from the police station her returned home to father David and grandmother Gail, who expressed her concerns that they could not simply just brush Max's actions off as that of all teenagers.

Ex-Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell has left her former co-stars and fans 'crying' after revealing her latest job. The actress, who played Emma Brooker in the soap, has announced she's taken on a role with budget supermarket Aldi after her exit from the soap last year.

AFTER his horrific plan was exposed, Griff Reynolds has been forced to lay low. Off-screen, one Coronation Street star hinted that she could be leaving the ITV soap as a result. Cait Fitton first rocked up to the cobbles in late 2022, taking on the role of Lauren Bolton.

Corrie actress has been suffering badly with "practice contractions" and even issued a plea to her fans for help on her Instagram Stories.Lucy asked her 535k followers: "Why are my Braxton-Hicks painful? Do any of you know? Am I just pathetic?"Instead of sharing a snap of herself, she uploaded an image of her dog to go alongside her query.Braxton-Hicks are normal during pregnancy and, according to the NHS, are the contractions that may be felt throughout pregnancy, particularly near the end. They are caused by the tightening of the muscles in the uterus.While they are completely normal, if a pattern occurs more regularly, it could be a sign labour has started.Her pregnancy was first announced in September last year, as she looks forward to starting a family with her beau Ryan.At the end of December, Lucy - who played the role of Bethany Platt on Corrie - revealed she was "just five weeks away" from her due date.She shared 3D images of the baby and jokingly wrote "same", alongside an image where her child appeared to be yawning.She also held a "wild" baby shower to celebrate earlier in the month in Liverpool. Guests at the bash partied well into the night as they were treated to a bottomless Prosecco cart and a live DJ set.And at Christmas, Lucy took to social media to post personal pics of her festivities.She uploaded a carousel of photos from the festive period where she wore an array of outfits including pyjamas and formal wear, as she showed off her blossoming baby bump ahead of an exciting 2023 for her and Ryan.And she opened up on how the day didn't exactly go to plan, writing: "It may have ended in a sickness bug, but it’s been a Holly jolly one with our family nonetheless.

CORONATION Street fans all found their hands turning by show legend Roy Cropper's incredible get up during the latest episode. Show viewers labelled him a 'fashion icon' thanks to his impressive outfit to attend his bat-watching group session.

FANS of Coronation Street were left hot under the collar at one character's sexy new look on the cobbles. ITV viewers were left swooning at the TV screens on new Year's Eve thanks to Peter Barlow showing off his handsome new look complete with new glasses to rival those of Deirdre Barlow's.

Instagram followers. Yesterday, the Coronation Street star revealed that her partner Marcus Jackson had popped the question in Edinburgh.Saira, who plays Naila Badal in the popular ITV soap, revealed that Marcus had romantically got down on one knee on New Year’s Eve. This engagement has been a long time in the making, as the couple first met a whopping 23 years ago. Saira and Marcus were all smiles as they took a selfie outside Edinburgh Castle. The thrilled bride-to-be showed off her new engagement ring, writing: “I said Yesss.

SUMMER Spellman has been making some questionable decisions when it comes to her bond with Mike and Esther. Coronation Street fans are growing increasingly concerned after spotting one troubling detail in the couple's home. The teen, portrayed by Harriet Bibby, has been adamant on helping the pair fulfil their dream of a happy family.

JAMIE Redknapp has divided opinion after he revealed he hired a chef to cook Christmas Day dinner. The former English footballer shared snaps of the big day with his fans on Instagram. His festive photos showed his wife Frida Andersson-Lourie and his children posing at the dinner table.

Fox scored the most-watched telecast on Christmas Day with 25.9M people tuning in to watch the Green Bay Packers the Miami Dolphins.

ROVERS barmaid Daisy Midgeley recently had a cancer scare before being told she was out of danger. However, Coronation Street fans are predicting a sinister turn of events on Reddit, believing she may have an online stalker. Things are looking up for the iconic character played by Charlotte Jordan after she was told she doesn't have cancer.

SEAN Tully actor Antony Cotton is one of many celebrities to turn to Cameo for extra cash. Coronation Street fans were shocked to see him charge more than stalwart William Roache for personalised messages. The soap star has been a Weatherfield resident since his first appearance as the Underworld machinist in 2004.

CORONATION Street fans all have the same complaint about Gail Platt. The iconic character - who is played by actress Helen Worth in the ITV soap - finally realised something was wrong with her brother Stephen Reid tonight. Viewers know Stephen is a bankrupt killer, rather than the successful millionaire he claims to be - and this Christmas he messed up.

KATIE Price has revealed she spent Christmas Day with all of her children. The mum-of-five, who has recently split from fiancé Carl Woods, chose not to share the “private” day with her followers – as her ex Kieran Hayler posted pictures of his Christmas. Katie told her fans: “Hope you all had a good Christmas.

A family from Dumfries welcomed what could be Scotland's first baby born on Christmas Day.

Cher has sparked speculation that she's engaged to her toyboy lover after posting a picture of a ring on social media.

Celebs Go Dating's Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy spent their first Christmas Day together as a couple.

Britney Spears' husband of six months Sam Asghari took to Instagram on Sunday to share outtakes from the couple's Christmas.The 28-year-old actor and 41-year-old pop star sat under a gorgeous skyscape as they faced each other in a meditative state and shared a kiss.Sam wrote in his caption: 'A little hike & a little meditation on Christmas Day [go] a long way.' New post: Britney Spears' husband of six months Sam Asghari took to Instagram on Sunday to share outtakes from the couple's Christmas There was lush greenery around them as the Baby One More Time hitmaker wore a dark long-sleeved shirt and leggings.Her famous blonde locks were styled in tight waves as they tumbled down her back and over her chest.  Sam gushed about Britney as he added, 'my wife is really becoming a meditation guru and I love it.'He then wished his three million followers well as he finished, 'Merry Christmas to you all.' Precious moment: The 28-year-old actor and 41-year-old pop star sat under a gorgeous skyscape as they faced each other in a meditative state and shared a kissAsghari, known for roles on shows like Black Monday and Doll Face, wore a black tank top that bared his brawny arms.His signature beard was neatly and closely trimmed and both he and Britney wore sunglasses.Spears, who was emancipated from her 13-year-long conservatorship last year, beamed at the camera after smooching her man.The post racked up more than 83,000 likes within two hours of being posted.

Princess Anne was unable to attend the Christmas Day service at Sandringham with other members of the Royal Family due to a cold, it is understood.